Women Veterans Day
June 12, 2018
COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
WOMEN’S ARMED SERVICES INTEGRATION ACT
A one-day event to recognize the contributions of Texas Women Veterans to our U.S. Armed Forces and to bring together key stakeholders to address challenges facing women veterans and their families.
9:30 am – 11:15 am – South Steps of the Capitol
9:30 am – 9:50 am – Musical Performance by the 323rd Army Brass Quintet
9:50 - 10 am Presentation of the Colors & National Anthem Performed by Tina Lee
10 am – 11:15 am - Opening Ceremony
- Welcome to Austin - Sara Hensley, Interim Assistant City Manager
- TVC Welcoming Remarks - Chairman Eliseo “Al” Cantu, Jr, U.S. Army Retired
- Recognition of Honorary Guest WWII Era Veteran Anna Gatti
- Guest Speaker - BG Tracy Norris, Deputy Adjutant General - Army
- Introduction of Women Veterans Day
- Official Women Veterans Day Proclamation
- Keynote Speaker – Kayla Williams, Director, VA Center for Women Veterans
11:15 am – 3 pm - The Texas Capitol (open to the public)
- Veterans Resource Fair
- Veteran Art Exhibit
- Living History Display of only documented Woman Buffalo Soldier
11:45 pm – 2:30 pm - Capitol Grill (by invitation only)
Lunch sponsored by: Easterseals Central Texas
11:45 pm – 2 pm – Working Lunch and Round Table Discussions
Noon - 12:15 pm - Update: VA’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans from Octavia Harris, retired Navy Master Chief
12:15 pm - 2 pm Round Table Discussions: Challenges Facing Women Veterans of Texas
Moderated by: Sue Jevning, TVC Director of Veterans Education
2 pm – 2:30 pm – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks