[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 131 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H3843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
acknowledge tomorrow, July 25, as National Hire a Veteran Day.
  Veterans are an important part of our community. They sacrifice a 
great deal to ensure that we live in a Nation that is free and safe. 
Sadly, when returning to civilian life, many of our Nation's veterans 
find themselves unemployed or underemployed.
  I am an Army dad. My son was wounded in combat during a tour in Iraq, 
and so this issue is personal. My daughter-in-law is also a veteran.
  Our veterans are highly trained and highly skilled. They deserve our 
support while deployed and when they return home. One of the best ways 
to do this is to prepare them for the workforce outside of the 
military. That is one of the reasons I was proud to cosponsor the 
Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act last year with Congresswoman 
Katherine Clark.
  The bill instructs apprenticeship programs to account for a 
participant's competencies and prior experiences, including those 
gained during military service, among other things.
  Mr. Speaker, the best way to thank a veteran is to hire a veteran. 
The skills obtained in service are invaluable.

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