[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 196 (Tuesday, November 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1216-E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMITMENT TO HAMILTON COUNTY VETERANS

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 9, 2021

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 13,301 Veteran 
residents of Hamilton County, Indiana, in collaboration with state and 
local officials of the county and submit the following for the record:
  Whereas, Hamilton County is proud to be home to 13,301 Veterans; and
  Whereas, we continue to build, encourage, and connect resources and 
systems of care that empower Veterans to live their best lives and 
realize their full potential within our community; and
  Whereas, Hamilton County, in collaboration with our residents and 
partners, is committed to the health and well-being of the men and 
women who have served our country; and
  Whereas, since 2005 the rate of suicide in Hamilton County among 
Veterans was 32.0 per 100,000, compared with 17.2 per 100,000 for 
nonveterans; and
  Whereas, we remain concerned about the number of veterans that we 
have lost to suicide; and
  Whereas, we recognize the challenges when transitioning from active-
duty status, understand Veteran assistance is a constant community 
effort, and the need to assist Veterans in navigating those resources 
that the Hamilton County community provides is continually addressed.
  Whereas, we commit to engage in community efforts and collaborate 
with partners like the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 
the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs, Hamilton County Health 
Department, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, 
community mental health centers, and our business and non-profit 
community members to create effective solutions to reduce Veteran 
suicide within our community.
  Whereas, we are committed to creating a welcoming community where our 
returning Veterans can live, work, and thrive with ready access to the 
care they need when they need it.
  As Indiana's Fifth Congressional District Representative, I proclaim 
our community's appreciation of our Veterans, and our pledge to help 
save veteran lives.

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