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Dear
Friend,
Hello.
I’m Congressman Jim Gerlach and I’ve been working
hard in Washington to improve the lives of all my
constituents living in Berks, Chester, Lehigh and
Montgomery Counties.
Since
joining the House two years ago, I’ve worked to
provide more funding for special education, cast votes
protecting our environment, and helped adopt a
bipartisan prescription drug plan that provides
discounted medication for all seniors and free
prescription drugs for millions of our poorest. Also, my
legislation establishing a national veterans cemetery in
southeastern Pennsylvania was a significant
accomplishment. In addition to it being my first bill to
become law, it will ensure an idyllic final resting
place for millions of veterans right here in the 6th
Congressional District.
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traveling throughout the four counties I
represent, I’ve had conversations with
thousands of farmers, seniors, veterans, police
officers, firefighters, teachers and other
hardworking men and women about the needs of our
region. And the common theme I continue to hear
from them is, “Keep working hard and don’t
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And
I never have forgotten. In fact, I’m extremely proud
of my Pennsylvania roots and values. I grew up in
Ellwood City in western Pennsylvania, a steel town where
people worked hard, watched out for each other and
strived to make the community better. Those community
values were brought right into my home where my mother
worked tirelessly in a town bank and insurance agency to
provide for my two sisters and me after my father was
killed at age 35. It was her work ethic, her grit and
her determination to do it on her own that instilled the
values of hard work, persistence and family in her three
children.
In my 13 years of state and federal legislative service
for the people of Chester, Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery
Counties, I have applied these values in my effort to
improve the lives of our fellow citizens and the quality
of life in our wonderful communities.
During
my first term in the House, I’ve responded to more
than 11,000 constituent inquiries, hosted or attended
nearly 400 outreach events in the area, and welcomed
nearly 5,200 new residents to the District.
As
I campaign for re-election to the United States
Congress, I will continue my outreach efforts and look
forward to engaging thousands of my fellow citizens in
conversations about the future of our area,
Pennsylvania, and nation.
Sharing
our message with the citizens of the 6th District is
very expensive, so if you’re interested in making a
financial donation to help offset these costs, you can
do so by clicking HERE.
Also, we’re always looking for people to help with our
reelection efforts, so if you’re interested in
volunteering, please call my campaign office
610-458-7374. In the meantime, please enjoy my campaign
Web site and I look forward to representing you for
another two years.
Sincerely,
Jim Gerlach
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