HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-37COUNTY OF KAUA'I
l\,esolution No. 2022-37
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS
WHEREAS, the residents of Kaua'i County have great respect, admiration,
and the utmost gratitude for all of the men and women who have selflessly served
our Country and this community in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served
in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life
enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Kaua'i County seeks to honor these individuals who have paid the
high price 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 Veteran Service Officers in 29 states to help fellow former service members
access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits
each year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian
communities annually; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 20% increase of service members will transition to
civilian life in the near future; and
WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44%-72% of service members experience high
levels of stress during transition from military to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military
service are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties,
parishes and boroughs to recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Kaua'i County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States
Military Personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted; now,
therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I,
STATE OF HAWAI'I, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Kaua'i
County hereby recognizes October 2022 through Veterans Day, November 11, 2022,
a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform
transitioning from Active Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light,
Kaua'i County encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the
importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve
freedom by displaying a green wildlife friendly light in a window of their place of
business or residence.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be
transmitted to Matthew D. Chase, National Association of Counties Chief Executive
Officer/Executive Director; President of the Hawai'i State Association of Counties
Executive Committee; Kaua'i Veterans Council; and Derek S.K. Kawakami, Mayor of
the County of Kaua'i.
Introduce~~~
KIPUKAI KUALI'I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR.
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11Bateb September 21,
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