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 Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:01 am Post subject: BAVF to Honor Sens. Craig, Lieberman |
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"Carlton Sherwood Media Award" has a nice ring to it. Perhaps Kerry can squeeze it in as a presenter?...somewhere in his busy "Rehab? Moi?" schedule.
Actually though, certainly a worthy cause for your support consideration. God Bless these guys/gals and all the veteran's support organizations.
If you're near D.C. on June 17, check it out...
| Quote: | Blinded American Veterans Foundation to Honor Sens. Craig, Lieberman; 21st Annual Awards Program Supports Veterans Service
6/6/2006 10:30:00 AM
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To: State Desk
Contact: John Fales of the Blinded American Veterans Foundation, 202-257-5446
WASHINGTON, June 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF), at its 21st annual Congressional Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 15, will present its George "Buck" Gillispie Award for Meritorious Service to U.S. Sens. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) and Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.). The awards ceremony will take place in room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building.
"We're honored to recognize Senators Craig and Lieberman for their steadfast support of veterans rights and services," said BAVF President John Fales of Silver Spring, Md. "These national leaders continually stand up for the millions of women and men who have served or are now serving our country, and for their families. The entire veterans community joins us in applauding these heroes for their friendship, trust, and constant devotion to veterans issues."
Also at the June 15 program, the BAVF's Carlton Sherwood Media Award will be presented to WUSA9 TV's Madeline LaCore and the Web site Military.com. E. "Swede" Huelsewede and William Lehtio will receive the BAVF's George W. Alexander Memorial Volunteer Award, with the Foundation's Corporate Award going to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant.
The annual awards ceremony precedes the Foundation's annual Flag Day Picnic, on June 17. This annual patriotic gala attracts political figures, area civic leaders, veterans' service organization representatives, and the BAVF "family" of disabled and visually impaired veterans. Flags that were flown over the U.S. Capitol will be presented to many guests. As always, the picnic's famous hot dogs will be prepared and served by the gregarious Chef Lakis, a longtime Washington, D.C. fixture who has since retired from his cart at the northeast corner of 18th and K Streets, N.W.
Both events are part of the Foundation's annual Flag Week activities.
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The Blinded American Veterans Foundation assists blinded ad sensory-disabled veterans in attaining their full potential through research, rehabilitation, and re-employment. It offers employment networking and rehabilitation and resource counseling, and provides funding for rehabilitation centers. Other programs include a speaker's bureau, placement services, and compilation of related statistics. It also conducts research, educational, and charitable programs. This valuable service is performed strictly with volunteers and without a paid staff.
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