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Proclamation "
Supporting 00.erati6A Gr.een.Light for-Veterans -
November 7-- 30 2024 _
WHEREAS;the residents of Mason County have great respect,admiration,and the utmost,gratitude for all the men and
women who have selflessly'served our country and this community m the Armed:Forces;and, `
'WHEREAS,the contributions and sacrifices of those who,served-in the Armed Forces-have.been vital'in maintaining
the'freedoms and way of life.enjoyed'by our citizens; and,', -
WHEREAS, .Mason County seeks to honor•individuals who_have made countless sacrifices for_ freedom by placing
themselves in harm's.way for the good of all;and,
WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars, religious
-'-groups,civil service,-and by.functioning"as'County Veterans Service Officers;and, ,
WHEREAS,approximately 200,000 service-members transition to civilian communities annually;,and,
WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience high levels of stress during transition
from military to civilian life; and,'
WHEREAS,active Military Service Members transitioniog from,,military service,are at a high,risk for suicide during
their first year after.military.service; and,
WHEREAS, Mason Gounty'appreciates the sacrifices'of our_United States Military Personnel and'believes specific
recognition should be granted;and,
NOW,'THEREFORE; BE 1T RESOLVED;with designation as,--a Green Light for Veterans County, the,Board of
Mason County Commissioners hereby declares the month'of.Novembei,a time to salute and honor the'service and sacrifices of
our men and women in uniform transitioning from active service and;
BE-IT FURTHER,RESOLVED,`that in-observance of.Operation Green"Light; the Mason County Board'of County
"Commissioners encourages its citizens'in-patriotic tradition'to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made
immeasurable sacrifices to,preserve freedom by displaying green lights;in,a window of their place of business or residence from
November 71 ihroughNovember-301,2024.
Signed`this 19 day oflVovember,2024: .
Rand eatherlin, Kevin.Sliu' Sharon Trask,
Chaff Vice-Chair, Commissioner