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The Weekly Roundup
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Thanking Our Veterans
Throughout the nation this weekend, communities will pay tribute to veterans with a variety of parades, ceremonies and dedications.
This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. President Woodrow Wilson declared a national day to commemorate the armistice a year later in 1919. That has since become Veterans Day.
The sacrifices these men and women make – all to protect our freedoms and our way of life – can never truly be repaid. We are forever in their debt, and we continue to be grateful for all they do.
For more about the history of Veterans Day, click here.
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Palmerton Memorial Dedicated
It was an honor to attend the dedication ceremony for the Waterborne Veterans Memorial in Palmerton last Saturday. Thanks to the Carbon County Navy Club for organizing the project, and to all our veterans for their service.
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New Laws to Benefit Military and Veterans
To help families of active-duty military members and veterans, three laws enacted during the current session by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Act 119 of 2018 requires public school to provide support services and information to a student when a parent or guardian is deployed for active duty.
To help raise additional funds for veterans’ programs and services, Act 149 of 2018 allows applicants for a two-year vehicle registration to double their donation to the Veterans Trust Fund, when completed online.
These new laws are in addition to Act 9 of 2017, the so-called Stolen Valor Law, which makes it a crime for someone to misrepresent military service or honors for the purpose of fraudulently attempting to obtain money, property or other benefits.
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Registry Puts Veterans in Touch with Services
To help ensure veterans have access to the wide range of support services and programs available to them, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has compiled an online registry to better connect veterans with available resources.
Registration – which includes submitting basic information such as name, age, home address, email, etc. – takes only a few minutes, and can be done at www.register.dmva.pa.gov.
Through this registry, veterans can choose to have their information shared with their county director for veterans affairs and other relevant state agencies. They can also opt in to receive timely, informative emails regarding local, state and national news; program updates; community events; and employment opportunities available specifically for veterans.
Additionally, I host a service officer from the American Legion at my district office in Lehighton on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The officer can help with compensation, pension, death benefits, education and health care, as well as any issues pertaining to veterans benefits or the U.S. Veterans Administration.
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PennDOT Centers Closed for Veterans Day
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Nov. 10, through Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
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| 110 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Lehighton, PA 18235 | (610) 377-6363 |
| 2681 State Route 903, Unit 3, Albrightsville, PA 18210 | (570) 722-8700 |
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| Email: dheffley@pahousegop.com |
| TTY: 855-282-0614 |
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