[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 145 (Friday, September 12, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              FEDERAL AND STATE VETERANS HOMES PARTNERSHIP

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to express my thanks for the 
250 hard-working men and women of the New Hampshire Veterans Home in 
Tilton, NH, and to join them, and the other State Veterans Homes across 
our Nation, in celebrating the 120 year partnership between the Federal 
Government and State Veterans Homes. Our Nation has a proud history of 
looking after its warriors even after the loud sounds of battle have 
been pacified.
  Since 1890, the New Hampshire Veterans Home has served in this fine 
tradition by providing care and comfort for thousands of men and women 
who have sacrificed so much to preserve our freedom and protect our 
country and State. The commitment and outstanding contributions of past 
Commandants, members of the board of managers, staff, and many 
volunteers to the welfare of New Hampshire veterans is truly 
extraordinary. Today, the New Hampshire Veterans Home continues to 
improve and uphold its value by assuring access to affordable, 
professional, and quality nursing care in a community setting that 
cultivates learning, growth, and optimal quality of life.
  I look forward to building upon the good relationship between our 
Nation's State Veterans Homes and the Federal Government and again join 
in celebrating this milestone of service to our Nation's heroes.

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