Commendations and Greetings

Presidential Greeting Request Form 

Presidential greetings are available for select special occasions (e.g., birthdays, anniversary celebrations, births, etc.) To request a greeting, please submit your request to the The White House. 

The inbox is checked frequently for greeting requests. General guidelines from prior Administrations are available below and will be updated when the current Administration releases information on their guidelines.

  • The White House will send greetings only to United States citizens for special occasions as outlined below.
  • Whenever possible, all greetings will be mailed from the White House approximately 14 days prior to the event. All baby's birth greetings will be sent after the event.
  • The guidelines for some of the most requested greetings are as follows:
    • Baby’s Birth Greeting: available for babies within a year of the birth date. Please make your request after the baby is born.
    • Birthday Greeting: available for civilians celebrating their 80th (or greater) birthday and veterans celebrating their 70th (or greater) birthday. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the birthday.
    • Retirement Greeting: available for 20 years of service or longer.
    • Wedding Greeting: If you would like to receive your wedding greeting before the event, please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the date and submit using maiden names.
    • Wedding Anniversary Greeting: available to couples who are celebrating their 50th (or greater) wedding anniversary. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the anniversary.

Congressional Commendations 

If you would like to request a Congressional Commendation for someone living in the 24th Congressional District, please complete and submit the form below. The types of commendations are list below. Please select the proper recognition type in the form.

Available congressional commendations:

  • Appointment to public office
  • Election to public office
  • Awards or honors
  • Citizenship
  • Eagle Scout
  • Gold Star
  • Graduation
  • Heroism
  • Military academy appointment
  • Other achievements of public distinction 

What is the occasion? Birth of child, eagle scout, retirement, wedding anniversary, birthday, girl scout gold award, spiritual achievement, condolence, graduation, and wedding 

Contact Information: Prefix (Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr., etc.), First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, Suffix, Appellation; Address Line 1 & Address Line 2; City, State, Zip Code; Email address & Phone number; Requested by (Constituent or Member); Is the individual requesting the greeting from the congressional office the same as the greeting recipient? (No or Yes); Member Office Name; Dispatch (Mail to greeting recipient or mail to individual requesting the greeting); Notes, and Submit Button

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