Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans' Services
The Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans' Services was created by Governor Patrick's Executive Order Number 483 in April of 2007 and works to review and assess state and federal statutes and programs relating to veterans and the delivery of services to veterans, including health care, education, housing, outreach, training and retraining.
The Council educates the people of the Commonwealth and their elected and appointed officials regarding issues of importance to the Commonwealth's veterans. The council is chaired by Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray and works closely with the Department of Veterans' Services and the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation.
In December of 2007 the Council split up into six subcommittees. These subcommittees are: Veteran Outreach, Housing, Education, Employment, Health Care, and Family Support.
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Read about the Council's and the Department of Veterans' Services Recent Events and Initiatives.
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View Lt. Governor Murray's interview highlighting veterans' services in Massachusetts and MLB's Veterans Partnership with NESN reporter Heidi Watney before the Red Sox Game in July 2009.
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Watch a video recapping the Patrick-Murray Administration's MASS Veterans Tour: Massachusetts Awareness for Support and Services. From June 15th through June 29th Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray participated in various tours, meetings, and events supporting and relating to military and veterans issues.
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Click above for information on benefits for veterans and their family members on issues such as education, bonuses, and housing and healthcare support services.
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Read Lt. Governor Murray's speeches at Veterans and Military Events from 2007 - Present.
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This Executive Order established the Council on April 17, 2007.
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View a list of Members of the Council.
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Click above to find out when the next Council meeting will take place.
