CARMEL- Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, Yorktown) hosted a luncheon in honor of Hudson Valley veterans for a second year. In partnership with local grocer Stop & Shop, as well as Congressman Mike Lawler, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Clerk Mike Bartolotti, and Putnam County Veterans Services Director Karl Rohde, they were able to feed and celebrate 60 of Putnam’s veterans in another successful luncheon. The event was also a chance to recognize veterans with the Putnam County Service Medal, which were presented by Clerk Bartolotti.
“I’m so proud we were able to hold this event for a second year to show our gratitude to the veterans of our community,” Slater said. “This event would not have been possible without the partnership of the offices of Putnam County and our generous partners at Stop & Shop. The opportunity to step up and give thanks to the men and women who gave so much for us is one I will always take because they absolutely deserve it.”
“Whether it’s partnering at events like these or fighting for additional funding for veterans medical care and benefits at all levels of government, I’m thankful for their ongoing partnership in ensuring our veterans receive the attention they deserve,” remarked Lawler.
“Any opportunity we can take to really listen to the concerns of our veterans has to be made a priority,” Byrne said. Unfortunately, because of the heat, we couldn’t be at our county Veterans Memorial Park, but it was a wonderful afternoon at the VFW nonetheless.”
“The veterans of the Putnam community are inspiring, and I look forward to continuing this annual tradition of giving thanks for many years after this,” Slater concluded.
