WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans)
Executive Director Sherman Gillums,
Jr. has been named among 100 of 2016's most impactful
leaders in veteran advocacy by HillVets. The HillVets 100 list
annually highlights the most effective veterans, service members
and supporters. HillVets compiles a list encompassing individuals
from many diverse sectors and areas, including those in the arts,
politics, business, philanthropy, and personal achievements.
Executive Director Gillums was recognized under the "Traditional
Non-Profits" category, which honors some of the longest standing,
non-profit supporters of the veteran community. Awardees were
selected based on their continuous dedicated and committed efforts
to bring veteran and service members' interests to the forefront of
national dialogue and ensured that the veterans' issues remained
prevalent in public discourse.
"I am humbled by this recognition and see it more as a testament
to the great work carried out by my amazing staff and Paralyzed
Veterans' champions of the past who paved the way," said Gillums,
the first post-9/11 veteran to lead Paralyzed Veterans of America.
"This award validates my commitment to fighting hard for the
paralyzed veterans of this country and their caregivers as our
nation continues to depend on our military for the preservation of
our freedom and democracy—often at great personal sacrifice for
many veterans."
Other selectees for the HillVets 100 list include Congressman
David Phillip "Phil" Roe, Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs
Committee; Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers, Jr.,
who received the Medal of Honor on February
29, 2016; Robert "Bob" Joseph
Dole, former United States
Senator and United States Senate
Majority Leader; and General Joseph Dunford
Jr., whose military career spans 40 years with the United States Marine Corps, and includes
serving as its 36th Commandant and currently as Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest ranking military
officer.
HillVets is a professional network for veterans serving our
nation again in the National Capitol region, and is mission is to
transform the power and presence of veterans in government, policy,
and politics. Learn more and view the complete Top 100 list at
hillvets.org
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed
Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans
service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and
representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For
70 years, we have ensured that veterans have received the benefits
earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in
VA spinal cord injury units; and funded research and education in
the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with
paralysis.
As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training
and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public
buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation
opportunities through sports and recreation and advocates for
veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70
offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans, their
families and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit
pva.org.
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