[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 26, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      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. Madam Speaker, yesterday, we celebrated 
National Hire a Veteran Day. In 2017, the nonprofit Hire Our Heroes 
established the day to highlight the many talented men and women who 
served our country who are now seeking civilian employment.
  Hire Our Heroes serves as a resource bank for veterans to seek 
professional advice, discover new training resources, and search for 
new job opportunities.
  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. 
While we may never be able to fully repay them for their sacrifice, the 
very least we can do is help ease the transition back into civilian 
life.
  A big part of that transition is ensuring there are well-paying, 
family-sustaining jobs available for our men and women in uniform when 
they return home.
  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 that is to prepare them for the workforce outside of the 
military.
  Madam Speaker, the best way to thank a veteran is to hire a veteran. 
The skills obtained during service are invaluable.

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