Rockwall County Clerk – Thank a Veteran Program
The Rockwall County Clerk’s Thank a Veteran Program aims to honor and support Veterans by facilitating partnerships with local businesses to offer discounts. This procedure outlines the procedures for vendor participation and the responsibilities of the County Clerk’s office in administering the program.
Vendor Participation Process:
Vendors interested in supporting Veterans can create an account on the designated County Clerk’s page. Vendors will be able to access the Merchant Participation Form and Current Merchant List at https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/1281/Thank-a-Veteran . The Merchant Participation Form allows vendors to sign up and provide discounts to Veterans. Vendors enrolling in the program will be required to specify the discount offered and agree to extend it to all Veterans presenting the County Clerk’s Issued Veterans Discount Card.
Program Components: The Thank a Veteran Program encompasses the following initiatives:
- Recording the DD-214 with the County Clerk at no charge.
- Providing certified copies of the DD-214 at no charge to those qualified to receive copies. This includes the Veteran and specific individuals identified within the law.
- Issuing the Thank A Veteran Discount Card to veterans by the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office. ID cards are expected to begin being issued between 9.1.24 – 9.15.24 to allow time for Vendors to sign up.
- Demonstrating appreciation to Veterans for their sacrifices and dedication to the country by facilitating discounted services through partnering merchants.
Policy for Vendor Management of Discounts:
- Vendors are responsible for managing and honoring the discounts they offer to Veterans through the Thank a Veteran Program.
- Vendors must ensure the accuracy of the discount information provided and uphold the agreed-upon terms with Veterans.
- The County Clerk’s office and Rockwall County shall not be held liable for any discrepancies, disputes, or incidents arising between veterans and participating merchants.
- Vendors are encouraged to communicate any changes or issues regarding their participation in the program promptly to the County Clerk’s office for resolution.
Disclaimer: The County Clerk’s office and Rockwall County shall not be responsible for the content or accuracy of the merchant participation form, nor for any events occurring during interactions between Veterans and participating merchants. By participating in the Thank a Veteran Program, vendors agree to hold harmless the County and County Clerk from any liabilities, claims, or disputes arising from their involvement in the program. This program is subject to review and amendments as deemed necessary by the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office and authorized entities.
