Tester kicks-off holiday with Toys for Tots event
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News from the office of Senator Tester
U.S. SENATE — Senator Tester, in his capacity as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, kicked-off the holiday season on Dec. 6 by leading a bipartisan drive in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots—a national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to support children in need. At the event, Senator Tester was honored with the Commander’s Award by the Marine Corps Reserve for his support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program.
Last month, Chairman Tester introduced a Senate Resolution alongside Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) to permit the collection of charitable donations in U.S. Senate buildings, which paved the way for the annual event. The Senators were joined today by veterans, staff, Marines, and the Marine Corps bulldog mascot Chesty XVI.
Chairman Tester also released the following statement:
“Toys for Tots is a special opportunity to give back this holiday season. As Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, it’s an honor to organize this year’s drive with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve—continuing the U.S. Senate’s long-standing tradition in helping support children and families in need.”
Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots has collected new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December to distribute as Christmas gifts to children.
This year, over two dozen counties and three tribes in Montana have active Toys for Tots campaigns.
For more information on Toys for Tots, please visit: www.toysfortots.org.
