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Buchanan reintroduces Disabled Veterans Commemorative Stamp ResolutionCommemorative Stamp Suggested by Venice Constituent
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| April 29, 2009 | |||
| Washington, DC -- Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) reintroduced legislation today to honor our nation’s veterans. Buchanan reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to express the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor our nation’s disabled veterans. “There are more than three million disabled veterans in our country,” said Buchanan. “These men and women have risked their lives and sacrificed their health in dedicated service to our country. A commemorative stamp would be a fitting tribute to our disabled veterans.” The resolution was cosponsored by 30 bipartisan Members of Congress. The commemorative stamp was first proposed by Buchanan’s constituent, Richard Lemm of Venice. “The best ideas come from my constituents,” said Buchanan. “There has never been a stamp to honor disabled veterans. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. ” The U.S. Postal Services (USPS) issues commemorative stamps to commemorate or celebrate individuals and events. The USPS Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee reviews and appraises approximately 50,000 proposals submitted for commemoration each year. The postmaster general has the exclusive and final authority to determine both subject matter and design. |
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