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Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting 080823
A
We're
interested
in
what's
going
on
with
the
fact
that
and
I
know
that
the
local
VA
had
a
Workshop
a
couple
of
weeks
or
so
ago,
and
I
was
out
of
town
I,
couldn't
make
it,
but
for
the
Vietnam
veterans,
if
you
served
in
Vietnam
or
I,
believe
it's
200
miles
offshore.
A
Like
that
you're
going
to
be
covered
under
the
agent
orange,
that's
that's
no
doubt
about
it.
It's
it's
presumed
that
that
you
have
a
problem
with
legendaries,
and
so
you
automatically
qualified
the
Afghanistan
Iraq
Warriors,
there's
also
very
extent
the
area
where,
where
you
were
qualified
so
like
we
still
have
to
say
nothing
else.
If
you
don't
know
exactly
just
file
the
intent
which
I'm
going
to
do
myself,
I
wasn't
going
to
do
it,
but
I
am
going
to
do
it.
It.
C
B
C
A
Important
is
the
health
care
that
you're
going
to
get
if
you
are
covered
under
this
backpack
is
more
extensive
but
I
understand
than
what
we
get
right
now
and.
C
B
C
So,
even
if
you're,
not
at
a
hundred
percent
or
if
you
have
children
that
are
under
the
age
of
18
or
under
the
age
of
23
and
going
to
college,
they
will
benefit
from
that
too.
So
it
is
that's
what
I'm
saying,
even
if
there's
a
small
chance
just
do
the
intent.
It's
the
best
thing
that
we
just
came
from
a
training,
help
in
a
college
station
for
the
entire
State
and
are
both
Regional
Offices,
whether
Waco
and
Houston
and
I
won't
go
on
anymore,
but
I'll
just
say.
A
We
are
being
asked
that
if
we
start
our
meetings
from
scratch
and
I
would
like
to
have
the
input
of
the
committee
members
as
to
whether
they
want
to
restart
the
meeting
from
the
beginning
or
just
continue
and
being
recorded
from
this
point
on
what
are
the
wishes
of
the
committee?
The
meeting
that
we
started
at
11
30
.?
It
was
not
being
recorded
by
the
anti-department
because
it
would
not
press
it.
They
requested
that
we
start
the
meeting
from
scratch.
D
E
F
A
Have
motion
and
a
second
that
we
continue
meeting
as
we
started,
all
those
in
favor
say:
aye
aye
goes
against
the
motion
passes.
We
will
continue
the
meeting
from
this
point
on,
like
we
did
at
11
30..
Thank
you
so
much
so
anyway,
any
other
questions
or
comments
on
the
fact
act
or
any
items
that
we
have
discussed
with
the.
C
A
You
are
already
qualified
under
agent
orange,
that's
funny,
other
categories
that
you
can
qualify,
but
under
all
of
us
that
were
in
country
regardless,
what
unit
you
were
in,
you
will
be
covered
under
18
hours
and
the
benefits
are.
What
I
believe
is
is
the
health,
because
we
are
deteriorating
us
Warriors
from
Vietnam
or
to
Tyrion
faster
than
anybody
else,
and.
A
F
F
F
Right
100
came
in
November
of
2011.
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C
C
C
E
E
C
C
So,
like
I
said
I
and.
C
Or
not
and
I've
seen
them
that
were
Vietnam
were
in
designated
areas
and
they
don't
have
the
diabetes.
They
don't
have
the
heart
issues.
They
don't
have
the
skin
issues.
None
of
this
stuff.
It
just
affects
people
differently,
I,
don't
know
what
the
triggers
are
or
that
I'm,
not
a
medical
doctor,
but
I
do
know
that
it's
the
effects
they
come
from,
but.
C
A
Like
I
said
just
upon
the
information
tomorrow
is
a
deadline
unless
they
extend
it,
they
won't
take.
You
can
go
online
also,
but
I'm
gonna
go
in
person
and
then.
C
G
B
G
A
A
Okay,
with
no
no
response,
we
will
we
will
table
this
item
so
I'll
entertain
a
motion
to
table
the
other.
