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Tioga County adopts 'Operation Green Light' proclamation to honor veterans transitioning to civilian life
Summary
The Tioga County commissioners adopted a proclamation endorsing Operation Green Light for Veterans, urging residents to display green lights and noting transition statistics cited in the proclamation.
The Tioga County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 12 adopted a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a public recognition effort that encourages residents to display green lights in windows to honor service members transitioning to civilian life.
The proclamation, adopted unanimously, states that approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually and cites studies estimating 44–72% of service members experience high levels of stress during transition. The resolution encourages residents and local organizations to participate in the national recognition effort and notes county appreciation for veterans’ service.
The proclamation was issued by the three commissioners — Sam VanLoon, Marc Rice and Shane Nickerson — at the meeting. The board recorded no opposing votes on the item. The minutes do not attach implementing steps or a county-led event schedule; they formally encourage community display of green lights as a symbolic observance.
