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REPUBLICAN PRESS RELEASE
September 26, 2008
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Buyer among Paralyzed Veterans of America
(PVA) Honorees
For more information, contact: Brian Lawrence, (202) 225-3527
Washington, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) was honored
at an annual event hosted by the PVA for his efforts to expand adaptive
and therapeutic sports programs for disabled veterans.
Buyer, who serves as Ranking Member on the House Committee on Veterans’
Affairs, received PVA’s Public Service Award for his long-time advocacy of
sports therapy as an alternative avenue of inspiration to help wounded
warriors rehabilitate from their injuries.
The Honorable James Peake, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), presented the award. In his remarks, Secretary Peake noted that
Buyer was instrumental in facilitating a partnership between VA and the
U.S. Olympic Committee in 2005 to promote opportunities for disabled
veterans to participate in adaptive sports programs.
 “Throughout
the years, Steve Buyer has been a friend and supporter of both PVA and
veterans at large,” Peake said. “Tonight, Paralyzed Veterans of America
honors his enduring advocacy and commitment for veterans and all people
with disabilities. He believes in the power of sports to be a platform of
inspiration and healing for ’s brave. Steve is that special person who
helps those who have sacrificed so much to realize their potential. His
philosophy is simple… get out there and try… and if you do, you are a
winner!”
Peake included in his remarks a quote from Peter Ueberroth, Chairman of
the U.S. Olympic Committee Board of Directors. “We know part of
Congressman Steve Buyer’s legacy is in the support of those men and women
who have sacrificed for country and now wear another uniform, representing
one more time as team .”
Recognition of Buyer’s accomplishment was well-timed. Wednesday, the House
approved legislation Buyer introduced in 2007 to bolster VA’s adaptive
sports programs. The provision, which is included in S. 3023, as amended,
the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, came from Buyer’s
legislation, H.R. 1370, the Disabled Veterans Sports and Special Events
Promotion Act of 2007, to establish a VA Office of National Veterans
Sports Programs.
The master of ceremonies at the gala was NASCAR Driver Kyle Petty. Other
honorees included U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, HOK Sport, B.A.S.S., and actor
Scott Porter of NBC’s Friday Night Lights.
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