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Committee votes to request city resolution changing its name to Veterans Advisory Committee
Summary
The El Paso Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee voted 7–1 to direct staff to prepare a resolution for city council that would change its name to the Veterans Advisory Committee, citing public confusion with the federal VA.
The City of El Paso Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Jan. 16 voted 7–1 to ask the city to change the committee’s official name by submitting a resolution to city council.
George Ellis Esser proposed directing the Military and Veteran Affairs office to draft a resolution that would amend the enabling resolution to rename the body from the “Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee” to the “Veterans Advisory Committee.” The motion was seconded and passed by a 7–1 vote; one member opposed.
Nut graf: Proponents said removing the word “Affairs” would reduce public confusion between the local advisory committee and the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. The committee directed staff to prepare the amendment and submit it to city council for consideration.
Committee staff confirmed the passage and said the amendment would be scheduled for the next available council meeting. Members discussed only the title change and directed staff to return with a draft resolution for council consideration.
Ending: The committee recorded the vote in its minutes and will follow up with the city clerk’s office and staff to schedule the resolution submittal.
