Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx)
invites local residents of the 33rd State Senate district to nominate
veterans from their community whose service on behalf of our nation and
our community designates them as a possible inductee to the New York
State Veteran's Hall of Fame.
The
New York State Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame was created to honor and
recognize outstanding veterans who have distinguished themselves both in
military and civilian life. Their service to our nation deserves the
special recognition that only a Hall of Fame can provide, as a fitting
expression of our gratitude and admiration.
"The
Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame gives us the opportunity to not only pay
tribute to all of those who serve, but also to recognize an individual
whose sacrifice and service has helped make our nation and our community
a better place to live," said Senator Gustavo Rivera.
The
Senate will honor distinguished veterans throughout our state at a
ceremony in Albany on May 21, 2013. Each honoree's photograph and
biography will become part of a special on-line exhibit proclaiming the
contributions of these exemplary New York veterans.
Last year, Senator Rivera inducted Latanga Blair into the Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame. Ms. Blair
is a veteran who serves as a Veterans Affairs Volunteer at the James A.
Peters Bronx VA Medical Center . Her efforts at the VA focus on
informing female veterans of assistance and benefit programs they are
entitled to receive.
Deadline for submissions is April 14, 2013. For nomination forms, please visit http://www.nysenate.gov/
