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Marion County VSO: 'Approximately 872 veterans' in county; officials to seek veteran‑friendly designation
Summary
Marion County's veteran service officer said the county has about 872 veterans who bring in over $6 million in federal compensation and pension; he urged more outreach, proposed pursuing a veteran‑friendly city designation and plans to rename a local post to the American County Veterans Center. No formal action was taken.
Scott, Marion County’s veteran service officer, told the commissioners court that "Marion County has approximately 872 veterans" and that "they bring into our county over $6,000,000 in compensation and pension of federal government," citing figures he said come from the Texas Veterans Commission. He described the VSO office’s role in helping veterans navigate…
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