OKLAHOMA CITY –Oklahoma House Representative Annie Menz, D-Norman, passed HB 2734 through the House Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs today.

“I am grateful to Chairman West and the members of the House Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs for hearing my bill today,” said Rep. Menz. “This is the first step in a long overdue acknowledgment of Oklahoma Women’s service and sacrifice to our nation. I look forward to working on this bill as session continues.”

The bill dedicates the 12th of June from here-on as Women Veterans Appreciation Day.

So far, 20 U.S. states and territories have recognized June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day.

The day was created to raise awareness for issues affecting women veterans. One in 50 adult women in Oklahoma are veterans. It is important to acknowledge them and continue to work toward providing services and support for them.

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