SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8

BY  COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

(SUCCESSOR TO LSB 2731XC)

A Concurrent Resolution supporting the reuse and repurposing of the former Veterans Affairs Hospital campus in Knoxville, Iowa in order to provide services to veterans of the United States armed forces.

   WHEREAS, Iowa has a proud tradition of supporting veterans who have fought to protect us all; and
   WHEREAS, the former Veterans Affairs Hospital in Knoxville, Iowa has provided needed services to generations of veterans; and
   WHEREAS, the community of Knoxville has developed a distinguished tradition of service to these veterans; and
   WHEREAS, the former Veterans Affairs Hospital campus in Knoxville is available and has the capacity to support needed services to veterans communities; and
   WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Iowa is aware of several proposals for the reuse and repurposing of the former Veterans Affairs Hospital campus in Knoxville in service to our nation’s veterans; and
   WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Iowa commends all groups submitting such proposals in order to continue to serve veterans communities through the reuse and repurposing of the former Veterans Affairs Hospital campus in Knoxville; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That the General Assembly of the State of Iowa urges the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to thoroughly consider all proposals and take those actions necessary to support the proposal which best serves the veterans of our nation; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage, the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.