Why This Matters
This bill honors two Iowa National Guard soldiers by naming Veterans Affairs clinics after them. It recognizes their bravery and sacrifices made during military service.
If you are a veteran in Iowa, you will visit clinics named after local heroes who served our country.
Affects: Veterans and their families in Iowa who use these clinics will see the new names honoring these soldiers.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill names a VA clinic in Des Moines after Staff Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar. 2. It also names a VA clinic in Marshalltown after Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard. 3. Both soldiers were recognized for their heroic service and sacrifices in combat. 4. The bill honors their contributions and memory by naming these clinics in their honor. 5. It ensures that future references to these clinics acknowledge their new names.
Who is affected?
Veterans and their families in Iowa who use these clinics will see the new names honoring these soldiers.