Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to VA on Renaming Health Care Clinic After Fallen Soldier

Statement

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demanding that it begin the process of renaming the VA Health Care Clinic in Gilbert, AZ. The clinic's name change, which was signed into law in January 2021, is in honor of Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad, a former resident of Chandler, AZ, who died while defending this nation.

"SSG Conrad was an American hero. His life of service and sacrifice reminds us that there are men and women fighting every day to keep our country free and prosperous. It is unacceptable that we are still waiting for the VA to rename this facility in his honor," said Congressman Andy Biggs. "Renaming this facility not only memorializes his life in our community, but pays respects to his family for their tragic loss. SSG Conrad deserves to be recognized for his heroic sacrifice."

The community-based outpatient clinic in Gilbert, Arizona is set to be named the Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic.

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