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WHEREAS, the residents of Butte County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for
all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the mien and women who served in the Armed Forces have
been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Butte County seeks to honor these individuals who have paid the high price for freedom by
placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
religious groups, civil service, and by functioning as County Veteran Service Officers in 29 states to help fellow
former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits
each year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 20 percent increase of service members wild transition to civilian life in the near
future; and
WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience high levels of stress during
transition from military to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high risk for
suicide during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties, parishes and boroughs to
recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Butte County appreciates the sacrifices of our United State Military Personnel and believes
specific recognition should be granted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Butte County
hereby declares from October through Veterans Day, November 11th, 2022 a time to salute and honor the
service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform transitioning from Active Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, Butte County encourages its
citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices
to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 1IT" day of October, 2022, by the
AYES: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Kimmelshue, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board -of Supervisors
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Deputy
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors