REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 8, 2024
FROM
DIANA ALEXANDER, Assistant Executive Officer, Veterans Affairs
SUBJECT
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Resolution for Operation Green Light for Veterans
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution declaring November 4, 2024, through November 11, 2024, and the week leading up to Veterans Day each year thereafter, as Operation Green Light for Veterans, to show support for veterans, along with raising awareness about the challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist them and their families.
(Presenter: Diana Alexander, Assistant Executive Officer, 387-4261)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as it is nonfinancial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The dedicated men and women who have selflessly served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by citizens across the United States and specifically San Bernardino County (County). Operation Green Light for Veterans is an opportunity to shine a green light aimed to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported.
Veterans continue to serve communities in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, religious groups, through civil service, including by functioning as County Veterans Services Officers, to help fellow former service members access federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year.
Adoption of this Resolution will honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for freedom through the designation o...
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