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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2009
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Purcellville Post Office to Host Customer
Appreciation Day/Passport Fair June 13, 2009

What:
Customer Appreciation Day/Passport Fair

Who:
Purcellville Post Office

When:
Saturday June 13,2009 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Where:
220 N Hatcher Avenue, Purcellville VA 20132-9998

Background:
The Purcellville Post Office is hosting a customer appreciation day/passport fair on Saturday June 13, 2009 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. “We are happy to leverage the convenience of the Postal Service and partner with the Department of State to help our customers apply for passports,” said Joseph B. Cox Jr., Postmaster Purcellville.

An interpreter will be available during the event for Spanish speaking customers.

New Travel Requirements — Effective June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens are required to present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry.

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the event.

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