New Lenox resident and U S Veteran Paul Chen has been named the State of Illinois\' June of 2009 "Veteran of the Month" by Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs director Don Grant. Chen was honored during Monday afternoon\'s ceremony at American Legion Post 1977 in New Lenox. This award recognizes Veterans who have given back to their community and continue to serve other Veterans. Chen was in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1977.
