Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT) hosted a Veterans Roundtable alongside Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, UT. The Roundtable discussion brought together local veterans’ organizations, state and federal agencies, and dozens of veterans from Southern Utah. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks shared her experience as a U.S. Army veteran and member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
“Representative Maloy is a workhorse, not a show horse. She isn’t endlessly self-promoting herself, she’s behind the scenes getting the job done. And for those of you in the military, let me tell you: She’s got your six. You know what that means,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks.
“I might have to change my residency from Iowa to Utah because as a veteran, this is a beautiful facility,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks.
“Thank you, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1) and our Southern Utah Veteran community for the impactful discussion about local veterans’ issues. Veterans, I’m proud to fight for your needs in Washington, and I’m forever grateful for your sacrifice,” said Rep. Maloy.
“It was an honor to meet so many veterans from Utah’s second district. This facility, the Southern Utah Veterans Home, is an amazing resource. I am so grateful Congresswoman Miller-Meeks joined us for the Roundtable to share her experience. And to veterans in Utah, I’m ready to hear your concerns, learn from your public service, and fight for your needs in Washington,“ said Rep. Maloy.
“It was good that Representative Maloy brought Representative Miller-Meeks to talk with us. We were able to address some of our concerns about how some of the veteran services were operating in southern Utah. I’m really glad they were here to hear from us,” said Jerry VaanIwarden of the Southern Utah Veterans Association.
“We loved hearing from Congresswoman Miller-Meeks that this facility (Southern Utah Veterans Home) is a world-class facility. This was an extremely good event and the people who came were equally impressed,” said Tony Moore, State Director of the Southern Utah Veterans Home.
“Having the conversation is essential. It was great being able to meet with our representatives and express our concerns about very important topics affecting the veteran community. Talking like this and asking questions…that’s what this country is all about,” said a St. George resident and veteran.
“I’m grateful that Rep. Maloy and Rep. Miller-Meeks put on this event. It is nice to know that our representatives in Washington, DC are looking out for us back home,” said an Ivins resident and veteran.
Over 50 members of the public attended the Veterans Roundtable hosted by Congresswomen Celeste Maloy and Mariannette Miller-Meeks this morning in Ivins, UT. The congresswomen toured the Veterans’ Home, heard comments, and answered questions from the veterans who attended.
Congresswoman Miller-Meeks served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, as a Lieutenant Colonel, nurse, and doctor. She serves on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Health.
