BOULDER CITY, NV — Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) observes Memorial Day at the Southern Nevada Memorial Cemetery, seated alongside Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) and Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder (Ward 1).
(Cresent Hardy) – This Memorial Day, I was encouraged to see so many of my fellow Nevadans taking time to remember what the day is all about: honoring the fallen military members who served so bravely for our freedom.
Memorial Day, the day we pause to honor our heroes who have served and died, is a chance for the nation to mourn, and pay honor and tribute to those who have given their all.
“To the families of those lost, may I say that while we can’t fully understand your pain, we grieve with you as a community and as a nation. Memorial Day gives us a moment to simply say, ‘Thank you.'” | MESQUITE, NV — Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) addresses attendees of the Memorial Day ceremony held at the city’s Veterans Memorial Park.
The rest of this week I spent visiting the western side of the 4th Congressional District, where I met with a number of veterans, visited Hawthorne Army Depot, and focused on the jobs and economic progress in these rural communities.
While I was on the road in Beatty, Nevada, the Obama Administration released the Environmental Protection Agency’s ruling on Waters of the United States (WOTUS), which goes against the wishes of Congress, state and local leaders, and millions of Americans who will be affected most by it — many of whom live in the very communities I visited this week. Click here to read more of what I have to say about this ruling.
Another big piece of news for Western states came this week: federal land use plans for the Greater Sage Grouse. Conservation efforts are best left to local people who know and use the land.
In my last e-newsletter, I told you I’m also concerned about how long we’ve kept our Pahrump and Nye County veterans waiting for a new clinic. When I hear stories like that of Vietnam Veteran Jerry Dumont (click here to watch KSNV News 3’s segment on him), it hits home how critical it is that we hold the VA accountable to move forward quickly to provide more accessible, quality healthcare for the more than 8,000 veterans in that area. I sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert A. McDonald, demanding progress on this much-needed facility.
ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV — Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) meets with employees of the Round Mountain Gold Mine, which provides jobs for hundreds and is a major source of income for Nye County’s economy.
Speaking of taking care of our veterans, I need your help spreading the word that this Friday, June 5, my office is hosting a Veterans Care Fair, to bring together a wide array of more than 25 veteran-focused organizations. Veterans who recently separated from the military or are new to the area might not know about the incredible people all across our community ready to serve. Let’s show them our support! Tell a vet today, and click here for more details.
YERINGTON, NV — Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) recognizes leaders of VFW Post 8084 for their work to advocate for veterans in their community, where the closest VA clinic is 60 miles away.
Congressman Cresent Hardy represents Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. He serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the House Small Business Committee. For more information about him, visit Hardy.House.gov.
