CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICEJOHNSON’S STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY

Washington, DC – (Thursday, November10, 2011)– Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day, which will be observed tomorrow:

“November 11th is an important and significant day in our nation as we have the opportunity to honor our veterans and offer sincere gratitude to those who’ve valiantly served our country. Our veterans' commitment to America has provided a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Union, in which we live. I encourage each of you to observe this day by participating in programs and events commemorating their loyal service to our nation.

I wish to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to all of our nation’s fallen heroes.  I also wish to honor the million-plus American servicemen and women who are currently stationed in the United States and around the world.  I commend them for their bravery and for the sacrifices they make to keep our nation safe and secure.

I will continue to ensure that our commitment to our troops and their families extends beyond November 11, 2011 and that we regularly honor the brave who’ve shaped our nation into a better country.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.