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<July 26, 2006> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 26, 2006—Washington, Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo has expressed her support for “Hire a Veteran Week” and is encouraging employers on The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 125 earlier this week, which expresses the House’s support for the designation and goals of ‘Hire a Veteran Week’ and further encourages the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. “We owe a debt of gratitude to all our Veterans for their service in the United States Armed Forces. ‘Hire a Veteran Week’ is a small but important step in easing the transition of service men and women as they reenter the workforce. It is a way for us to call attention to the opportunities that Veterans offer for the skilled and trained workplace,” Bordallo stated. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Labor data, 20-to-24-year-old veterans had an unemployment rate of 18.7 percent in August 2005 compared with their non-veteran counterparts. For all of 2005, the annual rate was 15.6 percent for 20-to-24-year-old veterans compared with 8.7 percent for non-veterans in that age group. Women veterans also suffer higher rates of unemployment than non-veterans. Unemployment rates for women veterans aged 25-34 stands at 6.9 percent versus 6 percent for their civilian counterparts. Women veterans aged 45-54 have twice the rate of unemployment versus their non-veteran counterparts (7.1% versus 3.3%). Congresswoman Bordallo’s statement printed in the July 24, 2006, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, in support of H.Con.Res. 125 is below. ### Contact: Alicia Chon at (202) 226-1839 or Joseph E. Duenas at (671) 477-4272/4. STATEMENT OF THE HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO IN SUPPORT OF H. CON. RES. 125, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR `HIRE A VETERAN WEEK' July 24, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Con. Res. 125, which expresses support for the designation and goals of `Hire a Veteran Week' and encourages the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. Certain technical abilities, discipline, teamwork, and commitment to getting a job done right the first time are among the unique skills, experiences, and qualities that our veterans possess as a result of their military service. Civilian employers recognize these attributes as valuable to their companies. It is essential that the benefits of hiring a veteran be promoted in order to ensure that veterans are fully considered for civilian jobs upon separating from the U.S. Armed Forces. Unfortunately, many veterans experience difficulty finding employment following their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. H. Con. Res. 125 and ‘Hire a Veteran Week’ represent a commitment to improving the civilian professional and economic opportunities for the dedicated men and women who have worn our country’s uniform. I urge support for H.Con.Res. 125. H.CON.RES.125
Expressing support for the designation and goals of `Hire a Veteran Week' and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House) 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 125 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation and goals of `Hire a Veteran Week' and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. HCON 125 EH 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 125 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation and respect for the military personnel who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas veterans possess special qualities and skills that make them ideal candidates for employment, but many veterans encounter difficulties in securing employment; Whereas it would be inconsistent, inconsiderate, and contrary to the economic competitiveness of the United States to neglect the post-military needs of the military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas many of the brave men and women who have served the United States so gallantly and selflessly in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq since September 11, 2001, are beginning to return home to be reunited with their loved ones and will be re-entering the workforce or searching for their first jobs outside of military service; and Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Labor, the Office of Personnel Management, and many State and local governments administer veterans programs and have veterans employment representatives both to ensure that veterans receive the services to which they are entitled and to promote employer interest in hiring veterans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress--
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate week as `Hire a Veteran Week'; and (3) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon employers, labor organizations, veterans service organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental agencies (including such agencies in the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2006. ### Contact: Alicia Chon in |
