DEPARTMENT: Veterans Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Proclamation Of Operation Green Light For Veterans Week In Dakota County November 4-11, 2026
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WHEREAS, Dakota County Veterans Services has a long and proud history of serving our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families, whose contributions and sacrifices, including placing themselves in harm’s way, have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, this legacy continues to this day as staff work with federal, state, and local partners to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families have access to the resources they need to thrive; and
WHEREAS, Operation Green Light for Veterans is an initiative that was started by a collaboration of public agencies in New York State to show support for those who have served their nation and connect them with benefits; 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 active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, lighting up homes, businesses, and government buildings in green, the color that stands for “go” and symbolizes hope, renewal, and well-being, is a way to visibly show that the community honors the service and sacrifice of veterans, active military, and their families, and encourages veterans to reach out to their county veteran service officers; and
WHEREAS, while many veterans simply blend in with ordinary society when not in uniform, making it more difficult to honor those who served, Dakota County wants them to know their sacrifice and that of their families is appreciated and believes specific recognition should be granted; and
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