SACRAMENTO –In this week’s Democratic radio address, Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) recognizes Memorial Day and pays tribute to the brave Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. Californians have fought in every U.S. conflict since our admission into the Union in 1850 and continue to fight in Afghanistan today. Speaker Pérez notes the Assembly is working to help Californian veterans by supporting programs like “Work for Warriors”—a program which helps place National Guard men and women in jobs—and CalVet Connect which will aid in veteran outreach across all levels of government and seek to increase the amount of benefits distributed to veterans.