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Larson Honors Southington World War II Veteran

October 29, 2016 Press Release

Southington, CT – Saturday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Warren Abell of Southington with the medals he earned for his honorable service during World War II.

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Local, Veterans

Larson Attends Dedication in Honor of Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families

October 25, 2016 Press Release
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) attended the dedication of the Gold Star Mothers Sculpture in honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD.
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Veterans

Larson and Korean Ambassador Present Medal of Gratitude to Nearly 100 Korean War Veterans

October 21, 2016 Press Release
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young of the Republic of Korea held a special medal ceremony for veterans of the Korean War. Larson and Ambassador Ahn worked together to secure the Medal of Gratitude for nearly 100 local Korean War veterans.
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Veterans

Larson Visits St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

October 19, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy. In 2009, Larson secured $175K for the School of Pharmacy, and has continually supported their efforts to train passionate, knowledgeable pharmacists.
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Local

Larson Visits South Park Inn Homeless Shelter

October 19, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the South Park Inn, a homeless shelter that serves nearly 1,500 men, women, and children each year.
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Local

Larson Honors Vietnam Veterans

October 19, 2016 Press Release
Rocky Hill, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, CT Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly, Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha, Major General Thadeau Martin and over 300 Vietnam veterans in a ceremony to honor their service.
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Local, Veterans

Larson Honors Winsted Korean War Veteran

October 19, 2016 Press Release

Winsted, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) honored Anthony Zacchio of Winsted with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The Republic of Korea offers this medal to Korean War veterans in gratitude for their service and assistance in preserving Korea’s freedom. 

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Local, Veterans

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Bronin Announce $4.75 Million in Federal Public Safety Grants for Hartford

October 14, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that $4.75 million in federal public safety grants for the City of Hartford.
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Grants, Local, Promise Zone

Larson Honors CT Friends of Veterans

October 12, 2016 Press Release

West Hartford, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the CT Friends of Veterans, Inc. for their work in organizing the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance’s recent stop in West Hartford. The traveling memorial was in Connecticut from August 26th – 28th, allowing veterans and their loved ones a chance to pay their respects.

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Local, Veterans

Larson Appoints Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to Veterans Council

October 5, 2016 Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he has appointed Bristol residents Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to his Veterans and Military Advisory Council.

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Local, Veterans

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