[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3939]
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, I rise to honor today as 
National Hire a Veteran Day.
  This day is crucial to the spirit and health of both America's 
veterans and our communities. Set aside to raise awareness to the 
unique skills and useful abilities of servicemembers after military 
service, we must use this day to recognize the sacrifice and the 
strength of our veterans.
  In America's private and public sectors, qualities like dedication, 
determination, and tenacity are highly valuable. These are features 
fostered during military service and can be even more useful in 
nonmilitary employment. As 200,000 military members retire and become 
veterans each year, more and more qualified potential employees are 
eligible to join the greater American workforce.
  Madam Speaker, as employers look to hire, they must value the talent 
present amongst our American troops. Each and every servicemember 
deserves the opportunities to create unique and positive impact after 
they have made sacrifices to defend our great Nation.

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