Source: Governor of Florida
Posted on: 12th November 2009
Governor Crist Calls on Florida Businesses to ‘Hire the Best – Hire a Vet’
Recognizing the tremendous contributions and significance of veterans who have served our country, Governor Charlie Crist today visited with residents of Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines. The 120-bed skilled nursing care facility opened to residents in 2001 and can accommodate 60 residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Governor Crist has proclaimed November 2009 as Hire a Veteran Month in Florida. The Governor’s proclamation reaffirms Florida’s commitment to the men and women who serve in our nation’s Armed Forces in times of war and peace.
“By recognizing our veterans, we honor not only their military service but also the contributions they bring to the workforce,” said Governor Crist. “In addition to the tremendous value our veterans provide their employers, a newly expanded federal tax credit for companies that hire our veterans offers a financial incentive to foster new businesses and help existing businesses grow.”
Florida has more than 1.7 million veterans, including more than 970,000 under the age of 65. Hire a Veteran Month is coordinated by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI), Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI) and the state’s 24 Regional Workforce Boards.
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