Congressman Al Green Receives “Leader of Democracy” Award from the Memorial Foundation

       (Washington, DC)--On September 24, 2014, Congressman Al Green received the “Leader of Democracy” Award from the Memorial Foundation. The Memorial Foundation is the successor to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation, which raised the funds to build the memorial to Dr. King in our nation’s capital. Congressman Al Green was recognized for his work in Congress to further the ideals of Dr. King and assist our Veterans.

“The Memorial Foundation and its predecessor, the MLK, Jr. Memorial Foundation, have done an excellent job in honoring Dr. King and perpetuating his ideals,” Congressman Al Green said. “Though there is still great work to be done in the pursuit of honoring our nation’s military heroes,  the Memorial Foundation reminds us to keep our promise to our veterans. The efforts of the foundation to honor our veterans and their families are commendable and consistent with the  standards they set from their inception. It is my honor to accept this prestigious award. I will continue to express the scope of our nation’s compassion and gratitude for those who have made service to our nation a priority.”

Congressman Al Green has introduced several bills, related to veterans, including the Homes for Heroes Act, the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN), the Transportation for Heroes Act, and the Burial with Dignity for Heroes Act. He has also worked with his colleagues to incorporate language related to veterans in other legislation.