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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 23-105
WHEREAS, the residents of Butte County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and
women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those 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 individuals who have made countless sacrifices 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 Veterans 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 will 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 States military personnel and believes specific
recognition should be granted; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Butte County hereby declares from October through
Veterans Day, November 11, 2023 a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifices of our men and women in
uniform transitioning from active service; therefore, 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
green lights in a window of their place of business or residence from November 6, 2023 through November 12, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the
contribution of its community's Veterans by supporting Operation Green Light during the week of November 6, 2023
through November 12, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this September 26, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
Tod Kimme hue, Chair
Butte Cou y Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
an Jerk of the Board of Supervisors
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