[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 98 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMENDING THE VENTURA COUNTY VETERANS FUND

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2013

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I commend the services 
provided to our nation's veterans through the Ventura County Veterans 
Fund.
   In 2013, $75,000 will be awarded to various organizations that offer 
fundamental services to veterans and their family members through the 
Ventura County Veterans Fund. These organizations pay particular 
attention to those veterans who have returned from war and are 
transitioning to civilian life. This year's recipients of Ventura 
County Veterans Fund Grants are: California Lutheran University, 
California State University Channel Islands Foundation, Oxnard College, 
Reins of H.O.P.E., Turning Point Foundation, Ventura County Jewish 
Family Services and White Heart Foundation.
   I am profoundly grateful for the service and sacrifices of our 
nation's veterans, members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their 
families. As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I 
understand the struggles our heroes face when they return from war and 
transition to civilian life. The services that will be provided from 
the Ventura County Veterans Fund Grants will ease this transitional 
process and allow our veterans to become leaders in our communities.
   I also wish to pay tribute to the hard work of the Gold Coast 
Veterans Foundation and the Ventura County Community Foundation. Their 
diligence for Ventura veterans is commendable and greatly appreciated. 
The grants being awarded this year through the Ventura County Veterans 
Fund would not be possible without the tireless work of these 
organizations.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting our nation's veterans 
through the valuable services that organizations like Gold Coast 
Veterans Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, and other 
Veteran Service Organizations provide our veterans on a daily basis.

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