Support a Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls!

Alabama

No Hello Girls from Alabama-but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Tommy Tuberville
• Katie Britt

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Alabama by Congressional District

1. Jerry Carl
2. Barry Moore
3. Mike Rogers
4. Robert Aderholt
5. Dale Strong
6. Gary Palmer
7. Terri Sewell  -- Cosponsor

Alaska

No Hello Girls from Alaska - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Lisa Murkowski
• Dan Sullivan

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Alaska by Congressional District:

• Mary Peltola (At Large)

Arizona

No Hello Girls from Arizona - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Kyrsten Sinema
• Mark Kelly -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Arizona by Congressional District:

1. David Schweikert
2. Eli Crane 
3. Ruben Gallego
4. Greg Stanton
5. Andy Biggs
6. Juan Ciscomani
7. Raul Grijalva
8. Debbie Lesko
9. Paul Gosar

Arkansas

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Alice Julia Borresen

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Boozman  -- Cosponsor
• Tom Cotton -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Arkansas by Congressional District:

1. Eric Crawford
2. French Hill
3. Steve Womack
4. Bruce Westerman

California

Your Hello Girls: 39 (1 Chief Operator, 38 Operators)

• Inez Crittenden (Chief Operator)
• Charlotte E. Anderson
• Irma Rameline Armanet
• Ruth Boucher
• Jeanne Bouchet
• Marie Louise Bousquet
• Jessie Douglas Brown
• Marthe Mary Carroul
• Louise Rose Madeleine Chaix
• Evelyn Mary Tilleard Cooper
• Juliette Louise Courtial
• Lucile M. de Jersey
• Miriam de Jersey
• Helma Greenland
• Laura Gridley
• Burtha Matignon Hunt
• Maude Edna Johnson
• Grace Bernice Knall
• Anna Laborde
• Marie Alexandrine Lange
• Marie Alexine Lassalle
• Louise Le Breton
• Raymonde Le Breton
• Jeanna Catherine Victoire Legallet
• Marie Joanie Lemaire
• Marguerite Mahoney
• Marguerite Marie Cecile Martin
• Pauline Jeanne Francoise McDonnell
• Marguerite H. Milner
• Lalla Rookh Munoz
• Helen Agnes Naismith
• Lillie Marie Elizabeth Poirier Noble
• Anne May Ostrander
• Laurence Helen Pechin
• Leonie Camille Peyron
• Bertha Plamondon
• Marie Louise Catharine Ruffe
• Hildegarde Van Brunt
• Melanie Marie Van Gastel

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Alex Padilla -- Cosponsor
• Vacant 

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

On the centenary of the Hello Girls' return from France, will you sign on as a co-sponsor and encourage your colleagues to do so?

Thank you.

Representatives from California by Congressional District:

1. Doug LaMalfa
2. Jared Huffman
3. Kevin Kiley
4. Mike Thompson
5. Tom McClintock
6. Ami Bera
7. Doris Matsui
8. John Garamendi
9. Josh Harder -- Cosponsor
10. Mark DeSaulnier
11. Nancy Pelosi
12. Barbara Lee -- Cosponsor
13. John Duarte
14. Eric Swalwell
15. Kevin Mullin
16. Anna Eshoo
17. Ro Khanna
18. Zoe Lofgren
19. Jimmy Panetta -- Cosponsor
20. Kevin McCarthy
21. Jim Costa   -- Cosponsor
22. David Valadao
23. Jay Obernolte
24. Salud Carbajal
25. Raul Ruiz
26. Julia Brownly
27. Mike Garcia
28. Judy Chu
29. Tony Cardenas
30. Adam Schiff
31. Grace Napolitano
32. Brad Sherman -- Cosponsor
33. Pete Aguilar
34. Jimmy Gomez
35. Norma Torres -- Cosponsor
36. Ted Lieu
37. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
38. Linda Sanchez
39. Mark Takano
40. Young Kim
41. Ken Calvert
42. Robert Garcia
43. Maxine Waters
44. Nanette Barragan
45. Michelle Steel
46. Lou Correa
47. Katie Porter --  Cosponsor
48. Darrell Issa
49. Mike Levin
50. Scott Peters    -- Cosponsor
51. Sara Jacobs --  Cosponsor
52. Juan Vargas

