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2/12/2008
Phillip Starr We're
delighted that the Governor came here today and presented us with a
$500,000 grant to serve recently separated veterans. This kind of funding
is critical, because these funds will allow us to connect veterans
to high-wage, high-growth jobs. Watch Video
About Job Funding Grants for California's Veterans »
12/7/2007
Tom Johnson 66
years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt addressed the nation in a short
10-minute radio address, in response to the savage unprovoked attack
on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7th, 1941. Now, as we honor Pearl
Harbor survivors and all World War II veterans on this day, we are
reminded that so many have sacrificed so much for all of us to live
in this great country of freedom and opportunity. Read MoreAbout 66th
Anniversary of Pearl Harbor »
11/11/2007 
Will Bush As
we celebrate Veterans Day across California, we are reminded of the
tremendous sacrifice that members of our armed forces have made around
the world. As these wounded service men and women return home to California,
many seek to rebuild their lives by becoming business owners in the
Golden State. Read MoreAbout our
Veterans »
7/6/2007
Steve Rosmarin  I've
been working here at the hospital for almost 20 years, and seeing if
we could get a veterans home and once Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
came in, we saw some action. And he's a man of action, and I think
that we've seen it, and today is the fruition for that program, and
I'm very proud to be here. Watch Video
About New West LA Veterans' Home »
7/6/2007
Tom Johnson We're
having the third of five groundbreaking ceremonies for new California
Veterans Homes. When the Governor took office he said this is a priority
for our state's veterans and now we have, in fact, a number one priority
in the country for veterans homes. It's a great milestone for veterans
all over California. Watch Video
About Veterans' Home Groundbreaking »
5/28/2007
Tom Johnson On
this day, we should all pause for a moment to remember those who have
fallen to protect our right to speak freely, pursue happiness and worship
as we please. Read MoreAbout remembering
those who have fallen »
9/6/2006
Thomas Johnson Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed four Assembly bills in support
of California's true heroes, our military veterans. His public bill
signing ceremony at the City Hall in Redding further demonstrates... Read MoreAbout Veterans
Legislation »
8/17/2006
Tom Johnson The
origin of the Purple Heart decoration dates back to the revolutionary
war and as such, it is the oldest military decoration in the world
in present use. George Washington ordered this medal given for "instances
of unusual gallantry and extraordinary fidelity" and he ordered it
to be permanent... Read MoreAbout the
Purple Heart decoration »
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