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The Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will salute women veterans on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

At each BCC meeting the Commissioners recognize veterans from Santa Fe County.  On September 29 the Board will be paying honor to the women veterans of Santa Fe County who have served in the military forces.

 “Women have always played a crucial role in the military services of this country since the Revolutionary War days, but now women serve equally with men. It is important that we recognize the sacrifices and contributions that they have made throughout the history of this country as well as the service that they now give,” said Commissioner Kathy Holian.

Commissioner Liz Stefanics noted that Jimmy Carter and all of the presidents before him truly recognized the contributions of women in the Armed Services.  As President Carter said, “My decision to register women confirms what is already obvious throughout our society-that women are now providing all types of skills in every profession. The military should be no exception.”

Women continue to have a crucial role in current operations and their selfless sacrifices continue to break through gender barriers. "Valor knows no gender," President Barack Obama stated in a statement on lifting the ban on women in combat.

“Thank you to all women who have served our country in times of war and in time of peace.  We are excited to honor our women veterans at this time,” said Commissioner Stefanics.

For more information contact Julia Valdez, Constituent Liaison at 505-986-6202 or javaldez@santafecountynm.gov