mike bost expresses gratitude on armed forces day

mike bost expresses gratitude on armed forces day
Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Mike Bost, a longstanding figure in Illinois politics, shared several messages on social media over the weekend. Bost, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 12th district since 2015, took to Twitter to express gratitude and share updates with his constituents.

On May 17, Rep. Bost commemorated Armed Forces Day by urging citizens to “take the time to thank and honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our nation’s military.” He emphasized appreciation for their dedication and service to both neighbor and nation.

Later that day, he highlighted his collaboration with healthcare professionals by tweeting about his recent engagement with the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). In his post at 22:46 UTC, Bost expressed how he was “honored to work closely with the dedicated professionals from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology” who ensure effective care for patients including veterans.

On May 19, Rep. Bost reminded followers about an upcoming live telephone town hall scheduled for that evening at 6:15 pm. In his tweet, he provided registration details and encouraged participation as they would discuss “my latest work in Congress.”

Mike Bost has represented Illinois’s 12th District since succeeding Gerald Hawkins in 2015. Before this role, he served in various political capacities including a tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2015.



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