Honoring All Who Served
Honoring All Who Served NOVEMBER 2012 — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
servicemen and women.
SENATE APPROVES VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS
We must never forget–and never take for granted–the sacrifices our
We owe our veterans so much. Surely those vets experiencing
Dear Friend: Whether in quiet reflection or public ceremony, this month we pause to remember and honor America’s true heroes – our nation’s
veterans have made to protect our country and keep us free and safe. I am proud to join with many others across Michigan in saying with gratitude and respect: Thank you for your service!
troubled times deserve a helping hand and a second chance. I recently supported legislation now signed into law to establish a veterans treatment court that serves veterans struggling with
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need
addiction and mental illness, such as post-traumatic stress. The court
more information about this legislative report, or if you need assistance
will assist veterans who get in trouble with the law–although violent
with any state agency.
offenders are not eligible–by treating conditions that can be the
Sincerely,
result of their service to our country. Under the new law, the specialty court works to treat symptoms instead of just punishing the individual. The court is required to maintain jurisdiction over a participant until the case is through the system.
S TAT E S E N AT O R
TONYA SCHUITMAKER
SCHUITMAKER SUPPORTS FREE HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE FOR DISABLED VETS Everyone should have the chance to enjoy Michigan’s outdoor heritage, especially our disabled veterans. That’s why I supported legislation–now law–that provides for a free resident hunting and
SENATE DISTRICT 20 TOLL FREE 866.305.2120 VISIT www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
fishing license to any 100-percent disabled military veteran. With many disabled vets living on limited incomes, it’s my hope that eliminating the license fee will help more veterans enjoy these great outdoor activities. Eligible veterans can obtain a license beginning March 1, 2013. Hunters and anglers should carry proof of their eligibility.
CONTACT INFO U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1-800-827-1000 • www.va.gov MI Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs 517-335-6523 • www.michigan.gov/dmva Use the QR reader on your smartphone to go directly to
www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
Kalamazoo Co. Contacts for Veterans 269-373-5304 • MVTF 269-373-5284 Van Buren Co. Contacts for Veterans MVTF 269-657-7376
Honoring All Who Served NOVEMBER 2012 — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
MI SENATE REMEMBERS For the 18th straight year, the Michigan Senate offered a solemn Memorial Day tribute to our fallen heroes. The special Senate service, held this year on Thursday, May 24, honored the servicemen and women who gave their lives while fighting for our
LICENSE PLATES SUPPORT VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Since 2001, motorists have provided support for the Michigan Vietnam Veterans
country. The
Memorial through the purchase
ceremony paid
of specialty license plates. Sales
tribute to the 15
of the plates, which feature silver dog tags and the reminder, “Lest
Michigan soldiers
We Forget,” have raised over $645,660.
and sailors who
More than 2,600 soldiers from Michigan lost their lives in Vietnam.
were killed in action during the previous
The memorial is part of the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park,
12 months. Gold
located two blocks west of the State Capitol in Lansing. The park is
Star family members
dedicated to all Michigan veterans, past, present and future.
were also welcomed by the Senate. Along with honoring the heroes who did not come home, the Senate recognized those who returned home injured in the defense of freedom. The featured speaker this year, Corporal Roy Thomas, shared a testimonial as a “wounded warrior.” Corporal Thomas was injured in 2004 by a hand grenade while serving his first tour of duty in Iraq. He was awarded the Military Order of the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star Combat V.
ONLINE RESOURCES: •M ichigan has ramped up efforts to help veterans find jobs. Visit
• T he Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America sponsors a great
www.mitalent.org/veteran/ to access employment services available
online service to make travel easier for disabled drivers. The Pump
to veterans. You can also sign up to receive a newsletter detailing job
Guide provides a directory of Michigan gas stations that offer
and resource fairs.
motorists with disabilities full service at self-services prices. Find it at
•M ichigan Veterans Benefits and Services booklet contains information about veterans benefits and
www.ThePumpGuide.com. • The Military Family Relief Fund helps the families of Michigan’s
services available through federal, state and local
citizen-soldiers in times of need. To apply for assistance or to donate
agencies. Click the book graphic to the right to
to the fund, visit www.michigan.gov/dmva.
view the publication or call my office to receive a print copy.
SENATOR TONYA SCHUITMAKER • 866.305.2120 • www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
servicemen and women.
