New State Law Honors Vietnam Veterans

3 04 2008

New State Law Honors Vietnam Veterans

With unanimous support from the legislature, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law that March 29th is Vietnam Veterans Day. The pen is being given to Diane Finnemann, the sister of Twins Platoon member Wallace “Skip” Schmidt. She was a driving force behind the legislation. The author of the bill, Representative Larry Howes of Walker, Minnesota peers over her shoulder sharing the moment. The new law will change for the better the way many Vietnam Veterans view their service to our country and state.

It is worthwhile to listen to what Governor Pawlenty’s had to say about our Veterans. Click on the below link to hear the Govenor’s pod cast. It is 15 minutes long, so it may take a few minutes to load after you click on the link.

Minnesota Govenor Pawlenty shares his personal experience