Tuesday, March 30, 2021

NDVA Newsletter - March 2021

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Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021

State Proclamation signed by Governor Ricketts recognizing March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day. The proclamation remembers the thousands of brave Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. It also honors the 1,585 Americans, including 16 Nebraskans, who are still missing and unaccounted for, and the 58,220 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice, 296 of whom were Nebraskans.

March 29th is observed annually as Vietnam War Veterans’ Day. It’s a day to honor the brave men and women who served in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam Era, and remember those who are missing and still unaccounted for, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Governor Ricketts signed a proclamation declaring March 29th, 2021 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Nebraska. The Governor also released a video to commemorate Vietnam War Veterans Day and thank Nebraska’s Vietnam War Era Veterans. You can watch the video below.

Photo of Governor Ricketts. The governor is wearing a navy blue suit jacket and a light blue tie. On the jacket is a pin of the Nebraska and American flags.

LB 387: Final Reading

Flowchart showing movement of LB 387 through Legislature. Check marks at General File and Select File, and an "LB 387 is here" text block at Final Reading

LB 387 had its first round of debate on March 10, 2021. The bill advanced from General File on a 45-0 vote. It was placed on Select File on March 12, and on March 22, it advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment. On March 23, LB 387 was placed on Final Reading. It will be read in full and voted on one last time before heading to the Governor’s office to be signed.

NDVA tracks all military and veteran-related bills in the Nebraska Legislature on our Legislative Issues Page. Our Legislative Tracker is updated weekly on Fridays, where you can see the status of LB 387 and other veteran-related bills in the Legislature.

View Our Legislative Issues Page

State Veterans Home System Celebrates 134 Years

Display commemorating the anniversary of the State Veterans Home System in Nebraska. Tri-fold in center on the table with pictures of memorabilia from the original home, and photographs of the original veterans home on either side of the tri fold.

On March 4, 1887 LB 247 was passed which created a Soldiers’ Home in the State of Nebraska to provide care for the state’s Civil War Veterans. In celebration of the 134th anniversary, the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home set up a special display featuring photographs of some of the original buildings of the home.

Nursing, Dietary Openings at all Veterans’ Homes

Collage of all four veterans' homes. Writing on picture says CNAs, LPNs, RNs, Food Service Assistants. Central Nebraska Veterans Home, Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, Norfolk Veterans Home, Western Nebraska Veterans Home

NDVA’s four Veterans’ Homes in Bellevue, Kearney, Norfolk, and Scottsbluff, are actively seeking dedicated workers to fill roles in their Nursing and Dietary departments. The State of Nebraska offers great benefits including paid holidays and tuition reimbursement. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding job caring for America’s heroes, you can learn more about open positions at our facilities below.

Learn More About Open Positions at NDVA

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