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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which authorizes counties to create a county ID for military vets in order to make it easier for them to access discount programs and courtesies extended to military personnel was signed into law today.

“New Jersey’s veterans and active-duty military personnel have risked their lives and safety in combat zones to protect America and its interests around the world,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “Our State’s brave men and women in uniform deserve a token of appreciation from a grateful State. By allowing counties to issue ID cards to make it easier for veterans to access the many discounts and courtesies afforded to them because of their military service, we’re expressing a small measure of our thanks for their many sacrifices to protect our freedom.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would authorize counties to create a county ID for military vets in order to make it easier for them to access discount programs and courtesies extended to military personnel was approved by the Assembly yesterday by a vote of 76-0, receiving final legislative approval.

“New Jersey’s brave men and women in uniform have risked their lives and safety in combat zones around the world to protect America’s interests abroad,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “Our State’s military vets and active duty personnel deserve some measure of support from a grateful State. This bill would make it easier for veterans to access programs designed specifically to say thank you for their service. It’s a small token, but at the end of the day it’s the very least we can do for people who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would permit counties to create identification cards for veterans living within the county, in order to allow them to more easily access special discounts and other offers extended to individuals who have served in the military was unanimously approved by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today.

“When it comes to giving something back to the brave men and women who’ve given so much in service to our country, many New Jersey businesses – and even some local governments – have stepped up to the plate, creating discount programs and courtesies reserved specifically for veterans,” said Senator Whelan, D-Atlantic. “By allowing counties to issue a ‘proof of service’ ID card to our State’s veterans, we can make it easier for them to access the discount programs intended just for them. This is a matter of convenience to New Jersey’s veterans who’ve fought to defend our nation and its interests abroad.”