A
At
the
table
and
a
second
all,
those
in
favor,
say
aye
aye
all
right
professors
motion
will
be
saved
next
item.
An
agenda
has
also
been
it's
a
discussion
with
possible
action,
but
VFW
represented
regarding
accountability
of
every
veterans
organization
in
the
committee.
In
any
matters
incident
too
I've
been
advised
at
this
this
item
they
would
like
to
table
it
also.
So
all
entertaining
motion
to
table
that
the
item
item
number
two.
A
J
Good
afternoon
Jimmy,
yes
for
the
record,
just
you
know
the
cedar,
radio,
rec
centers
parks
and
recs,
any
veteran
I,
don't
know
if
you're
aware
any
veteran
could
go
to
a
rec
center
and
it's
free
of
charge
very.
J
Active
service
members,
yes
to
all
service
members,
okay,
with
active
or
not
active.
The
reason
is:
there's
a
lot
of
service
members
here
on
operation,
Lone,
Star,
Assistance,
Department,
assisting
Department,
Homeland
Security
right,
and
this
way
they
have
a
way
out
Sports
kind
of
like
ease
their
mind
by
physical
activity.
So
they
can
use
the
gym.
J
B
A
So
we'll
make
sure
that
this
particular
item
is
sent
over
to
the
city
council
for
for
their
consideration.
C
J
Mine
when
I
spoke,
when
I
spoke
to
Mr
Gustavo
the
in
charge
of
Haynes
rexer,
he
did
mention
it's.
It's
free,
12
veterans,
all
the
rec
centers,
no
matter
where
you
go,
it
could
be
the
basket.
I,
don't
know
all
about
the
pools,
though,.
J
C
C
And
service
members,
because
I
know
the
pool
like
I,
know
a
couple
of
veterans
that
go
to
the
the
North
Central
Park
one
and
they
have
a
class
movement
class
in
the
water
and
I
think
they
have
to
pay
but
I'm,
not
too
sure.
Well,.
J
A
But
this
is
used
to
me
about
veterans
being
able
to
use
the
rec
centers
for
free.
So
that's
something
that
that
we
need
to
put
out
through
to
a
community
of
veterans-
yes,
sir,
and
and
see
if
that's
that's
the
case
and
how
how
expansive
it
it
goes.
A
A
C
J
Good
to
go
okay,
as
you
can
see
here,
this
celebration
of
life
work,
sergeanto,
Garcia,
Jr,
passed
away
down
in
Korea.
His
remains
were
found
through
DNA
he's
going
to
be
coming
to
Laredo
his
burial
service.
It's
my
understanding.
It's
going
to
be
done
through
Fort
Sam
Houston
are
going
to
be
providing
the
services,
the
military
services
for
Sergeant
Garcia
Jr,
it's
going
to
be
October
14th.
The
time
is
still
to
be
determined.
J
Okay,
the
nephew
I
believe
it's
Rolando
Vera
requested
many
veterans
to
attend
the
funeral
and
pay
respects
for
the
veteran
the
VFW
Post
9194
is
in
as
well,
where
you're
probably
going
to
have
also
officials
elected
officers
from
other
districts.
Other
cities
come
down
here
and
pay
their
respects.
Also.
J
A
A
A
The
all
the
veterans,
organizations
and
the
Warriors
and
veterans
that
we
have
here
in
our
community
will
go
out
and
I
remember.
The
the
David
Lee
procession
was
was
really
very
impressive
and
and
if
their
his
family
would
like
to
have,
that
I
mean
obviously
our
this
community
will
go
all
out
in
in
accepting
the
remains
of
Sergeant
Garcia.
You
said
yes,.
C
A
So
as
we
will,
let
us
know
just
how
far
we
can
go
on
that
we'll
do
those.
Obviously
we
have
a
a
local
chapter
of
the
Korean
War
veterans,
association
and
Mr
Sanchez
is
present
so
I'm
sure
that
he's
very
much
involved
in
what's
going
on
and
he's
always
done
a
great
job
with
this
organization
and
with
veterans
in
general,
but
particularly
the
Korean
War
veterans,.
