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n <br />u <br />AD INISTIRATION <br />October 31, 2022 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson( co.anoka.mn.us <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Anoka County Participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans <br />The Anoka County Board of Commissioners during its Oct. 25 meeting adopted a <br />resolution that notes Anoka County will be taking part in Operation Green Light for Veterans Nov. <br />7-13. <br />This is a new initiative by the National Association of Counties that prompts counties to <br />light their buildings green during the first full week of November to show veterans that they are <br />seen, appreciated and supported. <br />Anoka County supports the nearly 20,000 veterans who call Anoka County home in various <br />ways through the county Veteran Services Office, veterans court and other initiatives and events <br />that focus on veterans in the area. <br />For Operation Green Light, the west side of the Government Center, along 3rd Avenue, will <br />have green lighting in both the north and south entrances. <br />"Operation Green Light is a simple way to remind veterans that we are here for them," said <br />Scott Schulte, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners. "The lights serve as a reminder for <br />all of us to take a moment to stop and reflect upon the many challenges faced by veterans. During <br />this week, we encourage all businesses and individuals to change one bulb in their home or <br />business to draw attention to veterans and their sacrifices." <br />-30- <br />DK:jr <br />II^� pu':'�I:,1PIf111ll11„ IIII'llll'll�lr �IIII %:' II II dV:,dYllllpr II' ,„II',I�a�uu, uV��ll'%:' <br />"\'II'"1f'IIIIII " igd:,'II'114'.'rllll / I(.' 1,1u„Ild)ll p,III',V4'Iltlllllll pr II II IIIIpull4.'r„pr%:'u" <br />