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Veterans Week
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November 14, 2012
Last week, I was able to participate in three events that helped remind me that our nation is far greater and far stronger than any President, any Congress, or any election.
On Thursday, I attended the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Amarillo College. Many veterans’ events focus on older veterans, and there were a number in attendance at lunch. But Amarillo College has a very active student veterans' club for those who have served and then come home to go back to school. While attending AC, these veterans are also giving back to the community with a host of projects and activities. It reminded me that we have always counted on our veterans, not only to defend the country while they serve, but also to help build the country when they come home.
Finally, on Friday I attended the 14th annual Veterans Day Celebration by Travis Elementary School in Pampa. More than 400 young voices sang to honor our veterans and our nation in front of several visiting wounded warriors and a large crowd from the community. It was incredibly moving, and I confess I had to wipe away a tear a couple of times. Mrs. Kay Pittman directs the show and her passion is to see that every student at Travis has a proper appreciation for how fortunate we are as Americans. I told the students that I wish I could have every member of Congress attend their program.
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