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VAC debates 'Legacy Veteran of the Year' award and tasks staff to design veteran discount program
Summary
Committee members discussed creating a City 'Legacy Veteran of the Year' honorary award to recognize older veterans who can no longer perform year‑round representative duties, and voted to task staff to develop a joint city/county veteran discount and veteran‑owned business designation program (motion passed).
Members of the Veterans Advisory Committee discussed a proposal to create an El Paso City "Legacy Veteran of the Year" honorary recognition intended to honor older veterans whose contributions laid the groundwork for current programs but who may not have the time or ability to serve as year‑long veteran ambassadors.
The proposer framed the award as a way to "honor veterans whose sacrifice, their leadership, and their long term impact on veteran communities…
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