Monday, March 25, 2019 is hereby proclaimed as Minnesota Medal of Honor Day in the State of Minnesota. In 2009, the House passed HF433/SF236, which designated March 25 as Medal of Honor Day. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Obermueller (DFL-Eagan) and Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan), the bill honors Minnesotans who have received the Congressional Medal of... Continue Reading →
Minnesota & National Vietnam Veterans Day 2019
Friday, March 29, 2019 is hereby proclaimed as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of Minnesota. Governor Pawlenty signed a bill into law in 2008 declaring March 29 “Vietnam Veterans Day” in Minnesota. The law states “1,072 of the people whose names are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., were from the... Continue Reading →
Month of the Military Child 2019
The month of April is dedicated as the "Month of the Military Child." In recognition of their sacrifice, we take the time to celebrate children of Service Members and Veterans during April. The celebration was started in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger to highlight the important role that military-connected youth play. ... Continue Reading →