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The American Legion Auxiliary has given one of its most prestigious
individual awards to the entire Department of Veterans Affairs for their
role in Gulf Coast hurricane recovery.
VA Secretary James Nicholson accepted the annual Public Spirit Award
Monday on behalf of all VA employees.
"My VA colleagues responded to the epic tragedy with selflessness and
heroism. VA employees acted heroically even in the face of catastrophic
personal loss," said Nicholson.
American Legion Auxillary National President Carol Van Kirk nominated
the entire Department for the award, whose previous recipients include
Ronald Reagan, Madeline Albright and Colin Powell.