TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM GUILFORD COUNTY AS A "HIDDEN HEROES" COMMUNITY - ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Pat Tillman
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the series of wars and conflicts in which our nation has been engaged over time, since World War II, has resulted in 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers who are parents, spouses, siblings, friends, and loved ones caring for those wounded, ill, or injured who have served our nation; and
WHEREAS, the daily tasks of these military and veteran caregivers can include bathing, feeding, dressing, and caring for the grievous injuries of wounded warriors, administering medications, providing emotional support, caring for the family and the home, and working outside the home to earn essential income; and
WHEREAS, most military and veteran caregivers consider the challenging work they do as simply carrying out their civic and patriotic duty, without realizing they are, in fact, caregivers, and do not identify themselves as such; and
WHEREAS, an alarming number of military and veteran caregivers, according to research, are suffering numerous debilitating mental, physical and emotional effects as a result of their caregiving duties; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County desires to recognize and support those who are serving in these vital roles in our own community and has incorporated caregiver resources into programming for our service members, veterans and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners does proclaim Guilford County to be a HIDDEN HEROES COMMUNITY, as designated by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, in support of military and veteran caregivers.
ADOPTED this the 16th day of October 2025.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Proclaim Guilford County to be a HIDDEN HEROES COMMUNITY, as designed by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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