F
Again
for
the
records
Associated,
you
just
mentioned
that
we
have
a
Korean
War
veteran
organization.
They,
if
I'm,
not
mistaken,
I,
believe
we
have
about
seven
seven
Korean,
War
veterans
and
I
would
like
to
make
a
motion
that,
when
do
when
we
do
have
this
ceremony
of
life
for
consensio,
that
the
Korean
War
veterans
that
are
able
to
make
the
the
the
funeral
that
they'd
be
honored
as
under
pallbearers
and
that
they,
if
they
can,
that
they
live
there.
The
the
procession
stay
into
the
burial
grounds,
absolutely.
F
Mr
Sanchez
knows
all
of
them
and
he
even
goes
and
picks
them
up
and
takes
him
with
him.
You
know
because
some
of
them
cannot
drive
anymore,
but
I
would
love
for
all
the
Korean
War
veterans
to
be
a
pallbearers
at
their
funeral.
That.
A
Good
Adventure,
but
be
right
right
with
you.
Mr
Lopez
could
speak
to
the
family
because.
K
Around
2010
or
so
because
he's
there
considered
active
duty,
the
acceleration
a
few
other
actors
actually
active
duty,
so
whatever
they
have
to
be
correlated
through
him,
correct.
K
Obviously,
there
was
little
bit
very
little
participation
that
we
had,
but
if
I
remember
correctly,
he
was
in
charge
of
directing
everything.
So,
yes,
we
get
out
in
that
room
to
do
all
those
things,
but
I
think
we
need
to
be
very
white
and
very
conscious
as
to
coordinate
with
the
director
of
the
activity.
Director
that
will
be
coming
will
be
put
together.
The
event.
A
You
know
the
bottom
line
is
that
we
have
organizations
here
that
will
do
whatever
we
can
to
honor
this
Warrior
that's
coming
home
and
we
like
to
do
the
right
thing
and
not
not
be
able
to
to
hinder
any
of
the
family's
wishes.
Yes,
I.
J
Did
I
did
call
the
number
there's
a
1-800
number
and
it's
out
of
Fort
Knox
Kentucky
I
did
speak
to
you,
lady
I
do
have
her
phone,
her
name
my
phone
number.
Now
this
is
what
she
stated.
J
A
And
obviously,
just
ask
yes,
sir,
and
and
the
gesture
that
was
put
forward
by
Mr
Segovia
because
of
the
the
Yeoman
work
that
Mr
Sanchez
and
his
organization
has
done
is
is
well
worth
mentioning.
It's
only
going
to
be
a
honorary
ball
barrier.
Yes,
sir,
and
it's
just
a
matter
of
the
hard
work
that
the
Korean
War
veteran
organization
has
put
up
to
this
community
and
and
their
membership.
It's
just
just
an
honor
all
the
way
around.
So
if
it
cannot
be
done,
then
that's
fine.
A
I
Name
is
Ernesto
Sanchez
and
I
want
to
thank
the
VFW
for
taking
over
of
the
ceremonies.
I
will
be
glad
to
do
whatever
they
want
me
to
do.
It's
we're
only
three
that
are
walking,
so
we're
not
capable
to
do
what
they
were
going
to
do.
So
we
want
to
thank
them.
Whatever
they
want.
I
could
get
my
other
two
men
and
we
can
work
together.
A
I
B
A
E
E
Information
on
the
fairground
for
the
record
and
item
number
three
about
the
active
members.
I
know
that
right
now
they
cannot
go
in
free,
but
as
long
as
the
American
Council
say
they
can,
they
can
go
now
one
thing
about
for
about
six
years
ago
the
various
could
go
to
rec
center.
By
doing
the
rec
center
there
was
available
to
them
was
downtown
and
you
had
to
pay
for
the
membership.
I
think
it
was
about
30
a
year.
So
I
spoke
to
my
councilman
at
that
time.
E
Rudy
Gonzalez
and
we
did
away
with
that.
We
did
a
way
with
a
fee
for
the
veterans
and
they
could
go
to
any
Rec
Center,
because
I
mentioned
all
the
way
downtown
east
Laredo
Rio.
