Above: Musical legend Frankie Valli performs during a complimentary performance for convention attendees. Right: Longtime DAV friend Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform during Fun Night. most transformative pieces of legislation in VA history; RAMP; caregiver benefits expansion; VA infrastructure realignment; women veterans; veteran suicide; VA employee accountability; Agent Orange exposure for Blue Water Navy veterans; and possible future benefits reviews. One of the 165 organizational resolutions adopted by members at the 97th national convention was DAV Resolution 002, which calls for vigorous opposition of any recommendations made for the purpose of reducing, adding limitations on or eliminating benefits for service-connected disabled veterans and their families. Other notable resolutions that were adopted at this year’s convention include DAV Resolution 023, which calls for more comprehensive and scientifically rigorous research by the VA into the therapeutic benefits and risks of cannabis and cannabis-derived products as a possible treatment for service-connected disabled veterans, and DAV Resolution 300, which recommends DAV.ORG | that Congress separates all programs related to economic opportunity from the Veterans Benefits Administration and creates a new administration appropriately funded and administered by an undersecretary for economic opportunity. “Our members consistently put forth and adopt forward-thinking resolutions that allow us to properly advocate for our nation’s heroes and their families, in accordance with our national bylaws,” said National Adjutant Marc Burgess. “This type of thought leadership illustrates why DAV is one of the country’s @DAVHQ | DAVHQ 11 FACEBOOK.COM/DAV |