Press Release

ARCURI TO HONOR FINGER LAKES VETERANS

Washington, DC -- U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will present the Medal of Honor flag to the family of Robert Stryker at Pine Hill Cemetery in Throop and speak at the traveling Vietnam Memorial wall in Geneva on Friday, May 23rd.

Presentation of Medal of Honor Flag

Time:             11:30am to 12:00pm
Date:             Friday, May 23, 2008
Location:       Robert Stryker Grave Site
                      Pine Hill Cemetery
                      Centerport Rd., Throop

 Memorial Day Celebration with Dignity Traveling Vietnam Wall

Time:       5:30pm
Date:        Friday, May 23, 2008
Location:  Seneca Lake State Park, Geneva

Since taking office, Arcuri has worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to implement an ambitious agenda to honor our nation’s commitment to veterans and service members. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed, with Arcuri’s strong support, legislation including:    

The largest increase for veterans’ health care in the Veterans Administration’s 77-year history, adding more than 1,800 new caseworkers to reduce the backlog of benefits claims. 

The Wounded Warriors Assistance Act (H.R. 1538) provides the staffing, training, and oversight necessary to ensure that our wounded warriors receive the quality care they deserve. 

The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (H.R. 3997) makes permanent tax provisions to relieve economic hardships for military families.

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