STILL SERVING AMERICA

Citations for Meritorious Service

Each year, the National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission joins with the Departments of The American Legion to acknowledge the contributions of Post Service Officers, Posts and others (with the exception of VAVS) to the rehabilitation program. This is done through the award of the "CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE."

This award is not meant for VA employees. The Certificate of Appreciation is the appropriate award issued by the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission to VA officials upon their retirement or resignation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

All Departments are urged to participate in this endeavor to pay tribute to those Legionnaires whose untiring efforts have meant so much to the success of our rehabilitation program. It is suggested that where possible the presentation of these Citations be made a feature of Department Conventions, Service Officer Schools, or Department Conferences.

In order that sufficient time may be allowed to prepare these Citations, it is requested that the names be submitted as soon as possible. Please include with each a brief summary of the nominee's activities during the period on which his or her selection is based. Would you also provide us with the DATE and PLACE of the presentation so that the Citation(s) can be prepared and mailed, as you direct, in time for presentation. Note: Please send information about the nominee to the Department Adjutant.

Your cooperation in submitting the nominations at this time will be greatly appreciated.

BARRY A. SEARLE, Director
National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission

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