Hire Vets Medallion

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Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two businesses in the Sixth District who have committed themselves to serving those who served our Nation.

Tactical & Survival Specialties, Incorporated, of Harrisonburg was awarded the Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion for the second year in a row, while Rubicon Planning of Roanoke earned this distinction for the first time.

This prestigious honor is the only program within the Federal Government that recognizes the meaningful and verifiable efforts undertaken by job creators to hire and retain our Nation's veterans.

These two patriotic businesses understand why veterans are such an asset to any workforce.

According to a new Census report, veterans are more willing than civilians to work longer hours and seek full-time employment. Further, by nature, veterans work well in a team and have a sense of duty. They are disciplined, determined, and confident. They are trained to be problem-solvers, to adapt to changing situations, and they have a work ethic that is simply unmatched. For these reasons, I encourage all businesses to hire veterans.

I applaud and thank Rubicon Planning and TSSi for being one of a select few awardees across the Nation who have already committed themselves to doing so.

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