Package Of Bills To Support Veterans A er Suicide

From The Desk Of Congressman Jefferson Van Drew

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Van Drew introduced three pieces of legislation - the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act, the Green Star Families Act, and the Veterans’ Telecommunications Protection Act - aimed to bring awareness of veteran suicide and to ease the burden of costs for veterans’ organizations.

“Andrew Thomas McCaffrey was a brave and fearless man who served his country in Afghanistan. Far too often, our veterans do not receive the care they need when they return from service, and tragically lose their lives to suicide,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Stars Veterans Service Act is a tribute to veterans like Andrew McCaffrey and provides a symbol of recognition and support for family members affected by veteran suicide. Each year, we lose thousands of veterans to suicide - we must allocate necessary funding and resources to fight for our veterans when they leave service, just as they have fought for all of us.

“This package of bills recognizes all of the dedicated and selfless veterans across our nation and will bring awareness to the terrible tragedy of suicide. In Congress, we must invest in our veterans’ mental health and provide support to those who have lost their loved ones,” added Congressman Van Drew.

“Recognizing the existence of a problem is the first step towards finding a solution. By acknowledging the importance of the Green Star Service Flag, we take the first official step towards addressing the issue of veteran suicide,” said Matt Cahill, founder of Green Star Families of America.

The Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act is named in memory of Andrew Thomas McCaffrey, who served in Afghanistan, to bring awareness and support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a Green Star Flag for next of kin of veterans who die by suicide.

The Green Star Families Act establishes a counseling program through the Veterans Affairs Department for families and caregivers of veterans deceased as the result of suicide, at no cost to them.

The Veterans’ Telecommunications Protection Act requires providers of cable services and telephone services to charge veterans’ organizations residential rates for such services.

Notice Of Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that James Wagner has made application to the Long Beach Township Land Use Board for approval of a minor subdivision to affect certain lot line changes between four (4) existing lots located at 10512 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, being Lots 1.04, 1.05, 1.06 and 1.07, Block 11.04 on the Long Beach Township Tax Map.

Applicants are requesting the following variances and design waivers: is matter is on the meeting agenda for the Long Beach Township Land Use Board’s meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Administration Building, First Floor Court Room, 6805 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, NJ, at which time persons interested may appear personally or by agent or attorney with a properly authorized power of attorney. Please note that this is an in person meeting only. ere will be no virtual component.

• Waiver of requirement to show existing and proposed contours due to no changes to existing improvements or impervious cover.

Applicants will seek any other variances and/or waivers that may be required by the Long Beach Township Land Use Board at the time of the Public Hearing.

Should the meeting format change, the Township website will be updated with necessary information up to and including the date of the meeting. You will not receive notice of a meeting format change. It is up to you to check the Township website or call the Township (609.361.6653) during normal business hours on the day of the hearing for any change from in person to virtual meeting.

Documents are available for inspection at the Land Use Board Office, 6805 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, New Jersey during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.

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