Duchesne County approves resolution urging residents to display green lights to honor military service members and families

The Duchesne County Commission on Nov. 3 unanimously approved Resolution 25-11, encouraging residents to display green lights from Nov. 4 through Nov. 11 to honor United States military personnel and their families. Commissioners amended the measure to add an explicit reference to family members before taking the vote.

A commissioner who spoke in favor of the amendment said the county should “recognize the families that sacrifice as well,” noting the contribution of spouses and relatives to service members’ effectiveness. The chair asked staff to incorporate the language change; staff confirmed the final whereas clause would read that the county “appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel and their families.”

Commissioner Killian moved to approve Resolution 25-11 as amended and Commissioner Chuck seconded. The board approved the amended resolution by unanimous voice vote.

The county asked staff to distribute the signed resolution to local newspapers and radio stations. The resolution also included a short-term symbolic lighting initiative and referenced possible future discussion of more permanent lighting installations that could be programmed for holidays and memorial events.

No funding allocation or enforcement action was attached to the resolution; the measure is an expression of the commission’s support and a community encouragement rather than a regulatory requirement.