Otero County Declares November 4–11, 2025 as Operation Green Light for Veterans to Support and Honor Service Members

Description: Otero County proclaims November 4–11, 2025, as Operation Green Light for Veterans Week, honoring the service and sacrifices of U.S. military members by shining green lights in support.

Otero County Proclamation Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025

WHEREAS, the residents of Otero County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and

WHEREAS, Otero County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices 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 Veterans 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 an estimated 20 percent increase of service members will transition to civilian life in the near future; and

WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent 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, Otero County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Otero County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 4-11, 2025, as a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifices of those transitioning from active service, and designates Otero County as a Green Light for Veterans County;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, Otero County will display green lights at the entrances to the Courthouse and Social Services Annex to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Otero County encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in a window of their place of business or residence from November 4-11, 2025.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the Seal of Otero County to be affixed this 27th day of October 2025.

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