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Welcome Home Day for Vietnam Vets
Posted by ABATE - Local 27 (admin) on Sep 22 2009
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California Legislature
 

PAUL COOK
Assemblyman, 65th District

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Sam Cannon

(916) 319-2065

Governor Set to Sign Assemblyman Cook’s Vietnam Vet Bill at Twentynine Palms Ceremony
 
SACRAMENTO –Assembly Bill 717, authored by Assemblyman Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley), will be signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms on Friday.  The measure will establish an annual “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” on March 30th.

Cook, a retired Marine Corps colonel and Vietnam veteran, introduced the bill to bring closure to fellow veterans still struggling with the way they were treated following the Vietnam conflict.

“This was a highly politicized war.  It still evokes strong feelings among veterans and people who disagreed with the US policies at the time, but it is important that we set aside these differences to honor and thank the men and women who put on uniforms to preserve the freedoms we have today,” Cook said.

The signing ceremony is scheduled for September 25th at 10:30 A.M on the base’s parade field.  Vietnam veterans and members of veteran organizations are encouraged to attend.  Due to security precautions, a special pass is required for entry on the base.  For more information on obtaining a pass, please contact Cook’s Capitol Office at (916) 319-2065.  Marine Corps officials are advising attendees to enter at the Adobe Road entrance.

Cook added, “I’m excited because Friday is going to be a special day for veterans.  I look forward to seeing them at the signing ceremony.”

Assemblyman Paul Cook represents the Inland Empire, including portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

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