PRESS RELEASE

Violet Edwards, District Six commissioner

[MADISON COUNTY] – In advance of the up coming Veterans Day holiday, Madison County announced that county buildings would be illuminated green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.

“Our nation’s voluntary military force members, and their families, have made immense sacrifices for our safety and security,” said Violet Edwards, District Six commissioner. “This service to country also often results in significant stress to many of the veterans who served in times of war and conflict. We want to make sure our veterans and their families know that their service mattered, that we are grateful for their sacrifices, and that it is now our turn to make sure their county government and our community serve them.”

In addition to lighting county buildings, residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see, or an interior light that sparks a conversa- tion with friends.

Shining a green light lets our veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported. While this event is focused around the week of Veterans Day (November 7th -13th), par- ticipants are encouraged to start immediately to foster conversation. Residents can share their participation on social media using the hashtag #Operation- GreenLight and #MadCo- GlowsGreen.

“Operation Green Light is a simple way to express our collective appreciation for the public service of our veterans,” said NACo President Denise Winfrey. “We encourage everyone to join us in displaying a green light for our veterans and to also reflect on how we, as a nation and at the county level, assist our military service personnel back into civilian life upon completion of their service to our country.”

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