Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
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Speaker, O’Bannon, Janis Release New Film at War Memorial
Mar 22nd
Today at the , (R-Stafford) joined caucus members (R-Henrico), chairman of the War Memorial's board of trustees, and (R-Henrico) at a new conference releasing volume II of Virginians at War, a DVD, produced by the War Memorial. (Check out the )
Virginians at War advances the War Memorial's mission of preserving the memory of Virginia’s fallen heroes and honoring their sacrifice, as well as teaching history and instilling patriotism in Virginia's children. Each volume in the series presents a number of 15-20 minute programs narrated by Virginia veterans interwoven with archival film and photographs, animated maps, graphics and music, presenting an insider's view of important historical events.
Cox Bill to Support Innovative Rehab for Wounded Warriors Advances
Feb 3rd
advanced out of subcommittee today with unanimous, bipartisan support.
introduced the bill to provide a free, one-year fishing license to military personnel and veterans with service connected disabilities receiving treatment from a military or veterans hospital in Virginia or an adjoining state.
The idea for the bill came from a program started at Walter Reeed in 2005. found that fly fishing and tying proved very therapeutic for soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines recovering from physical and emotional rigors of military service.
In the five years since starting at Walter Reed, Project Healing Waters has grown to 78 chapters nationwide and in 3 foreign countries.
Dr. Mike Cherwek, a retired cardiologist from 's district in Fredericksburg, testified in support of the bill and explained the great work of Project Healing Waters. Cherwek serves as national Vice President of the group.
Dr. Mike Cherwek, national Vice President of Project Healing Waters, testifies before House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Subcommittee.
In addition to support from the , HB 128 has .