LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Congressman Gray hosts Veterans Advisory Committee meeting

Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) held the inaugural Veterans Advisory Committee meeting at the Atwater Veterans Hall. It was the first in a series of meetings Congressman Gray will convene with district stakeholders, advocates and local officials. 

 “I appreciate the veterans and advocates from across the Valley who took the time to meet with me this week,” said Congressman Gray. “Yesterday’s meeting was just the first I plan to have with our neighbors who served in our armed forces. We discussed ways to improve delivery of veterans’ medical services, supports for unhoused veterans and opportunities for increased funding for veteran services offices.”

 Congressman Gray was joined by representatives from veteran service organizations across the Valley, including:

• Steve Fimbrez, Commander, G.I. Forum
• Ed Skelton, Veterans Service Officer, Merced County
• Ryan Kegley, Stanislaus County Veteran’s Service Office
• Amanda Brown, VA Certifying Official, UC Merced Veteran Services
• Julie Cusator, Information Officer, CALVet