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REPUBLICAN PRESS RELEASE

September 17, 2008

 

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House Votes to Name Two VA Facilities in Honor of Heroic Veterans

For more information, contact: Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527



Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the following naming bills that would pay tribute to the heroic actions of notable veterans, and a resolution commemorating the 120-year partnership between the federal government and state veterans’ homes.

H. Res. 1335, a resolution celebrating the 120-year partnership between the federal government and state veterans’ homes, passed the House by a vote of 411-0.

“Following the Civil War, a number of states established veterans’ homes to care for those who were too disabled to earn their own livelihood,” Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) said. “There are currently 135 state veterans’ homes with more than 30,000 beds. The service these organizations provide is invaluable, and I commend them on their 120-year partnership with the federal government to provide care to our veteran community.”

H.R.1594, the Michael A. Marzano Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Designation Act, introduced by Rep English (R-Pa.) would name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania in Marzano’s honor. H.R. 1594 passed the House by a vote of 410-0.

“The freedom of has depended upon the courage of men and women within the military for over 200 years,” English said. “Sergeant Michael Marzano served with great honor and distinction, and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and liberty. Michael’s bravery, patriotism and valiant effort shall not go unnoticed.”

A native of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Michael Marzano served on both active duty and in the reserves of the U.S. Marine Corps. On May 7, 2005, he was killed in the city of Haditha, Al-Anbar Province, .

S. 2339 would designate the VA Outpatient Clinic in Alpena, Michigan as the “Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.” Lt. Col. Van Wagoner was in combat for 600 days while serving in the Army during World War II. He was severely wounded on five different occasions, and was only one of 32 survivors of the 1,800 soldiers who landed with the 1st Infantry Division at Omaha Beach on D-Day. S. 2339 passed the House by a vote of 412-0.

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