Laserfiche WebLink
BOOK 23 PAGE 776 <br />LEE COUNTY <br />4DO0401 GCa5l•6 <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />RESOLUTION <br />ESTABLISHING THE LEE COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL <br />BY THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />WHEREAS, Lee County, North Carolina, has enjoyed a close, historic and personal relationship with <br />the military forces of this state and nation, and <br />WHEREAS, numerous citizens of Lee County have served our state and nation during times of <br />emergency, conflict and war; and <br />WHEREAS, it is important that we recognize these veterans that have served our country and <br />community as advocates for their fellow citizens; and <br />WHEREAS, military veterans and their families provide leadership, stability, diversity and security to <br />our communities: and <br />WHEREAS, the future of Lee County is dependent upon the strength of its local communities which are <br />populated with our military veterans and their families; and <br />WHEREAS, it is important for the growth of our county and communities that we recognize the aims, <br />interests, and requirements of our present and future veterans and their families in Lee County; and <br />WHEREAS, it is important that we show commitment to our veterans as they have shown for our state <br />and nation; and <br />WHEREAS, each community is dependent upon this dedication and commitment of community leaders <br />if it is to address the needs and concerns of all its residents; and <br />WHEREAS, we believe that an organization should exist to gather, consolidate, promote and present <br />the aims, interests and requirements of our county veterans and their families. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lee County Board of Commissioners that it hereby <br />establish the Lee County Veterans Council that will be an advisory board to assist the Lee County <br />Veterans' Service Officer on issues concerning Veterans and their families. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council will make recommendations to the Director of Senior <br />Services, the County Manager and the Board of Commissioners on how the County can better serve <br />our Veterans. <br />Adopted this 1 day of November 2010 <br />Richard B. Hayes, Chairman' — � <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />ATTEST: <br />