González Colón recognized for efforts on behalf of veterans

The Puerto Rico Chapter of Disabled American Veterans recognized Jenniffer González Colón for “her work during the past eight years as resident commissioner and her commitment to the island’s veterans.”

By The Star Staff

The military support organization Disabled American Veterans recognized Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón during its 50th convention late last week.

“As resident commissioner I have visited our troops in different parts of the world and have had the unique privilege of appreciating the importance of the work our military performs,” González Colón said in a written statement. “Through my visits to active military personnel, conversations with their families, and meetings with veterans, I have witnessed the commitment of our soldiers and those who served in the Armed Forces, and how exhausting it is for them to be away from their families during their missions. Hearing and feeling the concern of our soldiers, who shared with me their pain of being away from their families, has always touched my heart.”

The award, which was presented to the resident commissioner by the commander of DAV Puerto Rico, Delvis Collazo, reads: “For her work during the past eight years as resident commissioner and her commitment to the island’s veterans, especially with the Puerto Rico Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.”

The DAV’s Psychosocial Recovery Program is provided as a community-based, recovery-oriented alternative offering growth and skill development interventions, and support for veterans with mental health-related conditions and behaviors.