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• <br /> r <br /> RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE <br /> 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 the <br /> 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 been <br /> 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 placing <br /> 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 Lee County Veterans Council, American Legion, <br /> Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, schools, church groups, civil <br /> service; and <br /> WHEREAS, three Veterans serve on the Lee County Board of Commissioners; and <br /> WHEREAS, A veteran serves on the Lee County Board of Education; and <br /> WHEREAS, Lee County is the home of the North Carolina Veterans Memorial and the newly dedicated North <br /> Carolina Disabled Veterans Monument; 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 their <br /> service, to honor and support; <br /> THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Lee County hereby declares from November 6 through November 12, <br /> 2023, designating as "Green Light for Military Service" a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of <br /> our personnel in uniform transitioning from Active Service; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in observance of"Operation Green Light," the Lee County Board of <br /> Commissioners encourage its citizens in a patriotic tradition, to recognize the importance of honoring all those <br /> whose immeasurable sacrifices help preserve our Freedoms by displaying a green light in their place of <br /> business or residence from November 6 through November 12, 2023. <br /> Presented this 16'day of October, 2023. <br /> clp U1� , <br /> .�.LM � Kir D. Smith, C r <br /> Lee County Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Hailey Hall, Cler f to the Board <br /> FILED <br /> LEE COUNTY NC <br /> PAMELA G. BRITT <br /> REGISTER OF DEEDS <br /> FILED Nov 14, 2023 <br /> AT 10:40:41 am <br /> BOOK 00003 <br /> START PAGE 0961 <br /> END PAGE 0961 <br /> INSTRUMENT # 07120 <br /> EXCISE TAX (None) <br />