Advisory Committee
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The Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) was established by County Resolution #79-214 (superseded by Resolution #2001-322) to:
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Keep the Board of Supervisors informed of problems affecting veterans and advising the Board of appropriate action to resolve such problems.
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Help unify veterans groups in the overall interest of all veterans of Riverside County.
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Serve as the basic support group for the Riverside National Cemetery.
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Assist in the orderly return of veterans to civilian life by protecting their rights while they are uniform.
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Advise and assist the County Veterans’ Service Office in the rehabilitation of veterans through existing employment services, education, insurance, housing and hospitalization programs and other veterans benefits.
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Act as a liaison between veterans and county government in conjunction with the Veterans' Service Officer.
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Keep the public aware of the problems and needs of veterans who fought and served to preserve our way of life.
Commitee Members

From left to right: Donald Farmer, Guillermo Valdez, Anita Worthen, Merlene Steinbeck, William Corr, John Hernandez,
Steven Waggoner, Grant Gautsche, Richard Chalupnik, Michael Sheehan, and Arthur "Artie" Allen.
Supervisorial Appointees
Michael L. Sheehan
District I
Donald Farmer
District II
John Z. Hernandez
District III
Steven J. Waggoner
District IV
