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Submitted to The Springs Valley Herald INDIANAPOLIS The American Legion Department of Indiana recently named state Rep. Steve Bartels as recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Public Service Award. Bartels, R-Eckerty, received the award during the American Legion Department of Indiana’s 102nd annual department convention, held July 10 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis.  The award honors state legislators who went above and beyond to work with the American Legion and other veteran organizations to accomplish goals during the 2021 Indiana General Assembly legislative session.  Rep. Bartels authored House Bill 1264, a bill which changed qualifying requirements for grants from the Military Family Relief Fund,  said American Legion Commander Allen Connelly. Many more needy veterans will find themselves eligible due to changes this bill made to current law.

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