Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Veterans Health topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Vietnam veteran from Sen. Baskin’s district says Agent Orange exposure continues to affect him
Summary
Ted Kanazik, introduced as from Senator Baskin’s district and a member of American Legion Post 735, said he served in Vietnam as a Specialist 4 and continues to experience health effects from exposure to Agent Orange.
Ted Kanazik, introduced as coming from Sen. Baskin’s district, told the meeting that he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and attained the rank of specialist 4. He said he was exposed to Agent Orange during his service and that the exposure "continues to affect him today." Kanazik also identified himself as a member of a color guard and of American Legion Post 735.
The remarks were delivered during the meeting's public-comment portion and were followed by a short acknowledgment from an attendee who said, "Congratulations." There was no formal action, vote, or staff direction recorded in the transcript related to the comments.
The comments add to ongoing public testimony about veterans' health and exposure to herbicides in Vietnam; no policy proposals or requests for action were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
No statutes, ordinances, or formal motions were referenced during the remarks. The transcript does not specify any next steps by staff or elected officials.
