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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH
WHEREAS, November is nationally recognized as National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the families who have supported them; and
WHEREAS, the history of veterans in Cook County, Illinois, is rich and long-standing, with men and women from this community serving in every major conflict in U.S. history, from the Civil War to the World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, the War on Terror, and ongoing military operations across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has been home to generations of veterans who have made immeasurable contributions to the security and progress of our nation. Today, it remains one of the largest centers of military veterans in the United States, with nearly 150,000 veterans[BC1] residing in the county, making Cook County a cornerstone of veteran support and services in the region; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has long been at the forefront of ensuring that veterans receive the services, support, and recognition they deserve. From the establishment of the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission in 1946 and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs in 2012, which has provided essential services such as housing, financial support, and job training to veterans and their families, to the expansion of healthcare and mental health services at Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital, the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other facilities, Cook County remains deeply committed to improving the lives of veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital and the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both integral parts of the VA healthcare system in Cook County, provide high-quality care and specialized services to thousands of veterans....
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