Colorado

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Albertine M. Aarents
• Zada Freelove Black
• Anita Lenora Chance
• Kathleen Mitchell

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Michael Bennet -- Cosponsor
• John Hickenlooper

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Colorado by Congressional District:

1. Diana DeGette
2. Joe Neguse -- Cosponsor
3. Lauren Boebert
4. Ken Buck
5. Doug Lamborn
6. Jason Crow
7. Brittany Pettersen
8. Yadira Caraveo

Connecticut

Your Hello Girls: 5 (2 Supervisors, 3 Operators)

• Elizabeth R. Roby (Supervisor)
• Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
• Helen Elizabeth Hill
• Mildred Lewis
• Mary Isabelle Macdonald

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Richard Blumenthal
• Chris Murphy

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Connecticut by Congressional District:

1. John Larson
2. Joe Courtney
3. Rosa DeLauro
4. James Himes --  Cosponsor
5. Jahana Hayes

Delaware

No Hello Girls from Delaware - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Tom Carper
• Chris Coons

Your House or Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Delaware by Congressional District:

• Lisa Blunt Rochester (At Large) -- Cosponsor

Florida

No Hello Girls from Florida - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 815, the “Hello Girls” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in WWI. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, this all-volunteer unit was denied recognition as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marco Rubio
• Rick Scott

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Florida by Congressional District:

1. Matt Gaetz
2. Neal Dunn --  Cosponsor
3. Kate Cammack
4. Aaron Bean
5. John Rutherford
6. Michael Waltz
7. Cory Mills
8. Bill Posey  -- Cosponsor
9. Darren Soto -- Cosponsor
10. Maxwell Frost
11. Daniel Webster
12. Gus Bilirakis
13. Anna Paulina Luna
14. Kathy Castor -- Cosponsor
15. Laurel Lee
16. Vern Buchanan
17. Greg Steube
18. Scott Franklin
19. Byron Donalds
20. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick -- Cosponsor
21. Brian Mast
22. Lois Frankel
23. Jared Moskowitz -- Cosponsor
24. Frederica Wilson
25. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
26. Mario Diaz-Balart
27. Maria Salazar
28. Carlos Gimenez -- Cosponsor

Georgia

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Male First Lieutenant)

• Eugene Du Bose Hill (First Lieutenant, Unit Commander)

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Ossoff
• Raphael Warnock  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Georgia by Congressional District:

1. Earl Carter
2. Sandford Bishop  -- Cosponsor
3. Drew Ferguson
4. Henry Johnson  -- Cosponsor
5. Nikema Williams  -- Cosponsor
6. Richard McCormick
7. Lucy McBath
8. Austin Scott
9. Andrew Clyde
10. Mike Collins
11. Barry Loudermilk

Hawaii

No Hello Girls from Hawaii - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Brian Schatz
• Mazie Hirono  -- Cosponsor

Your  House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Hawaii by Congressional District:

1. Ed Case
2. Jill Tokuda

Idaho

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anna Marie Campbell
• Hazel May Hammond

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Crapo
• Jim Risch

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Idaho by Congressional District:

1. Russ Fulcher
2. Michael Simpson

Illinois

Your Hello Girls: 18 (1 Supervisor, 17 Operators)

• Renee Messelin (Supervisor)
• Cora Louise Jane Beraud
• Helen Bixby
• Helen Hunt Carey
• Lydia Eugenia Erickson
• Maria Flood
• Minnie Hermine Goldman
• Elizabeth Horsman
• Mabel Cora Lapp
• Millicent Martin
• Helen Ruth Orb
• Drucilla Skone Palmer
• Dorothy L. Sage
• Vera Sjostrom
• Evelyn Thomas
• Marjorie Thomas
• Bertha J. Verkler
• Lillian R. Verkler