So
take
it
away
with
that
now
right
now
you
don't
you
don't
even
have
to
applying
for
a
membership
into
a
driver's
license.
It
says
veterans
right.
All
you
have
to
do
just
show
your
driver's
license
at
the
new
rec
center
and
they'll.
Let
you
go
on
free.
E
F
I,
the
communication
I
just
received
a
a
text
from
East
River
shop,
and
it
says
that
this
idea
was
brought
up
before
and
I
wanted
to
suggest
that
the
city
creates
a
calendar
for
November
and
promotes
to
the
public
all
organizations
and
businesses
to
submit
their
events
going
on
as
the
at
the
same
time
on
the
same
day,
a
printable
version,
so
that
we
can
share
it
with
our
veterans
in
the
month
of
November.
F
A
F
Of
schools
want
us
to
participate
in
the
veterans,
honoring
ceremony
and
so
for
each
school
to
submit
what
day
they
plan
to
have
it.
So
that
not
everybody
has
it
on
the
same
day,
and
that
was
one
of
the
reasons
that
we
spoke
Mr
with
Mr
agrejano
to
not
have
it
on
Veterans
Day,
because
there's
too
many
events
going
on
on
that
day
and
and
so
that
everybody
submit
whatever
events
they're
going
to
have.
That's.
F
A
And
I
believe
that
the
council
member
Perez
was
going
to
take
the
lead
on
on
this,
and
we
need
to
put
the
item
on
the
agenda
again
next
next
month,
because
it's
something
that
is
needed
because
of
many
different
times
during
the
year
that
we
have
so
many
conflicting
events
going
on
that
we
as
veterans
and
warriors,
we
can
attend
all
of
them
in
a
general
public.
The
same
way,
you
know.
A
What
he
was
doing,
but
Isabel
is
not
here
so
to
bring
us
more
more
information,
so
I
think
we
just
need
to
bring
it
up
for
next
next
meeting
again
and
it's
something
that
we
we
needed
very
badly.
A
But
it's
not
the
first
time
we
discussed
this
and
we
need
to
get
the
council
member
Perez
to
see
what
inrose
is
she's
made
with
the
city
council,
because
I
believe
they
were
going
to
take
the
lead
on
on
this,
with
with
the
assistance
of
all
the
organizations
that
we
have
here,
because
we
do
need
to
have
a
community
calendar.
A
A
J
Good
afternoon
German
fellow
veterans
committee
members-
yes,
sir
I,
want
to
say
like
three
weeks
ago
there
was
a
city
council
meeting,
I,
don't
know
if
you
were
aware
and
mayor
Dr
Trevino
brought
up
the
Veterans
Museum.
Okay,
it's
at
a
standstill
right
now,
it's
it's
Mr
Trevino
is
actually
here.
Maybe
he
wants
to
talk
on
the
on
the
museum.
J
But
he
did
authorize
me
to
if
the
VFW
wants
to
spearhead,
like
a
town
hall
meeting,
we'll
we'll
make
it
happen,
all
right
to
get
it
going,
because
this
is
just
getting
kicked
down.
It's
it's
getting
kicked
down
the
road
and
like
Mr,
Ella
Alvarez
fellow
veterans,.
J
J
We
can't
be,
you
know,
yelling,
we
can't
be
criticizing
like
we
did
last
time.
J
Is
that
better
go
ahead,
so
we
got
to
get
it
done,
it's
not
only
for
us,
but
also
for
the
future
kids
that
we
have
for
our
children
for
our
grandsons,
for
the
elementary
schools
for
the
Middle
School
for
the
high
school
students
that
they
want
to
see
fat
little
laredoins
veterans
in
a
museum.
What
it's
about
like
I,
told
them?
It's
like.
Let's
be
honest:
if
a
kid,
if
you
tell
a
kid,
what
do
you
want
to
see
a
Veterans
Museum
or
a
water?
Museum?
Let's
be
honest,
you
know
they're
going
to
say
this.
