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Press release<\/p>\n
Today, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) celebrated the start of his 11th annual Patriot Trip, joining over 100 local veterans and family members as they departed for a four-day trip to Washington D.C. Hawley, who has served on the Assembly Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee since 2006, established this yearly tradition in an effort to give back to our region\u2019s heroes, offering attendees the chance to visit many of our nation\u2019s most popular monuments, memorials and attractions.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach of us owes our local veterans a tremendous debt of gratitude for their service and sacrifice to defend the values and freedoms we hold dear,\u201d said Hawley. \u201cI am so grateful to be able to share the unforgettable experience of visiting our nation\u2019s capital with these brave men and women each year on our Patriot Trip, and look forward to continuing this tradition for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(Submitted photo) Press release Today, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) celebrated the start of his 11th annual Patriot Trip, joining over 100 local veterans and family members as they departed for a four-day trip to Washington D.C. Hawley, who has served on the Assembly Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee since 2006, established this \u2026<\/p>\n