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Dallas, TX – Join U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) as he honors seven local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) at a Veterans Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10th from 5-7 PM, at American Legion Post 453 in Dallas.
The GA Caucus is among the largest caucuses in the House of Representatives and was first formed in 2009 to inform members of Congress about the economic and transportation benefits of general aviation. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a pilot and AOPA member, and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) co-chair the caucus. Graves introduced the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 in the House to reform the third class medical process and Veasey is a cosponsor of the legislation. The bill currently has 149 bipartisan cosponsors.
Two North Texas military veterans were presented with restored medals and a Presidential Proclamation in honor of their service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars today in Fort Worth.
The medals — 70 years overdue — finally made their way to Robinson on Sunday during a special Veteran's Day appreciation service at the church he helped build.
U.S. Rep Marc Veasey (D-33rd District) presented Robinson with an Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal with a Bronze Service Star attached, and a victory ribbon.
The medals — 70 years overdue — finally made their way to Robinson on Sunday during a special Veteran's Day appreciation service at the church he helped build.
U.S. Rep Marc Veasey (D-33rd District) presented Robinson with an Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal with a Bronze Service Star attached, and a victory ribbon.
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Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas— On Sunday, November 8, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will present Dr. Norman Robinson, a 94 year old World War II Veteran, with his restored Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Service Star for his service in the United States Army Air Force. Veasey's office helped Dr. Robinson obtain his medals by contacting the appropriate federal agencies.
To mark the occasion and provide information for Fort Worth businesses, top officials from the Patent and Trademark Office will be at TECH Fort Worth on Tuesday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Speakers will include Russell Slifer, deputy director of the patent office; Drew Hirshfeld, commissioner for patents; U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D- Fort Worth; and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. TECH Fort Worth is housed at the Guinn Entrepreneurial Complex, 1120 South Freeway.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced H.R. 3949, the Veterans STEM Education Program Act of 2015, which would provide additional authority to the Veterans Affairs Secretary to grant funds to post 9/11 veterans seeking to obtain a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.