J
J
We
got
to
put
everything
aside
and
be
honest
with
ourselves
to
make
it
happen,
and
the
VFW,
if
you
want
we'll,
spearheaded
and
we'll,
have
some
kind
of
action
some
meeting
and
see
where
it
goes
because
Council
looks
at
us
and-
and
they
already
know
it's
just
bickering-
it's
just.
We
all
know
it.
J
So,
let's
chairman.
A
Yeah
I
know
all
I
can
say
is
that
these
committee
voted
or
not.
Having
have
you
seen,
a
Veterans
Museum
had
a
particular
address
and,
as
we
were
on
record
and
it
was
stable
and
this
community
is
not
in
favor
of
a
Veterans
Museum
at
this
address,
not
that
we're
not
in
favor
of
a
museum
okay,
but
we
have
to
understand
that
there's
many
issues
that
come
with
the
museum
and
the
first
one.
A
The
way
it
is
that
the
way
that
the
money
that
we're
talking
about
the
way,
the
money
that
was
made
of
accessible
for
this
location
is
encumbered
to
that
location.
And
it's
not
our
problem.
It's
not
the
veterans,
it's
the
city
council
in
the
county
that
did
this
and
that's
why
it's
been
going
on
for
what
20
years
I
don't
know
how
long
it's
been
I
know
that
Mr
Trevino
and
then
that
group
of
provided
us
with
a
brochure
with
a
local
information.
A
The
problem
also
is
that
we
just
can't
say
we're
going
to
have
a
museum.
The
average
salary
of
a
museum
curator
is
65
000
a
year
who's
going
to
pay
for
all
of
those
things
and
those
those
are
those
particular
items.
Those
issues
have
not
been
discussed
as
far
as
I
know.
The
city
doesn't
want
to
do
it.
A
They
got
a
million
dollars
but
I
understand,
but
that's
just
not
even
brick
and
mortar
that
just
the
the
planning
stages
that's
going
to
cover
that
and
then
you're
going
to
have
who's
going
to
run
it
who's,
going
to
pay
the
electrical
bills,
the
utilities
and
the
salaries
and
things
like
that.
So
yeah
it
it's
there
and
you're
right.
You
don't
want
to.
A
We
don't
want
to
take
the
the
bucket
down
the
road
or
so
to
speak,
but
there's
other
issues
that
the
veterans,
in
my
opinion
anyway
I
for
one,
would
rather
have
health
care
than
a
museum,
but
we
still
need
some.
Some
more
we've
asked
my
organization
Professor
resolution
to
that
effect.
However,
to
that
effect
that
if
we
are
going
to
spend
some
money
in
in
a
museum
and
lack
in
health
care
that
we,
the
older
Warriors
or
in
more
needs
of
the
younger
Warriors,
we
rather
have
health
care
than
a
museum.
A
A
The
various
museum
at
its
particular
location
and
I,
don't
know
the
address.
That's
why
I'm
saying
in
a
particular
location,
but
other
than
that
I
mean
we,
as
veterans
can,
as
a
group
are
obviously
open
for
discussion
on
whatever
issue
will
benefit
the
quality
of
life
and
the
veterans.
That's
why
I
chose
to
to
accept
this
position
as
chairman,
because
that
is
the
goal
that
I've
been
working
along
with
all
of
you
to
improve
the
quality
of
life
of
our
veterans
and
the
families.
J
J
H
K
I
think
it's
important
that
not
I
concur
with
and
I
also
confirmed
what
the
chairman
is
saying,
but
there's
been
one
important
factor
that
we
all
need
to
look
up,
and
we
really
need
to
understand
that
history
behind
it
and
how
that
interlevel
agreement
came
about.
Okay,
if
it's
it's,
it's
like
a
generous
mistake
that
there
are
a
lot
of
movement
factors.
He
never
wants
to
pursue
that
as
a
non-profit,
there's,
nothing
that
we
cannot
do.
K
K
K
A
Thank
you,
Miss
an
office
and
you're
correct
I
mean
that
that
money
is
in
the
hands
of
the
county
and
the
city
and
and
we
as
a
as
a
committee
that
we
are,
we
can't
we
can't
stop
him
from
doing
whatever
they
want,
so
that
money
is
controlled
by
the
county
and
the
city,
and
they
keep
telling
us
that
it
cannot
be
moved
to
any
other
location.
