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Sam Johnson announces Inauguration hours
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited Third District residents to pick up their official Inauguration tickets on Friday, January 16th and Monday, January 19th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in 1211 Longworth House Office Building.

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Washington, Jan 13 -

Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited Third District residents to pick up their official Inauguration tickets on Friday, January 16th and Monday, January 19th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in 1211 Longworth House Office Building. 

There are no more public tickets available for the official swearing-in ceremony.  People who secured tickets in advance and received a confirmation through Johnson’s office may pick up their tickets anytime during the office hours. 

Inauguration Day is a federal holiday and the office will be closed for business on Tuesday, January 20th as prescribed by the Office of Personnel and Management.

People picking up tickets must show an official photo identification.  Inauguration tickets are free of charge.

Each congressional office received 198 tickets.  Johnson distributed virtually all of his allotted tickets to constituents.  Thousands upon thousands of constituents requested tickets.  Johnson allocated tickets on a first-come-first-served basis and stopped keeping a waiting list shortly after Election Day due to the high demand.

On Friday and Monday constituents are welcome to stop by to warm up with coffee and meet fellow Texans in town for the Inauguration.  People will have the opportunity to hand-write letters to a Marine serving in Iraq and/ or a soldier stationed in Afghanistan and thank them for their service.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last.  People are encouraged to take the Metro (Capitol South/ orange or blue line) or take a cab as parking will be very limited. 

For a complete listing of official Inaugural events, visit http://www.pic2009.org/content/home.

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