Press Release July 15, 2013 contact info (866) 825-1360
National Women Veterans Association of America removes Mayor Bob Filner as Lifetime of Leadership Award Benefit Gala Honoree
San Diego, California. On August 30-31, 2013 at the US Grant Hotel 325 Broadway San Diego, California, The National Women Veterans Association of America was to hold a lifetime of leadership awards ceremony for Mayor Bob Filner and his work on behalf of military women veterans, healthcare, and unique needs of the entire veteran population. Mayor Filner served as the senior ranking member of the Department of Veteran Affairs Committee for over 25 years.
Due to the recent events of allegations of sexual harassment, admission of inappropriate behavior by the Mayor and his personal cry for help, National Women Veterans Association of America has removed the mayor from being honored at the benefit gala to support the Military Sexual Assault Community. He is now the keynote speaker on these injustices. President Tara Jones states, “We do not tolerate sexual discrimination at any level within our society.” On July 20, 2013 at 2730 Historic Decatur Road Barracks 16 Suite 205 10:00 am there will be a national press conference where our president and founder will speak on this topic. We encourage other women organizations and groups to join our efforts to support violence against women and children, eradicate sexual assault in our military branches of service, and deter sexual harassment/discrimination within our overall society. nationalwomenveterans.us