Northern News Now

By Jeffrey F McClure

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) - The first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota in the United States Senate has received national recognition for her public service.

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Legion for her leadership on a range of issues championed by the organization.

She was honored for her work ensuring Department of Veterans Affairs benefits include comprehensive care for veterans, supporting the Afghan allies who stood with our troops, and pushing to end the blockade of military promotions.

The award was presented to Klobuchar by the American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer during the organization’s Washington conference.

“It’s an honor to receive the Distinguished Public Service Award from an organization as esteemed as the American Legion,” said Klobuchar. “I believe that public service and patriotism are about putting our differences aside to stand with those who have stood up for our nation. From breaking through unnecessary blockades of military promotions to pushing for more legal certainty for the Afghan allies who supported our troops, I am proud to work in partnership with the American Legion to advance our national security priorities.”

“On behalf of our 1.5 million dues-paying members of The American Legion, I am honored to recognize Senator Amy Klobuchar with our 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award. We are grateful for Sen. Klobuchar’s leadership on key legislative priorities of The American Legion and the veteran service organization community. Her consistent efforts to bring colleagues on both sides of the aisle together to fight for veterans and for our nation’s security interests are highly appreciated by our organization,” said The American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer.

The Distinguished Public Service Award is given annually to an elected official who has established an outstanding record in support of principles advanced by The American Legion.