The Edison Township Council's move to declare itself a "Hidden Heroes City" makes it the first municipality in Middlesex County and second in the state
EDISON -- The township has formally pledged its support for local family and friends who spend their time caring for the ill and injured service members or veterans in the community.
The Edison Township Council's move this week to declare itself a "Hidden Heroes City" makes it the first municipality in Middlesex County and second in the state to adopt the distinction as part of a nationwide campaign launched last fall to recognize the 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers across the country.
"Family members and friends who provide care for injured, ill or disabled veterans and service members should not be hidden. They really are heroes," Mayor Thomas Lankey said in a release. "I am proud that Edison is honoring and supporting their dedication and commitment to their loved ones."
Only 100 community in the United States have approved similar resolutions to take part in the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's campaign to raise public awareness and support caregivers at a local level.
East Orange is the other New Jersey community pledged to participate.
"Our goal is to raise public awareness about the tremendous challenges that military caregivers face and to inspire people, businesses and civic groups to join us in supporting these military caregivers," said Council President Michael Lombardi, who sponsored a recent resolution.
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