Your Senate  Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Dick Durbin
• Tammy Duckworth

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Illinois by Congressional District:

1. Jonathan Jackson -- Cosponsor
2. Robin Kelly -- Cosponsor
3. Delia Ramirez
4. Jesus Garcia
5. Mike Quigley
6. Sean Casten
7. Danny Davis
8. Raja Krishnamoorthi
9. Janice Schakowsky
10. Bradley Schneider
11. Bill Foster
12. Mike Bost
13. Nikki Budzinski
14. Lauren Underwood
15. Mary Miller
16. Darin LaHood
17. Eric Sorensen

Indiana

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Helen Bixby
• Bertha A. Carrel
• Martha L. Carrel
• Elizabeth Marion Shovar

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Todd Young
• Mike Braun  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Indiana by Congressional District:

1. Frank Mrvan
2. Rudy Yakym
3. Jim Banks
4. James Baird
5. Victoria Spartz
6. Greg Pence
7. Andre Carson -- Cosponsor
8. Larry Bucshon
9. Erin Houchin

Iowa

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Adline Kinney

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Grassley
• Joni Ernst

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Iowa by Congressional District:

1. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
2. Ashley Hinson
3. Zachary Nunn
4. Randy Feenstra

Kansas

No Hello Girls from Kansas - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jerry Moran -- Original -- Cosponsor
• Roger "Doc" Marshall

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Kansas by Congressional District:

1. Tracy Mann
2. Jake LaTurner
3. Sharice Davids -- Original -- Cosponsor
4. Ron Estes

Kentucky

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Darnaby Henton

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mitch McConnell
• Rand Paul

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Kentucky by Congressional District:

1. James Comer
2. Brett Guthrie
3. Morgan McGarvey
4. Thomas Massie
5. Harold Rogers
6. Andy Barr

Louisiana

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Josephine Davis

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Josephine Davis. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bill Cassidy
• John Kennedy

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Josephine Davis. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Louisiana by Congressional District:

1. Steve Scalise
2. Troy Carter -- Cosponsor
3. Clay Higgins
4. Mike Johnson
5. Julia Letlow
6. Garret Graves

Maine

Your Hello Girls: 7 (1 Supervisor, 6 Operators)

• Minnie Rowena Richards (Supervisor)
• Christine Vivian Bickford
• Ruth Emma Couturier
• Sarah Fairbrother
• Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
• Mary Anne Steele
• Agnes Mary Theriault

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Susan Collins
• Angus King  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Maine by Congressional District:

1. Chellie Pingree
2. Jared Golden

Maryland

No Hello Girls from Maryland - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ben Cardin
• Chris Van Hollen

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Maryland by Congressional District:

1. Andy Harris
2. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
3. John Sarbanes
4. Glenn Ivey
5. Steny Hoyer
6. David Trone -- Cosponsor
7. Kweisi Mfune
8. Jamie Raskin  -- Cosponsor

Massachusetts

Your Hello Girls: 35 (1 Chief Operator, 4 Supervisors, 30 Operators)

• Nellie F. Snow (Chief Operator)
• Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf (Supervisor)
• Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter (Supervisor)
• Marion Campbell Swan (Supervisor)
• Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
• Melina Julia Adam
• Ida Eulalie Audet
• Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
• Michele F. Blanc
• Emma Marie Brousseau
• Estella Ismery Caron
• Eugenie Jeannette Couture
• Marie Louise Ford
• Mae Alice Ganley
• Yvonne M. Gauthier
• Irene Alice Gifford
• Helen May Hayes
• Martha May Henshaw
• Agnes Theresa Honley
• Ruth Keeping
• Leontine Marine Lamoreux
• Rose Julia Langelier
• Evelyn Claire Lariviere
• Celestine Angele Leguia
• A. Maude McMullen
• Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
• Minerva Gladys Nadeau
• Eugenie Racicot
• Emma Riendeau
• Mary Ellen Sealey
• M. Olive Shaw
• Annie Frances Sheerin
• Stella Mary Viau
• Elsie Lizzie Wolloff
• Berthe Wuilleumier

