Veterans Employment Week

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Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the impact our veteran community has made on the United States' economy. Our Nation owes our veterans a debt of gratitude.

As a Marine Corps veteran, I am proud to lead a resolution with my friend and the VA Committee Ranking Member, Mark Takano, to designate this week as Veterans Employment Week.

Military service provides a unique and valuable experience that equips veterans with a range of skills and qualities that can easily transfer into the workforce.

Through their service, veterans learn discipline, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience, among other skills.

These skills are highly sought after by employers across various industries and can be leveraged to excel in a wide range of careers.

Additionally, veterans often bring a strong work ethic and a sense of duty that can contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Hiring veterans not only benefits the individual, but also organizations as a whole.

Without veterans in the workforce, America would not be a world leader in innovation and economic growth.

I am so grateful to the men and women who have served our country and continue to serve with their participation in the economy.

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