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Once again, Mr. Chairman, thank you and these Committees for
this opportunity to present BVA's Legislative Priorities for 2001.
BVA is extremely proud of our 56 years of continuous service to
blinded veterans and all the accomplishments we have enjoyed.
Our relationships with the VA and Congress, in particular these
Committees, have been most productive and rewarding. Our priorities,
as previously stated, are the product of the resolutions adopted
at our 55th National Convention held last August in Buena Park,
California.
While our membership and indeed all blinded veterans are most
appreciative of the programs and services provided by VA, we recognize
that change is necessary and believe this may be an opportunity,
with strong and dynamic leadership, for significant improvements.
It is BVA’s hope that more blinded veterans than ever before
can avail themselves of those services. There is no question that
VA's services for the blind are the finest in the world. Our ongoing
efforts are to ensure they remain the finest. Clearly, we will
need the assistance of these Committees in this worthwhile effort.
We know we can count on you. Again, Mr. Chairman, thank you for
this opportunity. I will gladly answer any questions you or other
members of these Committees may have.
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