State Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has penned a bill that will commemorate the Afghan people who aided the US by serving as interpreters.
In a news release, Senator Jacque states that around 18,000 Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program applications are still pending with the Department of State, affecting an estimated 70,000 Afghans if applicants’ family members are added to the total.
He went on to explain that the bill “recognizes their service to our country and calls upon the federal government to fulfill its promise to ensure their safety.”
Be sure to tune into 107.9 FM WOMT and 97.1 FM WCUB next week, as we will have a series of stories where we will talk with Manitowoc County Veteran Service Officer Todd Brehmer and Congressman Glen Grothman about the interpreters, and we also will hear the story of one interpreter who was able to make it to the United States after serving for seven years.