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Elizabeth Warren  -- Cosponsor
• Ed Markey

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Massachusetts by Congressional District:

1. Richard Neal
2. James McGovern
3. Lori Trahan
4. Jake Auchincloss
5. Katherine Clark
6. Seth Moulton -- Cosponsor
7. Ayanna Pressley
8. Stephen Lynch
9. William Keating

Michigan

Your Hello Girls: 9 (1 Chief Operator, 8 Operators)

• Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
• Corah Helen Bartlett
• Marion Beryl Broderick
• Agnes Grace Burke
• Norma Gail Finch
• Louise Gordon
• Faye Ruth Honey
• Oleda Ruth Joure
• Louise Margaret Wilcox

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Debbie Stabenow  -- Cosponsor
• Gary Peters

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Michigan by Congressional District:

1. Jack Bergman
2. John Mollenaar
3. Hillary Scholten
4. Bill Huizenga
5. Tim Walberg
6. Debbie Dingell
7. Elissa Slotkin
8. Daniel Kildee
9. Lisa McClain
10. John James
11. Haley Stevens
12. Rashida Tlaib
13. Shri Thanedar

Minnesota

Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Delta Eva Hagan
• Margaret Genevieve Olker
• Marie Ponsolle
• Estella Syvilla Russell

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Amy Klobuchar  -- Cosponsor
• Tina Smith

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Minnesota by Congressional District:

1. Brad Finstad
2. Angie Craig
3. Dean Phillips
4. Betty McCollum
5. Ilhan Omar
6. Tom Emmer
7. Michelle Fischbach
8. Pete Stauber

Mississippi

No Hello Girls from Mississippi - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Roger Wicker
• Cindy Hyde-Smith

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Mississippi by Congressional District:

1. Trent Kelly
2. Bennie Thompson
3. Michael Guest
4. Mike Ezell

Missouri

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Lucile M. de Jersey
• Miriam de Jersey

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Josh Hawley
• Eric Schmitt

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Missouri by Congressional District:

1. Cori Bush
2. Ann Wagner
3. Blaine Luetkemeyer -- Cosponsor
4. Mark Alford -- Cosponsor
5. Emanuel Cleaver -- Original Sponsor
6. Sam Graves -- Original Cosponsor
7. Eric Burlison
8. Jason Smith

Montana

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)

• Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier (Supervisor)
• Merle Egan
• Celina Anna Grimeke

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Tester -- Original Sponsor 
• Steve Daines

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Montana by Congressional District:

1. Ryan Zinke
2. Matthew Rosendale

Nebraska

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Chief Operator, 2 Operators)

• Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
• Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
• Nell Susan Wilkins

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Deb Fischer
• Pete Ricketts

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Nebraska by Congressional District:

1. Mike Flood
2. Don Bacon
3. Adrian Smith

Nevada

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anallen Jackson
• Margaret P. Kervin

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Catherine Cortez Masto
• Jacky Rosen

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Nevada by Congressional District:

1. Dina Titus
2. Mark Amodei
3. Susie Lee
4. Steven Horsford

New Hampshire

Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)

• Lydia C. Gelinas
• Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel
• Agnes Theresa Honley
• Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc
• Aurelie Cecile Lucier

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jeanne Shaheen  -- Cosponsor
• Maggie Hassan -- Original -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Hampshire by Congressional District:

1. Chris Pappas -- Cosponsor
2. Ann Kuster -- Cosponsor

New Jersey

Your Hello Girls: 4 (1 Chief Operator, 1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)

