Assistant Secretary Sepulveda to Attend Latino Veterans Summit

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Assistant Secretary Sepulveda to Attend Latino Veterans Summit

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Open Jobs Fair for Veterans

John U. Sepúlveda, Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will attend the 4th Annual 2009 Latino Veterans Summit in Los Angeles on December 3-5th. LULAC, the largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the country, is holding the summit in partnership with VA, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the American GI Forum.

"I am thrilled to join LULAC as we expand and build networks that will create job opportunities and services for Veterans in all communities," said Sepúlveda. "At VA, not only do we want to be an advocate for Veterans, but we also have the responsibility of enabling Veterans to serve their country, once again, as successful employees."

Keynote speakers include Sepúlveda, Steve L. Muro, VA Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Attendees will participate in two days of cutting edge seminars, conference break-out sessions, job and health fairs and clinics including interactive informational displays.

"LULAC's Veterans Summit will address issues of critical importance to U.S. Veterans and their families in a state with over 13.2 million Latino residents," said LULAC National President Rosa Rosales. "You can expect to hear from cabinet secretaries, political leaders, government experts, local elected officials, and respected business and community leaders."

There will be a free two-day expo showcasing services, education and employment opportunities and resources to start your own business. The job fair features top companies and federal agencies looking to hire.

What: 2009 National Veterans Summit
Ribbon Cutting Press Conference: Job Fair, Health Clinic & Services

When: Friday, December 4, 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Media covering the event should arrive at 10:45 a.m.

Where: Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Contacts: Katie Roberts, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, katie.roberts@va.gov or 202-461-4982; or Lizette Jenness Olmos, League of United Latin American Citizens, LJOlmos@LULAC.org or 202-365-4553

The event is free to the Veteran community. Please call 1-877-LULAC-01 to RSVP or visit the web site www.latinoveterans.org.

SOURCE U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs