County Legislature Commends Local Advocate for Veterans
11/11/2026 6:59:30 PM
By Greg Larson, News Director
A Dunkirk resident who advocates for local veterans recently received a commendation from the Chautauqua County Legislature. During the panel's monthly meeting in October, Legislator John Penhollow presented the commendation to Lori Dispenza, who currently serves as a veterans service officer with the Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency. In reading the proclamation, Penhollow noted Dispenza's record of supporting veterans since beginning her career in veterans services in 2014...
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Dispenza is also U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1998-2010. Earlier this year, the Portland native was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.