State Sen. Boccieri garners veterans award

COLUMBUS — State Sen. John Boccieri of New Middletown, D-33rd, has received the Veteran Advocacy Award of the Year from the Vietnam Veterans of America, Buckeye State Council.

The award is given annually by the veterans group to the individual who it believes best advocates for issues affecting active duty, retirees, injured and fallen soldiers in Ohio.

“This is truly an honor. I am humbled the Vietnam Veterans of America selected me when there are so many deserving candidates,” Boccieri said. “I am proud of my record in the Statehouse and have always made veteran issues a top priority. But the real heroes are the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line for our blessed nation, and didn’t make it home.”

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