IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 750 
Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans 
and raising awareness about important county resources available to 
help veterans transition to civilian life. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 
Ms. MCCOLLUM (for herself and Mr. MOLINARO) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for sup-
porting veterans and raising awareness about important 
county resources available to help veterans transition 
to civilian life. 
Whereas the United States owes an immeasurable debt of 
gratitude to the brave veterans who have served in the 
Armed Forces for safeguarding our liberties and uphold-
ing the principles upon which the Nation was founded; 
Whereas veterans often lack the resources needed to transi-
tion to civilian life; 
Whereas the National Association of Counties, in collabora-
tion with the National Association of County Veterans 
Service Officers, established the Operation Green Light 
for Veterans campaign in November of 2022; 
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Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages 
counties to illuminate their buildings with green lights 
from November 6 to November 12, 2023, to symbolize 
unwavering support, appreciation, and recognition of vet-
erans; 
Whereas this vibrant and symbolic gesture serves as a visible 
reminder to veterans that their service is seen, valued, 
and honored by their local communities; 
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages 
counties to use press releases, community events, and so-
cial media to raise awareness about important county re-
sources available to help veterans transition to civilian 
life, including mental health resources, employment and 
training programs, housing assistance, voter registration, 
peer-to-peer support services, and assistance from county 
veteran service officers on how to access earned Federal 
benefits; 
Whereas the National Association of Counties encourages 
counties to adopt resolutions declaring their commitment 
to Operation Green Light for Veterans to reinforce the 
collective dedication of counties to the well-being of vet-
erans; 
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans encourages 
counties to amplify the effect of their participation and 
encourage other counties to participate by collaborating 
with Members of Congress, local news media, and social 
media platforms; 
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans exemplifies the 
importance of collaboration between Federal, State, and 
local entities in ensuring that veterans successfully tran-
sition to civilian life; 
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Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans highlights the 
historical role of counties in serving veterans and pro-
viding important resources to help veterans transition to 
civilian life, including mental health resources, employ-
ment and training programs, housing assistance, voter 
registration, peer-to-peer support services, and assistance 
from county veteran service officers on how to access 
earned Federal benefits; and 
Whereas Operation Green Light for Veterans aligns with the 
core principles of unity, gratitude, and respect that define 
our Nation’s character: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Operation Green Light for Vet-
erans and commends the National Association of 
Counties and the National Association of County 
Veterans Service Officers for their unwavering sup-
port to veterans and their crucial role in raising 
awareness about important county resources avail-
able to help veterans transition to civilian life, in-
cluding mental health resources, employment and 
training programs, housing assistance, voter reg-
istration, peer-to-peer support services, and assist-
ance from county veteran service officers on how to 
access earned Federal benefits; 
(2) encourages all counties to participate in Op-
eration Green Light for Veterans by illuminating 
their buildings with green lights as a powerful sym-
bol of appreciation and using press releases, commu-
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nity events, and social media to raise awareness 
about such resources; and 
(3) urges its members to engage with their local 
communities to raise awareness about Operation 
Green Light for Veterans and to support its goals of 
honoring veterans and improving access to such re-
sources. 
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