11.11.21

Duckworth Delivers Keynote Address at Lake County Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication

Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years, celebrated Veterans Day with a keynote address at the dedication of the new Lake County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Waukegan. During her remarks, Duckworth highlighted the importance of advocating for and honoring Veterans not just on a single day, but every other day as well, including by helping ensure they have access to the benefits they’ve earned and the resources they need.