Carr thanks Morano and Commissioner Mata, discusses veterans' service
Carr thanks Morano for his leadership of the Veterans Committee, praises his energy and determination, and discusses the importance of supporting veterans who risked their lives for the nation. He also thanks Commissioner Mata for engagement on Staten Island veteran issues.
Thank you, Chair.
I appreciate the pan of praise, but I have to start by thanking you and commending you for your leadership of this committee since the start of the term.
You've shown in these last six months an energy, enthusiasm, and determination to improve the lot of the New York City veteran community that I think is not only commendable, but it's necessary.
I think that we always have to have a focus on those who served, many of whom served in combat, many of whom served and came back after traumatic experiences or physically traumatic injuries.
These people were willing to give their lives for our nation.
And the least we could do is support them now that they're home and their pursuit of jobs and their pursuit of housing and their pursuit of justice in some cases, in pursuit of a life of happiness that they more than earned with their service.
So thank you, Chair, for all of your advocacy on behalf of this wonderful community.
I also want to thank Commissioner Mata for being here today.
We had a productive conversation last week about the Staten Island veteran community and I think the New York City community at large.
And I look forward to continuing to work with you and your team.
And I appreciate you being here to give feedback on these pieces of legislation.