President and CEO of Temple University Health System calls Brady "one of the lions of Congress."
Congressman Brady receives Making an Impact Award from Joseph W. "Chip" Marshall, III, President and CEO of Temple University Health System(l.)and John MacDonald, President of Impact Services.
PHILADELPHIA ---Impact Services Corporation and Temple University Health System presented Congressman Robert A. Brady (D., PA) with the 2008 "Making an Impact Award," Nov. 12. The award was given in recognition of his strong legislative support for high-quality trauma and behavioral health programs and his efforts to provide job placement, housing and family service for the Nation's veterans.
The award was presented by Joseph W. "Chip" Marshall, III, President and CEO of Temple University Health System, and John MacDonald, President of Impact Services, which provides employment training, housing, community and economic development services to Philadelphians in need.
Calling Congressman Brady, "one of the lions of Congress," Marshall said that the ability to provide high quality medical and trauma care throughout the Temple University Healthcare System Hospital would not be possible without Congressman Brady's steadfast support.
During the last 15 years, Impact Services Corporation has provided transitional housing for 1,700 formerly homeless vets and placed over 2,500 veterans into full time employment. MacDonald said, "With the support of people like Congressman Brady new vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan facing multiple traumatic injuries Post traumatic stress disorder and other psychological strain from repeated tours of duty can expect support and care from the community and institutions that exist to serve them."
Congressman Brady, the author of The National Heroes Credit Protection Act, which protects the credit ratings of military service members while serving in combat, said he was honored to receive the award and he remains committed to supporting veterans and community accessible healthcare. "I intend to continue to do all I can to support those who have risked life and limb in the defense of our country."
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