	Posted: 3-4-2013 Serving those who served
	Johnson, advocates announce initiatives to assist veterans, including designation on licenses
	LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and state veterans advocates announced several initiatives to assist the more than 650,000 military veterans who live in Michigan, including a proposal to put a veteran designation on their driver’s license or ID card to better link veterans with the services they’ve earned. “Michigan veterans have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms,” Johnson said. “In return, we must do more as a state to serve those who have served and ensure that when they enter civilian life, they have the resources available to succeed. Placing a veteran designation on driver’s licenses and ID cards will help connect veterans with the resources they deserve.” The designation allows the Secretary of State’s Office to partner with the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and veteran service organizations across the state to provide referral information to veterans so they better know what resources and services are available to them. Additional information also will be made available to veterans in the 131 Secretary of State offices throughout the state. See full story in Beacon print or e-edition

Date published: 3-4-2013