[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 198 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6067-H6068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING OUR BRAVE SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our brave 
servicemembers and their families.
  America's veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedom, and for 
that, I am deeply grateful, but words alone are not enough.
  As Members of Congress, it is our job to honor the pledge we made to 
military families and ensure that they get the benefits that they 
deserve.
  When my constituent, Shirley Thomas, suddenly stopped receiving her 
VA benefits, she reached out to my office for help. In just 3 short 
weeks, my team was able to restart Shirley's benefits and secure back 
payments for the months that she missed.

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  I recently visited Shirley and reiterated my commitment to helping 
military families like hers, because supporting our servicemembers 
means supporting them long after they come home. It means providing 
them with safe, affordable housing; expanding educational opportunities 
to help veterans pursue their career goals; improving home care 
services for elderly veterans; and so much more.
  Today, and always, I will keep fighting to do just that.

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