• Grace Banker (Chief Operator)
• Marie L. Beraud (Supervisor)
• Suzanne M. Beraud
• Louisette H. Gavard

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Menendez
• Cory Booker

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Jersey by Congressional District:

1. Donald Norcross
2. Jefferson Van Drew
3. Andy Kim
4. Christopher Smith
5. Josh Gottheimer -- Cosponsor
6. Frank Pallone
7. Thomas Kean
8. Robert Menendez
9. Bill Pascrell
10. Donald Payne
11. Mikie Sherrill
12. Bonnie Watson Coleman

New Mexico

No Hello Girls from New Mexico - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Martin Heinrich
• Ben Ray Luján  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Mexico by Congressional District:

1. Melanie Stansbury
2. Gabe Vasquez
3. Teresa Leger Fernandez

New York

Your Hello Girls: 43 (2 Supervisors, 41 Operators)

• Helen Cook (Supervisor)
• Beatrice Josephine Francfort (Supervisor)
• Albertine M. Aarents
• Margaret Anderson
• Berthe Lina Arlaud
• Louise Ludavie Armand
• Louise Barbour
• Julie S. Barrere
• Madeline Felicie Antoinette Catherine Batta
• Marie Blanche Belanger
• Lucienne Nadine Bigou
• Agnes Elizabeth Blazine
• Marguerite S. Bleyeres
• Marguerite Helen Chenot
• Suzanne Coheleach
• Louise M. Essirard
• Anne C. Fox
• Esther Valentine Fresnel
• Louisette H. Gavard
• Charlotte M. Gyss
• Margaret G. Hutchins
• Denise Ingram
• Florence F. Keyser
• Ida Blanche Lanz
• Marie Edmee Le Roux
• Celestine Angele Leguia
• Martha M. Libert
• Marie A. N. Mac Intyre
• Elizabeth Macauley
• Louise Eugenie Maclin
• Pauline McDermott
• A. Maude McMullen
• Florence O'Brien
• Mary Catharine O'Rourke
• Frances Bigelow Paine
• A. Helene Perreten
• Suzanne Prevot
• Alice Raymond
• Camille Fanny Rieder
• Ena Robb
• Marion A. Taylor
• Fernande Jacquelane Van Balkon
• Ethelyn White

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Schumer  -- Cosponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New York by Congressional District:

1. Nick LaLota -- Cosponsor
2. Andrew Garbarino
3. George Santos
4. Anthony D'Esposito
5. Gregory Meeks
6. Grace Meng
7. Nydia Velazquez
8. Hakeem Jeffries
9. Yvette Clark
10. Daniel Goldman
11. Nicole Malliotakis
12. Jerrold Nadler
13. Adriano Espaillat -- Cosponsor
14. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
15. Ritchie Torres
16. Jamaal Bowman
17. Michael Lawler
18. Patrick Ryan
19. Marcus Molinaro
20. Paul Tonko
21. Elise Stefanik --  Cosponsor
22. Brandon Williams
23. Nicholas Langworthy
24. Claudia Tenney
25. Joseph Morelle
26. Brian Higgins

North Carolina

No Hello Girls from North Carolina - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Thom Tillis
• Ted Budd

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from North Carolina by Congressional District:

1. Donald Davis -- Cosponsor
2. Deborah Ross --  Cosponsor
3. Gregory Murphy
4. Valerie Foushee  -- Cosponsor
5. Virginia Foxx
6. Kathy Manning
7. David Rouzer
8. Dan Bishop
9. Richard Hudson
10. Patrick McHenry
11. Chuck Edwards
12. Alma Adams
13. Wiley Nickel -- Cosponsor
14. Jeff Jackson

North Dakota

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
• Marie Antoinette Gagnon

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Hoeven
• Kevin Cramer

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from North Dakota by Congressional District:

• Kelly Armstrong (At Large)

Ohio

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Male Second Lieutenant, 1 Supervisor, 1 Operator)

