Metro East Sun

Rep. Amy Elik has successfully delivered over 300 Valentine's Day cards to seniors residing in long-term care facilities. These valentines were collected by her office in the weeks leading up to the holiday and were distributed in time for Valentine's Day.

"This was just a small token of our appreciation to those who served our country," said Elik. "Thank you to the community for coming together to show support for our veterans!"

The initiative aimed at honoring local veterans and expressing gratitude for their service. Community members participated by contributing valentines, which Rep. Elik personally ensured reached the intended recipients.