Yates v. Rezeau’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “The purpose of veterans’ preference acts is sometimes said to be to reward those who served their country in time of need, and, again, it is stated that such acts are a recognition of the qualities and traits developed by military service which tend to make of veterans superior public servants. But whether such preference is considered to be in recompense for the services performed and the sacrifices suffered by veterans, or whether it is considered to be a legislative recognition of the habits of industry, obedience, and fortitude instilled by their service on active duty in the armed forces of our country, there can be no doubt that the Legislature desired the veteran to have the actual benefit of the preference granted — either upon his entrance into public service or upon his promotion in such service, if a re-instated employee — and it is clear that the interpretation contended for by the Board would not accomplish the legislative purpose. ‘Preference to veterans must be a reality. It cannot be made illusory or a mere gesture.’”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 146 So. 3d 119 - Brennan v. City of Miami