[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7591-7592]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   31ST ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) NATIONAL VETERANS 
                            GOLDEN AGE GAMES

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2017

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
31st Annual Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans 
Golden Age Games (NVGAG) that will be held in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 
7-11, 2017. The National Veterans Golden Age Games give veterans with 
and without disabilities an equal opportunity to demonstrate their 
competitive spirit through multi-event sports. The National Veterans 
Golden Age Games are open to veterans 55 years of age and older who are 
enrolled to receive healthcare through the VA. Competition events 
include air rifle, bowling, cycling, swimming, golf, and table tennis.
  The National Veterans Golden Age Games was established in 1983 to 
inspire older veterans to remain physically active, regardless

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of age or ability. Thousands of competitors have achieved personal 
goals through rehabilitation and competition. It is inspiring to see so 
many veterans improve their quality of life through the National 
Veterans Golden Age Games.
  As a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard for 31 years, I 
know the important role physical fitness plays in the lives of our 
veterans. This program is a continued success as displayed by the many 
veterans who look to the National Veterans Golden Age Games for 
fulfillment on multiple levels.
  I am proud of all the veterans who are representing the First 
Congressional District of Mississippi this year and wish them the best 
of luck.

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