In acknowledgement of his work on behalf of California veterans and recognition of his tenure as chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Sen. Mark Wyland, R-Carlsbad, was recently named the 2009 Legislator of the Year by The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California.
“We are proud to present Sen. Wyland with this distinguished honor,” said VFW State Adjutant/Quartermaster James Rowoldt. “His unwavering support of veterans' issues is an example for all legislators to follow and we thank him for his continued dedication.”
Wyland said he is appreciative that this prestigious group that does so much for our service men and women would honor him with this recognition.
“After the important work we did last year to renew the CalVet Home Loan Program, I'm especially pleased to be named Legislator of the Year by The Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization that has a rich tradition of enhancing and improving the lives of millions of veterans and civilians alike,” he said.
From providing free phone cards to active duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW continues to honor those lost in service by supporting the nation's armed forces. Wyland represents the people of the 38th Senate District, which includes cities in North County and the south Orange County cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
“We are proud to present Sen. Wyland with this distinguished honor,” said VFW State Adjutant/Quartermaster James Rowoldt. “His unwavering support of veterans' issues is an example for all legislators to follow and we thank him for his continued dedication.”
Wyland said he is appreciative that this prestigious group that does so much for our service men and women would honor him with this recognition.
“After the important work we did last year to renew the CalVet Home Loan Program, I'm especially pleased to be named Legislator of the Year by The Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization that has a rich tradition of enhancing and improving the lives of millions of veterans and civilians alike,” he said.
From providing free phone cards to active duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW continues to honor those lost in service by supporting the nation's armed forces. Wyland represents the people of the 38th Senate District, which includes cities in North County and the south Orange County cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.