Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) | Photo Courtesy of Paul Jacobs website
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) | Photo Courtesy of Paul Jacobs website
Rep. Paul Jacobs gave details of the 2022 Operation Rising Spiring campaign through a Facebook post.
In a Nov. 18 Facebook post, Jacobs shared information about the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs' 2022 Operation Rising Spirit campaign.
“The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has launched the 2022 Operation Rising Spirit campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans' homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy. To participate, notes may be sent directly to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. Letters will be disseminated equally to the five homes: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office 833 South Spring Street P.O. Box 19432 Springfield, IL 62794-9432 Notes may also be sent directly through the IDVA website,” Jacobs said on Facebook.
Jacobs was first elected to the Illinois House in 2020. A Republican, their legislative experience includes serving on the Tourism Committee and Higher Education. Jacobs is a state representative who resides in Pomona, according to the Illinois House.
Jacobs shared a link in his Facebook post to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs program. On this website, visitors can send a virtual message to an individual or facility of their choice.
Jacobs recently shared a visit to Herrin to meet the Tigerettes at Black Diamond Harley. "Herrin Tigerettes giving back to the Community with hamburgers and hot dogs at Black Diamond Harley! Fun with parents and young ladies from Herrin! Then also saw Black Diamond’s Museum! Great collection of collectible motorcycles!" Jacobs wrote in an Oct. 31 Facebook post.
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