Certificate of Appreciation

is presented to

Mr. Phil Alperson

upon his retirement from 30 years on Capitol Hill

A previous recipient of the National Association for Uniformed Services Distinguished Service Award and the National Association for Uniformed Services Outstanding Service Award in 2000, and recognition as an Unsung Hero of the legislation process in the May/June 2004 edition of the Uniformed Services Journal for his guidance on the staff of Rep. Ronnie Shows (D-3-MS), in the passage of legislation establishing TRICARE For Life (TFL), Phil Alperson continued to work as the Legislative Director for Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-8-MD) to pass legislation to have the government honor its promise of lifetime health care for military retirees, family members, and survivors.  He was the architect and the driving force behind Rep. Van Hollen’s two current bills, Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act, and Keeping Faith With the Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act. 

In his long career of service on Capitol Hill for five members of Congress, Phil has worked tirelessly for the benefits of those who served in the uniform of our country.  NAUS is proud of its association with Mr. Alperson and has the deepest appreciation of his dedication to the principles of doing the right thing for our military retirees, veterans and their families.

July 24, 2007

Mr. Phil Alperson (L) with Gen. Bill Matz, NAUS President