Congressman Walberg Honors Calhoun County Veteran for Community Service
Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) has recognized Samuel "Sam" Dougherty of East Leroy as the Veteran of the Month for August. Dougherty was honored at the Calhoun County Fair, where he received the Congressional Record containing remarks from Congressman Walberg acknowledging his service and dedication. Dougherty served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a Combat Engineer from 1988 to 1994. Following his military service, he worked as the Director of Southwest Michigan Operations for the Michigan Workforce Development Institute, assisting job seekers, including veterans, in finding employment. Since 2023, Dougherty has been the Michigan State Representative for Helmets to Hardhats, a national nonprofit organization that connects military service members, veterans, and reservists with careers in the building trades. He has also volunteered for 20 years with a freedom hunt for disabled veterans at Fort Custer and currently volunteers with the Michigan Wounded and Returning Warrior Program. For his ex... 
