[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
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                      VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sincere gratitude 
and appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have 
bravely served their country in the Armed Forces, protecting freedom 
for all Americans.
  Veterans earn a great number of positive qualities through their 
service, including experience, maturity, leadership and loyalty, which 
make them valuable and competitive candidates for employment.
  The residents of the State of California and I are committed to 
ensuring that our nation's Veterans are treated with the respect that 
they deserve, and to promoting employer interest in hiring those 
individuals who have selflessly given their time in service of their 
country.
  In my home state, May 2002 is ``Veterans Appreciation Month,'' and I 
would like to take this opportunity to bring the benefits of hiring 
veterans to the attention of all American employers.
  I thank our country's veterans for their sacrifices, applaud 
employers who hire these courageous men and women, and I yield back the 
balance of my time.

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