[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE VETS 4 VETS PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN 
                                  BAY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication and outstanding service of the Vets 4 Vets program at 
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
  Vets 4 Vets has been a student organization at University of 
Wisconsin-Green Bay since the Vietnam War. Following the Vietnam War, 
Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, the club has 
seen incredible membership and activity as veterans support their peers 
who return home and attend school at UW-Green Bay.
  Vets 4 Vets is a key resource on the UW-Green Bay campus, focusing on 
volunteering and fundraising for veteran causes in the area. They play 
a critical role in connecting student-veterans with peers, the campus, 
and the greater Green Bay community. Staff Advisor Elaina Koltz, along 
with current student club officers Ryan Leurquin, Shauna Rafferty, Eric 
Mattos, Hannah Roskopf, and Zachary Flores are pivotal in creating a 
campus where veterans feel connected and supported by both the staff 
and fellow students.
  Recently, members of Vets 4 Vets worked hard with the community and 
administrators of UW-Green Bay to open ``At Ease'' Veteran & Service 
Member Student Lounge. This space allows veterans to relax, share 
stories, and study around other veterans. This is just one example of 
the numerous initiatives that Vets 4 Vets assists with.
  I am proud to have a veteran-run organization in my district whose 
dedication to supporting fellow veterans goes beyond their time on 
active duty. This student organization truly demonstrates what it means 
to engage in selfless service.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in 
applauding Vets 4 Vets, its club officers, and its staff advisor for 
their service to veterans at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.