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Retired Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. Garrett Anderson listens to State Representative Mark L. Walker, 53rd District, discuss Veteran and Service Member legislation. Anderson, who was wounded in Iraq in 2005, and his spouse, Sami, advocate for combat Veterans. Joined by legislators, advocates, the Adjutant General of Illinois Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Acting Director Terry Prince, Governor JB Pritzker signed seven pieces of legislation today, Aug. 15, that aim to improve the lives of Illinois’ service members and veterans and honor their service to their state and nation. The legislation included a bill that honors Illinois National Guard members killed while performing their duties under the authority of the Governor through the presentation of a State of Illinois Flag to their next-of-kin.
| Date Taken: | 08.15.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 08.16.2021 00:29 |
| Photo ID: | 6784087 |
| VIRIN: | 210815-A-OH563-118 |
| Resolution: | 2791x3263 |
| Size: | 1.19 MB |
| Location: | SPRINGFIELD, IL, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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