Saturday was the first official Vanessa Guillen day in Texas. Advocates say the fight against sexual abuse isn't over.
SAN ANTONIO — Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén was murdered in 2020. The tragedy of her death and her family's fight for justice continue to create change and bring awareness to sexual harassment in the military. Saturday, Texas representative Josey Garcia met with veterans at VFW Post 7108 to celebrate the first"Vanessa Guillén Day."
Regardless, another investigation discovered that Guillén had reported sexual harassment to a superior on Fort Hood and the claim was not passed up the chain of command. Since then, Guillen's death has highlighted the prevalence of sexual harassment in the military and led to theIn 2023, Texas passed HB 2248 to designate September 30 as"Vanessa Guillén Day." The day is also Guillén's birthday.
VFW National and State Legislative Chair Mitch Fuller said the problem of sexual harassment in the military is nothing new.
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