2022-26 OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANSHarnett
C O U N T Y
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-26
Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
WHEREAS, the residents of Harnett 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 men 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, Harnett 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 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, the Harnett County appreciates the sacrifices of our United State Military Personnel and believes specific
recognition should be granted; therefore be it
RESOLVED, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Harnett County hereby declares from October
through Veterans Day, November 11 cs 2022 a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in
uniform transitioning from Active Service; therefore, be it further
RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, Harnett 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.
Adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in regular session, this 17' day of October, 2022.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
M.
Attest:
Melissa D. �psClerk
ISSIONERS
Lewis W. Weathers`noon, Chairman