General Interest Items

Thank You From Cell Phones for Soldiers

On behalf of Cell Phones for Soldiers and the troops that benefit from your generous donation, thank you! Each donated used mobile phone allows Cell Phones for Soldiers to fulfill the mission of providing service men and women with the opportunity to communicate with loved ones for free.   Last month, we received 7 phones from your organization, which generated 420 minutes of calling time for troops.

Thanks to kind people such as you, we can provide enriching experiences to soldiers overseas who cannot talk to their families often. One phone call can truly make a difference.

To date, Cell Phones for Soldiers has raised more than $7 million and provided more than 90 million minutes of free talk time. Due to the mobile phone recycling program, more than 7.5 million cell phones have been recycled since 2004, thus reducing the impact on landfills.

As an advocate for Cell Phones for Soldiers, please encourage family and friends to support our troops by making a cash contribution today or donating a mobile device to the program.

To keep in touch with our activities, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com, the Cell Phones for Soldiers Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cell-Phones-for-Soldiers/107081265992056 and sign up for the e-newsletter.

Again, we want to express our gratitude for your contribution. The success and growth of this program is directly impacted by your considerate support.

Texas Disposal Systems

Texas Disposal Systems offers home-side services for handicapped customers who live alone, are unable to push their trash cart and recycling bin to the curb and have no one else who can do it for them. The customer needs to contact TDS with a request for these services. The request will be forwarded to a manager, who considers the customer's information about qualifications and options, and what additional verification might be needed. Once the manager has talked with the customer and has sufficient information, he or she will then make a determination about eligibility, and for those approved will make arrangements to start services.

Verna Browning
Texas Disposal Systems
(512) 930-1715 office
www.texasdisposal.com

Saluting the Flag

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.

"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. "Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. "I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others."

This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about the Passage of this Bill.