[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        VETERANS EMPLOYMENT WEEK

  (Mr. BOST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the impact our veteran 
community has made on the United States' economy. Our Nation owes our 
veterans a debt of gratitude.
  As a Marine Corps veteran, I am proud to lead a resolution with my 
friend and the VA Committee Ranking Member, Mark Takano, to designate 
this week as Veterans Employment Week.
  Military service provides a unique and valuable experience that 
equips veterans with a range of skills and qualities that can easily 
transfer into the workforce.
  Through their service, veterans learn discipline, leadership, 
teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience, among other 
skills.
  These skills are highly sought after by employers across various 
industries and can be leveraged to excel in a wide range of careers.
  Additionally, veterans often bring a strong work ethic and a sense of 
duty that can contribute to a positive and productive work environment. 
Hiring veterans not only benefits the individual, but also 
organizations as a whole.
  Without veterans in the workforce, America would not be a world 
leader in innovation and economic growth.
  I am so grateful to the men and women who have served our country and 
continue to serve with their participation in the economy.

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