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2017 :Nationa{Women <Veteran Summit WHEREAS, 2017 National Women Veteran Summit's purpose is to provide women Veterans and the local, state,

Federal, nonprofit partners that seIVe them with information about Department ofVeterans Affairs' (VA) benefits and services, especially those designated for women Veterans; to engage in transparent dialogue about issues impacting women Veterans; share women-focused research and innovations; and connect with community partners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that., on behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth Congressional District ofTexas, I take great pride in recognizing 2017 National Women Veteran Summit. The participants in the Summit will positively affect the Veteran experience, as well as the VA employee competency in assisting women Veterans. Your service is worthy of the respect., admiration and commendation of the United States Congress.

~~/!--SheilaJackson Lee Member of Congress August 24, 2017