[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5510-S5511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 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

  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:

                              S. Res. 463

       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;

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       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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