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RES - 202M72 h � ) 11 �03 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION SUPPORTING <br /> OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS <br /> WHEREAS , the residents of Orange County respect, admire , and appreciate the individuals who <br /> selflessly have served the United States of America in the Armed Forces by placing themselves in <br /> challenging or perilous situations for the good of all ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the contributions and sacrifices of those individuals who served in the Armed Forces have <br /> been vital in maintaining the freedoms and ways of life that we enjoy in our local communities ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County seeks to join other communities through Operation Green Light for <br /> Veterans in shining a light on the plight of veterans across the country who are having a hard time <br /> connecting with benefits after serving their country ; and <br /> WHEREAS , some seventy percent ( 70 % ) of veterans experiencing homelessness also experience <br /> substance use disorders , and fifty percent ( 50 % ) live with mental illnesses such as post4raumatic stress <br /> disorder ( PTSD ) ; and <br /> WHEREAS , approximately 200 , 000 service members transition to civilian communities annually, and <br /> an estimated twenty percent ( 20 % ) increase in service members will transition to civilian life in the near <br /> future ; and <br /> WHEREAS , studies indicate that 441,,,,,, 72 percent of service members experience high levels of stress <br /> during transition from military to civilian life , and Active Military Service Members transitioning from <br /> military service are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after military service ; and <br /> WHEREAS , military veterans continue to serve our communities in the American Legion, Veterans of <br /> Foreign Wars , religious groups , civil service , and as County Veteran Service Officers in 29 states to <br /> help fellow former service members access more than $ 52 billion in federal health, disability and <br /> compensation benefits each year ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the National Association of Counties and the North Carolina Association of County <br /> Commissioners encourages all counties , parishes and boroughs to recognize Operation Green Light for <br /> Veterans ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that Orange County Board of Commissioners accepts the <br /> designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, and hereby declares that the period from November <br /> 6 , 2023 through November 12 , 2023 , including Veterans Day, November l lth, shall be a time to salute <br /> and honor the service and sacrifice of our individuals in uniform transitioning from Active Service ; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that in observance of Operation Green Light, Orange County will <br /> pursue displaying green lights in the Orange County Courthouse and / or other public buildings , and <br /> encourages residents to recognize and honor those service members who have sacrificed immeasurably <br /> to preserve our freedoms by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence <br /> from November 6 , 2023 through November , <br /> This 2 <br /> nd <br /> day of November , 2023 , <br /> ifrr <br /> 52 J ezet Bedford , Cb# <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> o��fi <br />