https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6383220&GUID=3E8F5C81-DEF8-4688-803B-9DCC44B22D15Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6383220&GUID=3E8F5C81-DEF8-4688-803B-9DCC44B22D153E8F5C81-DEF8-4688-803B-9DCC44B22D15-2023-10-25-21-55-38Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS WHEREAS, the residents of Cook County, Illinois 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, Cook 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 WHEREAS, an estimated 20 percent iWed, 25 Oct 2023 21:55:38 GMT