Paralyzed Veterans of America Sets Meeting in Puerto Rico for 56th Annual Convention

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Sets Meeting in Puerto Rico for 56th Annual Convention
Thu Jul 18, 2:00 PM ET




To: State and Assignment Desks

Contact: David J. Uchic of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 202-416-7667

WASHINGTON, July 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- National directors and delegates representing the 35 chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) will meet in Puerto Rico for PVA's 56th Annual Convention, July 29-August 3, 2002, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel & Casino in Isla Verde.

Miss Puerto Rico Universe, Isis Marie Casalduc, will welcome the delegates at the Opening Ceremonies on Monday, July 29 at 9 a.m.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. The location for all events is in Salons I-III at the Ritz Carlton. Other guest speakers include Dr. Margaret Hammond, VA chief consultant, spinal cord injury and disorders, strategic health-care group on Wednesday, July 31 at 9 a.m. and Dr. Robert C. Roswell, VA undersecretary for health on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 9 a.m.

PVA's Annual Convention provides a forum for PVA representatives from around the country to discuss issues of concern to PVA members, other veterans and members of the disability community. This includes funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs ( news - web sites), ensuring quality health care for PVA members and all veterans, providing advocacy for all people with disabilities, supporting spinal cord injury research and enhancing rehabilitation through sports and recreational activities.

PVA will present a host of individual and chapter awards at this year's Convention including the "Speedy Awards," PVA's highest honor. The Speedy Award is awarded in recognition of an individual's (both member and non-member) significant contributions to improving the lives of America's paralyzed veterans. This year, the Speedy Award will be presented to PVA members Richard F. Johnson of the California chapter and Larry D. Callaghan of the New England chapter (deceased), and (non-member) Michael Bilirakis, Florida congressman.

NOTE: If you would like to schedule an interview with a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, contact Bob Ensinger at 202-416-7681, or after July 26, at 703-655-6476, en espanol, contact Diana Sambolin, PVA Puerto Rico Chapter at 787-757-6465.

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a veterans service organization chartered by Congress, has for more than 55 years served the needs of its members, all of whom have catastrophic paralysis caused by spinal cord injury or disease. To learn more about PVA, visit its Web site at http://www.pva.org.


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Miss Puerto Rico to Welcome Delegates at Annual Convention for Paralyzed Veterans of America

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Story Filed: Friday, July 26, 2002 6:45 PM EST

Jul 26, 2002 (U.S. Newswire via COMTEX) -- News Advisory:

Who: -- Miss Puerto Rico, Isis Casalduc -- Paralyzed Veterans from across the United States and Puerto Rico -- Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

What: Opening Ceremony for 56th Annual Convention for Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Where: The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel & Casino, Salons I-III 6961 State Road Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico

When: Monday, July 29 at 9 a.m.

Miss Puerto Rico, Isis Casalduc, will welcome delegates, family and friends from the 35 chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) at the Opening ceremony of PVA's 56th Annual Convention. In addition, local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will carry chapter flags and personally welcome each chapter to Puerto Rico during the ceremony. PVA's 56th Annual Convention will run from July 29 through Aug. 3.

Contact: Bob Ensinger, cell: 703-655-6476 or En espanol con Diana N. Sambolin, en el Capitulo de Puerto Rico de PVA al 787-757-6465

-- Great interactive photo/video opportunities with paralyzed veterans, Miss Puerto Rico and local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts



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The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a veterans service organization chartered by Congress, has for more than 55 years served the needs of its members, all of whom have catastrophic paralysis caused by spinal cord injury or disease. To learn more about PVA, visit its Web site at www.pva.org.
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En espanol con Diana N. Sambolin, en el Capitulo de
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