[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 179 (Thursday, December 10, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S8600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHERN NEVADA CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS 
                         ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

  Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate the 
southern Nevada chapter of the Military Officers Association of America 
on reaching a significant milestone of 50 years of service in our 
State. It gives me great pleasure to recognize this entity that does so 
much for Nevada's veterans, active military members, and their 
families.
  For half a century, the southern Nevada chapter has provided southern 
Nevada's military community with an incredible support system to 
address a diverse range of veterans and active military members' 
issues. The organization offers our Nation's brave men and women advice 
and guidance on compensation and benefits, as well as raises money to 
benefit Wounded Warriors, ROTC scholarships, and other entities helping 
our heroes who have defended our freedoms. The southern Nevada chapter 
spearheaded the Veterans Court Program, which gives veterans a second 
chance and helps to expunge misdemeanors from their records, so long as 
they participate in a rehabilitation program, perform community 
service, and maintain a positive lifestyle.
  Southern Nevada's military community is fortunate to have this 
chapter working as an ally to improve the lives of veterans. The 
organization also advocates on behalf of America's national defense, an 
issue I believe is crucial for our country. I am grateful to each and 
every member of this organization for their service and sacrifice in 
defending our Nation. There is no way to adequately thank the men and 
women who sacrifice their lives for our freedoms. Their service is 
invaluable to our country.
  As a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have had no 
greater honor than the opportunity to engage with the men and women who 
served in our Nation's military. I recognize Congress has a 
responsibility not only to honor the brave individuals who serve our 
Nation, but also to ensure they are cared for when they return home. I 
remain committed to upholding this promise for our veterans and 
servicemembers in Nevada and throughout the Nation. I am grateful to 
have organizations like the southern Nevada chapter working towards a 
common goal: fighting to ensure the needs of our veterans are met.
  Today I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in recognizing 
the southern Nevada chapter of the Military Officers Association of 
America, an organization with a noble and charitable mission. I am 
humbled and honored to recognize its 50th anniversary, and I wish to 
thank all of the hard-working members for everything they do.

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