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w <br /> RESOLUTION IN SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR ACTIVE MILITARY <br /> SERVICE MEMBERS IN TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE(VETERAN STATUS) <br /> WHEREAS, the citizens of Lee County have great respect, admiration. and the utmost gratitude for all of <br /> the men and women who have selflessly served their country and this county in the Armed Forces, and <br /> WHEREAS,the contribution and sacrifices of the men and women that served in the Armed Forces have <br /> been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and <br /> WHEREAS. Lee County seeks to honor these individuals who have paid the high price for freedom by <br /> placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all: and <br /> WHEREAS. Lee County's Veteran Population today totals 4,352, and <br /> WHEREAS. Veterans continue to serve this county in the American Legion. Veterans of Foreign Wars, <br /> Disabled American Veterans. Marine Corps League. schools, church groups, and in civil service, and <br /> WHEREAS, a spouse of a Veteran, as well as three Veterans serve on the Lee County Board of <br /> Commissioners,and a veteran also serves on the Lee County Board of Education.and <br /> WHEREAS, Lee County is the home of the North Carolina Veterans Memorial and soon the North <br /> Carolina Disabled Veterans Memorial. and <br /> WHEREAS. Lee County appreciates all the sacrifices made by our United States Military Personnel while <br /> defending freedom and we believe affording specific recognition to them in demonstrating appreciation of <br /> their service,to honor and support: and <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that Lee County hereby declares from November 7 through <br /> November IL.2022.designating as"Green Light for Military Service"a time to salute and honor the service <br /> and sacrifice of our personnel in uniform transitioning from Active Service: therefore <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of"Operation Green Light," the Lee County Board <br /> of Commissioners encourage its citizens in a patriotic tradition,to recognize the importance of honoring all <br /> those whose immeasurable sacrifices help preserve our freedoms by displaying a green light in their place <br /> of business or residence from November 7 through November 1 L 2022. <br /> Presented this 291h day of August, 2022. . <br /> Ki - D. Smith, Cha <br /> LIee County Board of Commissioners <br /> GOU)v <br /> u sa ATTEST: ,('� <br /> �Y � ' <br /> .44� ' <br /> Haile Hall,Clerk t the Board <br /> y Iff <br /> l <br /> C;."Pro . <br /> NORTH CAROLINA,LEE COUNTY <br /> Presented for registration on this�day <br /> off owko,--atL:l0 a.PM <br /> recorded in Book 3 4 Page 5 3$ <br /> Pamela G.Britt,Register of Deeds <br />