Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson honors Veterans with Doris “Dorie” Miller Commemorative Coin
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson paid tribute to sixteen World War II veterans at the Dallas Veteran Affairs Community Living Center in honor of National Salute to Veterans Week.
Congresswoman Johnson expressed her appreciation for their service and presented each World War II veteran with a Doris “Dorie” Miller Commemorative Coin. Doris Miller honorably served in the Navy during WWII and made his distinct mark in history during the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
“Dorie Miller is an American hero and I was privileged to know him as my neighbor in Waco, Texas,” stated Congresswoman Johnson. “The bravery displayed by Dorie Miller, a cook without weapons training who defended his country at Pearl Harbor, represents a true American veteran. It is because of him and these veterans I met this week, that we are able to enjoy our freedom in this country.”
The annual VA National Salute program began in 1978 when the VA took over sponsorship of a program started in 1974 by the humanitarian organization No Greater Love, Inc. VA Voluntary Service staff plan and execute local events and activities at VA medical centers. The National Salute is observed annually during the week of Valentine's Day, a day of caring and sharing which underscores the Salute's expression of honor and appreciation to inpatient and outpatient Veterans.
Congresswoman Johnson served as Chief Psychiatric Nurse for 16 years at the V.A. Hospital in Dallas before entering public service. She has been an unwavering advocate of our veterans and troops and she has fought tirelessly to preserve the benefits they have been promised, additionally she has worked for improved educational and job opportunities for veterans, expanded mental health care access for returning troops, and to rebuild and renovate V.A. and military hospitals.
