To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services and Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: November 7, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Stephen White |
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707-467-5868 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing November 11, 2023, as Veterans Appreciation Day in Mendocino County to Honor Our Veterans
(Sponsors: Social Services and Chair McGourty)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt proclamation recognizing November 11, 2023, as Veterans Appreciation Day in Mendocino County to honor our Veterans; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
November 7, 2022, Item 8a, Adoption of Proclamation,
November 9, 2021, Item 8a, Adoption of Proclamation,
November 3, 2020, Item 4c, Adoption of Proclamation.
Summary of Request:
November 11, 2023, is nationally recognized as Veterans Day, an opportunity for us to recognize and show our appreciation, gratitude, and respect for the contributions and sacrifices veterans and their families have made for our Country. In honor of this holiday, the Mendocino County Social Services, Adult and Aging Services, Veterans Service Office is requesting that the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors proclaim November 11, 2023, as Veterans Appreciation Day in Mendocino County.
The Mendocino County Veterans Services Office (MCVSO) filed 827 compensation and pension claims in 2022, bringing in $21,225,829 in federal monies. The average new award obtained by MCVSO for each new claim was $25,666. Veterans Benefits which were awarded went directly to the veterans, helping to support our local economy.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: November 7, 2023 |
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