Mother’s Day Greeting Card Event on Capitol Hill Highlights Mail's Vital Role
In a joyful (and strategic) Mother’s Day Greeting Card event on Capitol Hill, the 250th birthday of the United States Postal Service was marked with cake and a spot-on Ben Franklin impersonator—bifocals, wisdom, and all. Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, took the honors of slicing the birthday cake, kicking off an event that was equal parts party and policy push.
Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, stands with Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. of New Jersey at the event.
The event, co-hosted by PRINTING United Alliance alongside Hallmark, Domtar, the Greeting Card Association, Envelope Manufacturers Association, and the American Forest & Paper Association—fellow members of the Keep Us Posted Coalition—was more than just a festive affair. It was an effort to spotlight the vital role of mail and fulfillment in the printing industry and advocate for legislative support to keep the USPS—and the businesses that rely on it—thriving.
Industry leaders Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, Lisbeth Lyons Black, director of Women in Print Alliance, and Julie Philp, senior partner at ACG Advocacy, were on hand to mix and mingle with Members of Congress and their staff, who were invited to select, sign, and stamp a real Mother's Day card to send home ahead of the May 11 holiday. It was an interactive, personal way to promote the timeless impact of a handwritten message—and remind a largely Gen Z staffer crowd that yes, real mail still exists, and yes, it still matters.
Congressman Darrell Issa of California (left) stands with Julie Philp, senior partner at ACG Advocacy, and Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance.
The event also served as an educational opportunity to promote the newly introduced USPS SERVES US legislation, aimed at restoring rate predictability and consistent service standards to the U.S. postal system. The bill is a key part of the Keep Us Posted advocacy campaign, which continues to raise awareness about the need for a stable, reliable USPS—something both the printing industry and American households depend on.
Beyond the policy points, there was a broader message baked into the cake: sending physical mail shouldn’t be limited to holidays. Encouraging regular correspondence through greeting cards helps build human connection and boosts First-Class mail volume—critical for sustaining USPS operations and, by extension, the print and mail industry.
Between the birthday bash and legislative advocacy, one thing is clear: the printing and mailing community isn’t just keeping the postal tradition alive—it’s making it relevant for the next generation.
