2021 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Program Book

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES
600 WASHINGTON STREET, 7 TH FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02111
TEL: (617) 210-5480 FAX: (617) 210-5755 TTY: (617) 210-5883
WWW.MASS.GOV/VETERANS
CHARLES D. BAKER
Governor
KARYN E. POLITO
Lieutenant Governor
MARYLOU SUDDERS
Secretary, EOHHS
CHERYL LUSSIER POPPE
Secretary, DVS
October 16, 2021
To: New England Chinese American World War II Veterans and Veterans whose next-of-kin reside
in New England
Congratulations on your receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award bestowed to
civilians by the United States Congress.
Our nation owes an incredible debt of gratitude to you and your families for your immense courage
and selfless sacrifice. Through your exemplary service to our nation, you have demonstrated
exceptional patriotism and loyalty, while at the same time paving the way for future Chinese
American generations to serve in the U.S. Armed Services.
I am grateful for and proud of your tremendous service to our nation.
Very Respectfully,
Cheryl Lussier Poppe
Secretary
Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services