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Tiberi Measure to Honor All Veterans Missing in America Bill
included in legislation passed by House The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on December 19, 2012, and was signed by the President. "I want to thank Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Begich (D-AK) for supporting this effort in the Senate and appreciate the help of Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH-15) here in the House," said Congressman Tiberi, the bill's author. "A few years ago a constituent first told me how difficult it was to ensure veterans without a next-of-kin received a proper burial. "Their remains would lay unclaimed in funeral homes indefinitely. That's not right. But thanks to volunteers with the Missing in America Project and this legislation, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can now provide a proper burial in a national cemetery for any eligible veteran. Veterans served their country with honor; putting them to rest should be dignified." Congressman Tiberi first introduced the Missing in America Act in 2009 and invited Ohio Department of Veteran's Services Director Thomas Moe (U.S.A.F., Ret.) to testify about the need for this measure when it was considered by the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs earlier in 2012. The measure directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with veteran service organizations and other groups, like the Missing in America Project, in assisting entities in possession of unidentified or abandoned remains in determining if the remains are that of a veteran eligible for burial at a National Cemetery. If remains are determined to be that of an
eligible veteran, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall cover the cost of burial, if the Secretary
determines there is no next of kin and there are no
available resources to cover burial and funeral
expenses. National Headquarters seeks Legion Slogan submissions As part of The American Legion's strategy for better promotion, we have to better market our name and what we do. And we need your words. Email a brief American Legion slogan to tagline@legion.org. Submissions must be received no later than April 19, 2013. If your tagline is adopted during the National Spring Meetings in May, you will receive $500 and a certificate of appreciation plaque signed by National Commander Jim Koutz. Include your name and phone number when submitting your entry; only one entry per email submission is allowed. In the event of duplicate winning entries, the
earliest received will be declared the winner. 2013 Department Convention opens in Toledo, June 28-30 The 95th annual Department Convention of the Ohio American Legion will be held in Toledo, starting June 28-30th. Toledo has a lot to offer in entertainment:
The Convention Call packet is scheduled to mail out in April. Your housing information will be included in the packet along with other dated material. Please note your credit card information is required to make housing reservations. Take advantage of the free entertainment
provided by the city of Toledo and plan to attend
this year's Convention. Headquarters seeks
Internal Affairs Director Job responsibilities: The Internal Affairs Director is responsible for Legion and Sons of The American Legion membership, maintaining the website, the newspaper and other public relations initiatives as well as numerous committee assignments and miscellaneous duties. Ideal candidate would have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Business Administration and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position. Must have outstanding organizational and administrative skills and the ability to interact with the members of the organization and the public. Interested veterans may submit resumes and/or
inquiries to: Legion Scholarship deadline is April 15 The deadline for the submission of American Legion Scholarship applications is April 15. Applications may be obtained by calling
Department Headquarters, (740) 362-7478 or on the
web site at www.ohiolegion.com. |