Brooklyn– State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today has issued the following statement in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo signing the Veterans Equality Act into law.

“I want to thank the Senate, the Assembly and Governor for recognizing the importance of the Veteran’s Equality Act. Every veteran no matter when they served deserves the respect and thanks of our State. By allowing all our veterans the opportunity to strengthen their pension will help them to enjoy their retirement years. We owe a great debt to our veterans and must continue to find ways to show our gratitude.”

This bill provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service and removes the requirement that such military service occur during specified periods of hostilities.

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