New Hampshire Senator's Office Hosts Annual 'Experience New Hampshire' Reception with Mascot Displays
Staffers for Senator Jeanne Shaheen moved life-sized stuffed animal mascots into her Hart Senate Office Building lobby on Tuesday in preparation for an annual reception. The mascots, named "Kodak the Bear" and "Marty the Moose," make an annual migration to Capitol Hill for the event. The "Experience New Hampshire" reception is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, and represents a traditional way for the senator's office to promote the state to colleagues and visitors.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen's office staff transported life-sized stuffed animal mascots representing New Hampshire into the lobby of her Hart Senate Office Building office on Tuesday. The mascots, "Kodak the Bear" and "Marty the Moose," are part of an annual tradition where they migrate to Capitol Hill for the senator's "Experience New Hampshire" reception. The reception, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, serves as an opportunity for the senator's office to showcase New Hampshire to fellow senators, staff, and Capitol Hill visitors. This type of state-themed reception is a common practice among senators seeking to highlight their home states and build relationships within the Capitol community. The mascots' annual appearance has become a recognizable part of the Capitol Hill social calendar.
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The articles do not provide information about the history of this annual reception, its typical attendance, or what specific New Hampshire attractions or products are typically featured at the event.
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