Any
other
project
or
anything
like
that.
So
it
is.
It
is
something
that's
done
way
before
this
committee
was
was
formed.
But
again
it
is.
A
For
that.
For
that
matter,
but
it's
going
to
be
up
to
to
the
elected
officials
where
they
want
to
do
it
or
not,
because
you're,
correct
I
mean
they
built
all
kinds
of
sports
facilities
and
and
other
social
social
events.
A
museum
would
be
a
great
thing
for
us
to
be
able
to
to
our
children
and
the
committed
goals,
but
there's
other
issues
that
we
as
veterans
are
facing
at
this
time
domain.
A
But
for
this
particular
money
that
we're
talking
about,
we
have
no
say
so
whatsoever.
I
mean
we
can
save
whatever
we
want,
which
we
already
have
and-
and
our
commitment
here
from
this
committee
by
the
majority
of
vote-
is
the
10
money
that
we
were
not
in
favor
of
that
location
and
it's
in
the
hands
of
of
the
city
city
politicians
to
see
what
they
want
to
do.
J
The
stakeholders
meeting,
so
that's
me
now
we're
bringing
everyone
together
and
trying
to
find
an
Avenue
approach.
How
to
you
know,
go
about
those
speed
bumps
that
we
have
it's.
Everyone,
managed
organizations
and
City
entities,
governments
coming
together
and
trying
to
figure
out
once
and
for
all
to
make.
K
And
I
can
recall
from
here,
but
it
was
I
want
to
say
2015
2016
Maybe,
so
yeah.
K
G
I'm
back
to
what
we
were
talking
about,
you're
going
to
research
and
bring
us
information
on
what
is
possible
because
the
the
the
the
matter
of
the
museum
at
that
location
is
already
at
that
issue
and
you're
going
to
bring
up
a
new
resolution.
J
All
right
coming
here,
like
if
I,
if
this
is
Ricardo
quijano
speaking,
not
as
as
a
VFW
member,
because
I
haven't
spoken
to
the
officers
right
coming
here
and
doing
this.
It'll
it'll
be,
and
you
might
some
of
you
might
see
it
wrong.
Right.
J
J
A
A
Obviously,
if
that's
something
that
your
organization
wants
to
do,
we
will
welcome
your
comments
and
your
your
opinions
and
and
whatever
you
want
to
present
to
this
committee
and
we'll
act
on
it
accordingly,
when
the
time
comes,
if
we
are
talking
about
the
seed
money
that
we
have
been
talking
about
all
this
time,
that
we
keep
hearing
the
same
stories
and
and
like
like
Mr
Robert
has
said
that
this
company
is
already
acted
on
that
issue.
We
have
no
control
over
it
whatsoever.
A
Yes,
and
we
we
also
thank
you
for
all
the
work
that
you
do
and
all
these
are
different
projects
and
the
organization
everybody's
organizations,
because
it's
not
easy
we're
coming
out
here
and
doing
what
we
want
to
do
to
improve
the
quality
of
life
of
our
veterans
and
and
for
all,
all
of
you
that
do
that.
We
thank
you.
So
if
you
have
an
idea
that
you
want
to
bring
to
this
committee,
we
will
listen
to
you.
A
E
Iano,
yes,
sir
yeah,
if
I
major
for
a
regular
Philadelphia
I
know
this
thing
about,
the
machine
has
been
going
on
for
a
long
time
since
and
and
you're
right.
We
voted
against
a
certain
place
for
the
museum.
Now
I
tend
to
be
corrected,
but
I
understand
that
all
post
office
downtown,
but
also
the
city
correct.
There
will
be
a
good
site
for
the
museums,
just
a
recommendation.
It.
A
Certainly
could
be
and
and
it
like
I
said,
the
issue
has
been
that
this
money
has
been
encumbered
and
they
cannot
be
moved
and
you
and
I
know
better
than
that.
Yes,
sir,
it
was
designated
for
that
and
that's,
but
it
can
be
understated.
Yes,
sir,
you.