[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 11 (Monday, January 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E66]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MR. JOE GRIFFIES FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY 
                     AND ADVOCACY FOR OUR VETERANS

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2024

  Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Joe 
Griffies. Mr. Griffies served our country with distinction in the 4th 
Division Infantry during the Vietnam War. His time in the Army was just 
the beginning of his lifetime of service to our nation. After moving 
with his wife Colleen to Cape May County in 2010, Mr. Griffies began 
his present career at South Jersey radio station, WIBG Studios. As the 
host of ``Welcome Home Vets,'' Mr. Griffies brings thoughtful attention 
to the particular challenges our veterans face and how our community 
can support them. Over the past thirteen years, Mr. Griffies has been a 
tireless advocate for veterans in New Jersey, whether helping them 
through complicated VA claims issues or supporting them through mental 
health crises. Some of his efforts include advocating for veterans on 
Medicare, freeing up office space in the VA to speed up appointment 
times, and aiding the introduction of a bill to allow New Jersey 
veterans honorably discharged to receive a free EZPASS. He is also a 
leading advocate for the Military Basketball Association, which helps 
our servicemembers and veterans experiencing PTSD, and has been a 
booster for the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) as it is set to be 
commissioned this year, the third U.S. Navy ship to be named for our 
great state. These are just some of the many ways Mr. Griffies has 
worked to ensure that veterans receive the care and respect they 
deserve when they arrive home, I am always grateful for Mr. Griffies's 
advocacy and am honored to recognize him today.

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