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Resolution - Operation Green Light and Veterans Day 2025 (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 27, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to adopt the attached resolution in support of Operation Green Light and in observance of Veterans Day 2025.
Durham County Veteran Services empowers and increases healthy outcomes for veterans and their families by providing VA claim support services.
The purpose of Operation Green Light, which occurs November 4-11 each year, is to illuminate the ongoing challenges many veterans face in obtaining their benefits. The initiative concludes with the observance of Veterans Day.
By adopting this resolution, the Durham BOCC will:
1) Designate Durham County as a Green Light for Veterans County
2) Honor the service of all veterans in recognition of Veterans Day
3) Inform all citizens about claiming assistance available for veterans and their families through Durham County Veteran Services.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goals: Community Empowerment and Enrichment and Health and Well-being for All.
Resource Persons: Jonathan Crooms, Veteran Services Supervisor; Linzie Atkins, Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution in support of Operation Green Light and in observance of Veterans Day 2025.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________