By Melissa Freeman
SACRAMENTO, CA - Legislators, joined by veterans and
the National
Guard, announced Tuesday a resolution to honor veterans of the Iraq and
Afghanistan conflicts.
Resolution SCR 82, co-authored by a bipartisan coalition of
more than 50 legislators, will create a privately-funded memorial in Capitol
Park to recognize Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.
The resolution also encourages California cities and
counties to honor homecoming Iraq veterans through parades, community events,
resource fairs and other recognition events on Veterans Day 2012.
More than 205,000 California servicemen and women fought in
the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, including 600 who lost their lives.
"This resolution is about ensuring that our men and
women in uniform know that their service is appreciated and valued and that
their neighbors, friends and families are standing behind them as they
integrate back into their communities," Sen. Sam Blakeslee said. Read more here…
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