[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 3 (Thursday, January 8, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S95]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING HENDERSON VETERANS TREATMENT COURT

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the Henderson 
Veterans Treatment Court Program for its commitment and dedication to 
providing our veterans with vital services that range from job 
placement to suicide prevention. Located in Henderson, NV, this unique 
program assists our Nation's bravest as they return from the 
battlefield and readjust to life in their communities.
  The brave men and women who served the United States and fought to 
protect our freedom have often come home to a struggling economy. All 
too often, returning veterans are unable to find a job or afford to buy 
or rent a home. As the demographics of our Armed Forces have changed 
throughout the years, so, too, have the needs of our Nation's heroes. 
The Henderson Veterans Treatment Court, founded in 2011 by Henderson 
Chief Judge Mark Stevens, received national recognition and is 
illustrative of how the program should be implemented. With 53 
graduates and 41 active participants, this program is a shining example 
of the type of initiatives that will help get our veterans back on 
their feet. Although there is no way to ever adequately thank the men 
and women that lay down their lives for our freedoms, the Henderson 
Veterans Treatment Court acts as a one-stop solution for veterans who 
find themselves in a position of need.
  As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I know the 
struggles that our veterans face after returning home from the 
battlefield. Congress has a responsibility not only to honor these 
brave individuals but also to ensure they receive the quality care they 
have earned and deserve. I remain committed to upholding this promise 
for our veterans and servicemembers in Nevada and throughout the 
Nation. I am very pleased that veterans service organizations like the 
Henderson Veterans Treatment Court are committed to ensuring that the 
needs of our veterans are being met.
  Today, I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing 
the Henderson Veterans Treatment Court, a program with a mission that 
is both noble and necessary. I am honored to acknowledge the Henderson 
Veterans Treatment Court and its tireless efforts to put veterans back 
on their feet in Nevada and throughout the United States. Their duty to 
provide veterans with the skills that will allow them the opportunity 
to change their circumstances is admirable, and I wish the program the 
best of luck in all of its future endeavors.

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