• William Frank Packard Jr. (Second Lieutenant)
• Helen Cook (Supervisor)
• Janet R. Jones

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Sherrod Brown
• J.D. Vance

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Ohio by Congressional District:

1. Greg Landsman
2. Brad Wenstrup
3. Joyce Beatty
4. Jim Jordan
5. Robert Latta
6. Bill Johnson
7. Max Miller
8. Warren Davidson
9. Marcy Kaptur
10. Michael Turner
11. Shontel Brown
12. Troy Balderson
13. Emilia Sykes
14. David Joyce
15. Mike Carey

Oklahoma

No Hello Girls from Oklahoma - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• James Lankford
• Markwayne Mullin

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Oklahoma by Congressional District:

1. Kevin Hern
2. Josh Brecheen
3. Frank Lucas
4. Tom Cole
5. Stephanie Bice

Oregon

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Eleanore Anastasia Brown
• Eglantine Rose Moussu

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Wyden
• Jeff Merkley

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Oregon by Congressional District:

1. Suzanne Bonamici
2. Cliff Bentz
3. Earl Blumenauer
4. Val Hoyle
5. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
6. Andrea Salinas

Pennsylvania

Your Hello Girls: 6 (Operators)

• Georgette Julia Boehrer
• Jane Elizbeth Conroy
• Rosemary de Montauzan
• Hortense Levy
• Katherine H. Robinson
• Clara Whitney

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Casey
• John Fetterman

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Pennsylvania by Congressional District:

1. Brian Fitzpatrick --  Cosponsor
2. Brendan Boyle
3. Dwight Evans
4. Madeleine Dean
5. Mary Scanlon
6. Chrissy Houlahan --  Cosponsor
7. Susan Wild
8. Matt Cartwright
9. Daniel Meuser
10. Scott Perry
11. Lloyd Smucker
12. Summer Lee
13. John Joyce
14. Guy Reschenthaler
15. Glenn Thompson
16. Mike Kelly
17. Christopher Deluzio

Rhode Island

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
• Ida Trahan

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jack Reed
• Sheldon Whitehouse -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Rhode Island by Congressional District:

1. David Cicilline
2. Seth Magaziner

South Carolina

No Hello Girls from South Carolina - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Lindsey Graham
• Tim Scott

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from South Carolina by Congressional District:

1. Nancy Mace -- Original -- Cosponsor
2. Joe Wilson
3. Jeff Duncan
4. William Timmons 
5. Ralph Norman
6. James Clyburn
7. Russell Fry

South Dakota

No Hello Girls from South Dakota - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Thune
• Mike Rounds

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representative from South Dakota by Congressional District:

• Dusty Johnson (At Large)

Tennessee

No Hello Girls from Tennessee - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marsha Blackburn -- Original -- Cosponsor
• Bill Hagerty

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Tennessee by Congressional District:

1. Diana Harshbarger
2. Tim Burchett
3. Charles Fleischmann
4. Scott DesJarlais
5. Andrew Ogles
6. John Rose
7. Mark Green
8. David Kustoff
9. Steve Cohen

Texas

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cora Louise Jane Beraud
• Elizabeth Ann Browne

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Cornyn
• Ted Cruz

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Texas by Congressional District:

1. Nathaniel Moran
2. Dan Crenshaw
3. Keith Self
4. Pat Fallon
5. Lance Gooden
6. Jake Ellzey
7. Lizzie Fletcher
8. Morgan Luttrell
9. Al Green -- Cosponsor
10. Michael McCaul
11. August Pfluger
12. Kay Granger
13. Ronny Jackson
14. Randy Weber
15. Monica De La Cruz -- Cosponsor
16. Veronica Escobar
17. Pete Sessions
18. Shelia Jackson Lee --  Cosponsor
19. Jodey Arrington
20. Joaquin Castro
21. Chip Roy
22. Troy Nehis
23. Tony Gonzales
24. Beth Van Duyne
25. Roger Williams
26. Michael Burgess
27. Michael Cloud
28. Henry Cuellar -- Cosponsor
29. Sylvia Garcia
30. Jasmine Crockett --  Cosponsor
31. John Carter
32. Colin Allred -- Cosponsor
33. Marc Veasey
34. Vincente Gonzalez
35. Greg Casar
36. Brian Babin
37. Lloyd Doggett
38. Wesley Hunt