SENATE APPROVES VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS
We must never forget–and never take for granted–the sacrifices our
We owe our veterans so much. Surely those vets experiencing
Dear Friend: Whether in quiet reflection or public ceremony, this month we pause to remember and honor America’s true heroes – our nation’s
veterans have made to protect our country and keep us free and safe. I am proud to join with many others across Michigan in saying with gratitude and respect: Thank you for your service!
troubled times deserve a helping hand and a second chance. I recently supported legislation now signed into law to establish a veterans treatment court that serves veterans struggling with
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need
addiction and mental illness, such as post-traumatic stress. The court
more information about this legislative report, or if you need assistance
will assist veterans who get in trouble with the law–although violent
with any state agency.
offenders are not eligible–by treating conditions that can be the
Sincerely,
result of their service to our country. Under the new law, the specialty court works to treat symptoms instead of just punishing the individual. The court is required to maintain jurisdiction over a participant until the case is through the system.
S TAT E S E N AT O R
TONYA SCHUITMAKER
SCHUITMAKER SUPPORTS FREE HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE FOR DISABLED VETS Everyone should have the chance to enjoy Michigan’s outdoor heritage, especially our disabled veterans. That’s why I supported legislation–now law–that provides for a free resident hunting and
SENATE DISTRICT 20 TOLL FREE 866.305.2120 VISIT www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
fishing license to any 100-percent disabled military veteran. With many disabled vets living on limited incomes, it’s my hope that eliminating the license fee will help more veterans enjoy these great outdoor activities. Eligible veterans can obtain a license beginning March 1, 2013. Hunters and anglers should carry proof of their eligibility.
CONTACT INFO U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1-800-827-1000 • www.va.gov MI Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs 517-335-6523 • www.michigan.gov/dmva Use the QR reader on your smartphone to go directly to
www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
Kalamazoo Co. Contacts for Veterans 269-373-5304 • MVTF 269-373-5284 Van Buren Co. Contacts for Veterans MVTF 269-657-7376
Honoring All Who Served NOVEMBER 2012 — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
MI SENATE REMEMBERS For the 18th straight year, the Michigan Senate offered a solemn Memorial Day tribute to our fallen heroes. The special Senate service, held this year on Thursday, May 24, honored the servicemen and women who gave their lives while fighting for our
LICENSE PLATES SUPPORT VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Since 2001, motorists have provided support for the Michigan Vietnam Veterans
country. The
Memorial through the purchase
ceremony paid
of specialty license plates. Sales
tribute to the 15
of the plates, which feature silver dog tags and the reminder, “Lest
Michigan soldiers
We Forget,” have raised over $645,660.
and sailors who
More than 2,600 soldiers from Michigan lost their lives in Vietnam.
were killed in action during the previous
The memorial is part of the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park,
12 months. Gold
located two blocks west of the State Capitol in Lansing. The park is
Star family members
dedicated to all Michigan veterans, past, present and future.
were also welcomed by the Senate. Along with honoring the heroes who did not come home, the Senate recognized those who returned home injured in the defense of freedom. The featured speaker this year, Corporal Roy Thomas, shared a testimonial as a “wounded warrior.” Corporal Thomas was injured in 2004 by a hand grenade while serving his first tour of duty in Iraq. He was awarded the Military Order of the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star Combat V.
ONLINE RESOURCES: •M ichigan has ramped up efforts to help veterans find jobs. Visit
• T he Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America sponsors a great
www.mitalent.org/veteran/ to access employment services available
online service to make travel easier for disabled drivers. The Pump
to veterans. You can also sign up to receive a newsletter detailing job
Guide provides a directory of Michigan gas stations that offer
and resource fairs.
motorists with disabilities full service at self-services prices. Find it at
•M ichigan Veterans Benefits and Services booklet contains information about veterans benefits and
www.ThePumpGuide.com. • The Military Family Relief Fund helps the families of Michigan’s
services available through federal, state and local
citizen-soldiers in times of need. To apply for assistance or to donate
agencies. Click the book graphic to the right to
to the fund, visit www.michigan.gov/dmva.
view the publication or call my office to receive a print copy.
SENATOR TONYA SCHUITMAKER • 866.305.2120 • www.SenatorTonyaSchuitmaker.com
