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News Release — Rep. Peter Welch

August 10, 2015

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Kirsten Hartman, Communications Director

(202) 225-4115

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BURLINGTON, Vt.— Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) today launched a Facebook Cover Photo Contest, inviting Vermonters to submit their original, high-quality photos of Vermont’s unique landscapes, views and landmarks.

“Vermont has some of the most breathtaking scenery in America—people come from all over the world to take in our natural beauty and enjoy our open spaces,” Welch said. “Our rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, and parks are a large part of our identity. I hope as many folks as possible experience our great outdoors year round. I’m really excited to see what people share.”

Photos featuring Vermont scenes should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 21st, and should include the photographer’s name, hometown, and photo location.

Submitted photos will be posted in an album on Rep. Welch’s Facebook page as they are received, giving followers a chance to vote for their favorites by clicking “like.” The photo with the most “likes” at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 28th will be featured as Rep. Welch’s new Facebook cover photo.

You can find Rep. Welch on Facebook here, on Twitter here, and on his recently launched Instagram here.