In homage to the Fort Hood soldier who was sexually harassed by another soldier and killed in 2020, the state of Texas could observe Sept. 30 as “Vanessa Guillén Day.”
House Bill 2248 is “in memory of the life and tragic death of Vanessa Guillén and to increase awareness of and the military’s response to missing persons, sexual assault, and sexual harassment cases for service members.” Newly elected state Rep. Josey Garcia, D-San Antonio, filed the bill. Garcia is a part of the Defense & Veterans’ Affairs Committee and is the first female active-duty veteran to serve in the Texas House.
On March 23, Mayra Guillen, Vanessa’s sister, said she testified to the Defense & Veterans’ Affairs Committee in favor of the bill.and Veterans' Affairs on Thursday, March 23. TODAY. House Bill 2248 would have Texas designate September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day. This legislation is to honor Vanessa's life and service, and to…
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