Veterans
The Challenge
"I made a promise to myself after
volunteering at the Seattle veterans hospital during the Vietnam War
that I would do everything I could to help those individuals who sacrificed
for our country. Now that I'm in a position to really make a difference,
I will continue to make sure veterans get the services and benefits
they deserve."
--Senator Patty Murray
Senator Murray is:
- The daughter of a disabled World War II veteran
- The first woman to serve on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee;
- Committed to helping Washington State's 700,000 veterans.
Senator Murray has:
- Helped fund and open the Tahoma National Cemetery
- Worked to ensure that all veterans can receive military funeral
honors
- Pressed the VA to improve services
- Fought to recognize America's veterans.
Senator Murray was:
- Awarded the “Medal of Merit” by the Jewish War Veterans
(2006)
- Named “Person of the Year”
by Washington’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (2004)
- Named "Legislator of the Year" by the Vietnam Veterans
of America (1998)
- Honored by the American Ex-Prisoners of War and other veterans
organizations.
Recent News Releases
12/10/2008
PHOTO: Murray Meets VA Secretary Nominee General Shinseki
12/7/2008
Murray Looks Forward to New, Honest Leadership for America's Veterans
12/4/2008
Murray Calls for Increased TBI Screening and Research after Study Reveals Long Term Toll on Service Members
11/20/2008
Senator Murray Helps Deliver Major Victory for Walla Walla Veterans
11/18/2008
Senator Murray Re-Elected to Democratic Leadership Team
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