The popular expression goes "If you love Freedom, thank a Vet. This measure provides a collective way for Hermosa Beach Citizens to do just that. We like to call this concept Veterans' CREDIT because it recognizes the experience, sacrifice and discipline that is exhibited by Veterans who possess an Honorable Discharge from the all-volunteer Armed Forces of the United States. Members of the military forgo civilian opportunities for employment and education in order to serve our Country. During their military service they undergo rigorous training and assume great responsibility. We contend, and experience proves the point, that Veterans make great employees. There are thousands of Veterans providing excellent service in our state as public safety personnel, administrators, professionals and technicians. They are accustomed to working as a team in a structured environment; they respect authority and in the modern military have been trained to work with state-of-the-art equipment. Do not be concerned about specific job skills because Civil Service rules require that competency for the subject job is tested, before the Veteran can receive any points. Veterans care about people as exhibited by their voluntary service. Hermosa Beach has the opportunity to join the Cities of El Segundo, Gardena, Inglewood, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and thousands of other cities throughout our State and Nation in showing our appreciation for the sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Forces who have completed their service and proudly bear the title of Veteran.

J.R. Reviczky, Councilmember
Michael Keegan, Mayor
Kathy Heye Dunbabin, Councilmember
Steven A. Crecy, Hermosa Beach Veterans' Memorial Committee
Sam Y. Edgerton, Councilmember

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