Utah

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Emelia Katharine Lumpert
• Mary Marshall

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Lee
• Mitt Romney

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Utah by Congressional District:

1. Blake Moore
2. Chris Stewart
3. John Curtis  -- Cosponsor
4. Burgess Owens  -- Cosponsor

Vermont

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bernie Sanders
• Peter Welch  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Vermont by Congressional District:

• Becca Balint (At Large)

Virginia

No Hello Girls from Virginia - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mark Warner
• Tim Kaine  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Virginia by Congressional District:

1. Robert Wittman
2. Jennifer Kiggans
3. Robert Scott
4. Jennifer McClellan
5. Bob Good
6. Ben Cline
7. Abigail Spanburger
8. Donald Beyer
9. Morgan Griffith
10. Jennifer Wexton
11. Gerald Connolly

Washington

Your Hello Girls: 20 (1 Supervisor, 19 Operators)

• Eleanor Rowena Hoppock (Supervisor)
• Alice Julia Borresen
• Eleanore Anastasia Brown
• Almeria Capistran
• Lora Ellen Disbrowe
• Merle Egan
• Alma Helen Lorentzia Hawkins
• Helen Elizabeth Hill
• Adele Louise Hoppock
• Kathleen Mary Hyatt
• Ethel S. Keyser
• Florence F. Keyser
• Frances Willard Laney
• Jane Louise Lang
• Marjorie Leslie McKillop
• Helen Agnes Naismith
• Mary Caroline Story
• Doris Edith Summers
• Ellen Mildred Turner
• Jennie Rose Young

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Patty Murray
• Maria Cantwell

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Washington by Congressional District:

1. Suzan DelBene
2. Rick Larsen
3. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
4. Dan Newhouse
5. Cathy Rogers
6. Derek Kilmer
7. Pramila Jayapal 
8. Kim Schrier
9. Adam Smith
10. Marilyn Strickland -- Cosponsor

West Virginia

No Hello Girls from West Virginia - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Joe Manchin
• Shelley Moore Capito

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from West Virginia by Congressional District:

1. Carol Miller
2. Alexander Mooney

Wisconsin

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Martina A. Heynen.
• Hildegard Van Brunt

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Johnson
• Tammy Baldwin -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Wisconsin by Congressional District:

1. Bryan Steil
2. Mark Pocan -- Cosponsor
3. Derrick Van Orden
4. Gwen Moore -- Cosponsor
5. Scott Fitzgerald
6. Glenn Grothman
7. Thomas Tiffany
8. Mike Gallagher

Wyoming

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Maria Swanson

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Barrasso
• Cynthia Lummis

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Wyoming by Congressional District:

• Harriet Hageman (At Large)

District of Columbia

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Supervisor)

• Eileen Elise Munro

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to the District of Columbia, Supervisor Eileen Elise Munro. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate from the District of Columbia:

• Eleanor Holmes Norton (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

No Hello Girls from Puerto Rico - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico: 

• Jenniffer González-Colón (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

Others

Other Hello Girls: 7

Beyond those women listed above were 7 additional unit members with no known connections to any state; all 7 believed to be foreign nationals. They are:

• Jean Lois Cunningham (Supervisor) Canadian
• Frances Des Jardine, Canadian
• Edith Dodson, Belgian (either a university student or a first-generation immigrant)
• Bernadette Genevieve Doucette, Canadian
• Winifred Hardy, Canadian
• Germaine Marie Anne Lamontagne, Canadian
• Alice Veronica Ward, Canadian