Joseph P. Addabbo Jr's posts related to Veterans

ADDABBO SUPPORTS PACKAGE OF BILLS DESIGNED TO HONOR DECEASED SERVICEMEN & SERVICEWOMEN

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Urges All New Yorkers to Honor Our Country’s Fallen

Servicemen and Servicewomen on Memorial Day 

 

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Veterans

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

On Monday, New Yorkers all over the State celebrated and honored our veterans. 140 years ago, on this Memorial Day, we began honoring the brave men and women who put life and limb on the line for their brothers and sisters across the country and the state.  It’s the most valiant of sacrifices. 

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ADDABBO VOTES TO APPROVE LEGISLATION ALLOWING VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS TO CONTINUE FILING LAWSUITS FOR AGENT ORANGE INJURIES

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

S.6623 Passed Both Houses and Was Just Signed into Law

 

 

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ADDABBO: CONCERNED CHAPLAINS TO MEET IN QUEENS TO HELP OUR WARRIORS HEAL

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

VA New York Harbor Health Care System to Host Event for Clergy

 

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SENATOR ADDABBO THANKS VETERANS WITH 4th ANNUAL BBQ

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Queens, NY, August 13, 2012 – Before the summer months pass all too quickly, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens), a ranking member of the Senate’s Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs Committee, wants to invite all local veterans and their families to his 4th Annual Veterans’ Barbeque, outside his Howard Beach office.  Save the date:  

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2012 Veterans BBQ

On Saturday afternoon, August 25, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., welcomed some 130 veterans and their families to his 4th annual Veterans’ BBQ held outside his Howard Beach district office and VFW Post 2565, under the leadership of Mr. Pat Connolly.  This largest-ever turnout by veterans and their families enjoyed plentiful amounts of hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, ice cream and soda, served up by the senator’s staff and local volunteers. The block-party atmosphere promoted camaraderie and the crowd also was treated to  music performed by a local singer and a guitarist.

2012 Veterans BBQ

On Saturday afternoon, August 25, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., welcomed some 130 veterans and their families to his 4th annual Veterans’ BBQ held outside his Howard Beach district office and VFW Post 2565, under the leadership of Mr. Pat Connolly.  This largest-ever turnout by veterans and their families enjoyed plentiful amounts of hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, ice cream and soda, served up by the senator’s staff and local volunteers. The block-party atmosphere promoted camaraderie and the crowd also was treated to  music performed by a local singer and a guitarist.

Letter to the Editor from Senator Addabbo‏

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

August 27, 2012 

Dear Editor: 

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ADDABBO & LOCAL STUDENTS SEND VALENTINES TO OUR VETERANS

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Queens, NY, February 20, 2013 – NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is the ranking Democratic member on the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs Committee, paid tribute to the brave sacrifice given by American men and women in uniform by supporting school children in the district who work on a Valentine’s Day-themed project each year that applauds our heroic veterans.
 

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