[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 463 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 463

Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans 
  and raising awareness about important county resources available to 
               help veterans transition to civilian life.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            November 14 (legislative day, November 13), 2023

 Mr. Bennet (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Booker, Ms. Rosen, and Mrs. 
Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans 
  and raising awareness about important county resources available to 
               help veterans transition to civilian life.

Whereas the United States owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the brave 
        veterans who have served in the Armed Forces for safeguarding our 
        liberties and upholding the principles upon which the United States was 
        founded;
Whereas veterans often lack the resources needed to transition to civilian life;
Whereas the National Association of Counties, in collaboration with the National 
        Association of County Veterans Service Officers, established the 
        Operation Green Light for Veterans campaign in November of 2022;
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages counties to illuminate 
        their buildings with green lights from November 6 to November 12, 2023, 
        to symbolize unwavering support, appreciation, and recognition of 
        veterans;
Whereas this vibrant and symbolic gesture serves as a visible reminder to 
        veterans that their service is seen, valued, and honored by their local 
        communities;
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages counties to use press 
        releases, community events, and social media to raise awareness about 
        important county resources available to help veterans transition to 
        civilian life, including mental health resources, employment and 
        training programs, housing assistance, voter registration, peer-to-peer 
        support services, and assistance from county veteran service officers on 
        how to access earned Federal benefits;
Whereas the National Association of Counties encourages counties to adopt 
        resolutions declaring their commitment to Operation Green Light for 
        Veterans to reinforce the collective dedication of counties to the well-
        being of veterans;
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages counties to amplify the 
        effect of their participation and encourage other counties to 
        participate by collaborating with Members of Congress, local news media, 
        and social media platforms;
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans exemplifies the importance of 
        collaboration between Federal, State, and local entities in ensuring 
        that veterans successfully transition to civilian life;
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans highlights the historical role of 
        counties in serving veterans and providing important resources to help 
        veterans transition to civilian life, including mental health resources, 
        employment and training programs, housing assistance, voter 
        registration, peer-to-peer support services, and assistance from county 
        veteran service officers on how to access earned Federal benefits; and
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans aligns with the core principles of 
        unity, gratitude, and respect that define the character of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes Operation Green Light for Veterans and 
        commends the National Association of Counties and the National 
        Association of County Veterans Service Officers for their 
        unwavering support to veterans and their crucial role in 
        raising awareness about important county resources available to 
        help veterans transition to civilian life, including mental 
        health resources, employment and training programs, housing 
        assistance, voter registration, peer-to-peer support services, 
        and assistance from county veteran service officers on how to 
        access earned Federal benefits;
            (2) encourages all counties to participate in Operation 
        Green Light for Veterans by illuminating their buildings with 
        green lights as a powerful symbol of appreciation and using 
        press releases, community events, and social media to raise 
        awareness about such resources; and
            (3) urges its members to engage with their local 
        communities to raise awareness about Operation Green Light for 
        Veterans and to support its goals of honoring veterans and 
        improving access to such resources.
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