Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi will recognize veterans and military families through two engagements this week, including a November 10 visit to Haynesville Correctional Center and remarks at the state’s official Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11.
According to a statement from her office, Hashmi will participate in the correctional facility’s Veterans Day Program to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of veterans within the correctional community.
On Wednesday, November 11, she will speak at the Virginia War Memorial, where her remarks will include recognition of military families.
“This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the individuals who have served our nation at home and abroad and to the families whose strength and sacrifice are an integral part of that service,” Hashmi said. “As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that the freedoms we cherish have been safeguarded by generations of Americans who answered the call to serve. The Commonwealth is home to more than 730,000 veterans, and we have a responsibility to ensure that their service and sacrifice are met with more than words of gratitude.”
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Hashmi said that responsibility includes funding quality healthcare, expanding economic and educational opportunities, and ensuring veterans and their families can access resources and assistance throughout their lives.
“We must continue to remove barriers and fulfill our obligation to those who have given so much in service to our country,” she added.
The statement said the engagements will highlight veterans’ lasting contributions and the state’s responsibility to support them and their families through access to care, resources and opportunities.
