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Rep. Kosmas helps family cut through red tape

By Emily on 06/21/2010 @ 01:45 PM

Tags: Suzanne Kosmas, FL-24, 2010 Elections

Much is asked of our servicemen and women, but asking the family of one sergeant to jump through bureaucratic hoops to help the family's quest for a reunion was going too far. That was, until the mother contacted her representative – EL Cong. Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24). Suzanne and her staff took up the family’s case, meeting last week with Lacey Mercer, whose husband -- Justice -- is on his fifth tour in the Middle East.

The majority of Sgt. Mercer's contact with his son has been through digital pictures and web-based video chats. Earlier this year, Mrs. Mercer experienced several hurdles trying to get their young son a passport -- a process that typically requires both parents to report to the passport facility. The mother and son had planned to meet Sgt. Mercer at a base in Germany upon return from his current tour in Iraq. Suzanne stepped in to help the Mercers cut through some of the red tape -- and help bring the family closer to a reunion.

Check out the entire story from this local news segment:

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