[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 83 (Monday, May 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        COMMEMORATING THE VOLUNTEERISM OF PUERTO RICO'S WOUNDED 
                        WARRIOR PROJECT LEADERS

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                     HON. JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON

                             of puerto rico

                  in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2022

  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
selfless local leaders of Puerto Rico's Wounded Warrior Project and the 
contributions they make toward improving the lives of active-duty 
service members, veterans, and their families.
  The Wounded Warrior Project was founded in 2003 with a unique, non-
partisan mission: to support those who have born the cost of war, 
whether their injury be physical or mental. Nowhere are these services 
needed more than Puerto Rico, where servicemembers and veterans alike 
face extra hurdles to accessing the care they need to recover from the 
sacrifices they made on behalf of our country.
  Despite these barriers, local leaders at the Wounded Warrior Project 
have led the way. Over the past year they have hosted 38 events for 
warriors and family members. This resulted in more than 385 engagements 
that helped heal, connect, and empower our post 9-11 veterans living in 
Puerto Rico. This past weekend they served their community again by 
holding an expo this Saturday that educated veterans on VA benefits, 
employment opportunities, and healthcare access. I want to thank the 
local peer support leaders and national staff who made this happen and 
who continue their selfless service to country and community.

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