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<br /> <br /> <br />October 29, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Chief Communications Officer, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson@anokacountymn.gov <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Anoka County Illuminating Facilities Green for Veteran Awareness <br /> Anoka County will for the third year in a row illuminate its facilities in support of veterans <br />as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans Nov. 4-11 and is encouraging area residents and <br />businesses to do the same. <br /> The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties, prompts counties to light their <br />buildings green during the first full week of November to show veterans that they are seen, <br />appreciated, and supported. <br /> to show support for our military veterans and spread awareness about <br />the unique challenges they face and the resources available to them and their families, said Mike <br />Gamache, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners. <br /> Anoka County supports the nearly 20,000 veterans who call Anoka County home in various <br />waysthrough the county Veteran Services Office, veterans court, the Medlink volunteer driver <br />network, and other initiatives and events that focus on veterans in the area. <br />rd <br /> For Operation Green Light, the west side of the Government Center, along 3 Avenue, will <br />have green lighting in both the north and south entrances. Anoka County encourages all individuals <br />and businesses to join in by swapping one light bulb in their entryway or window for a green one. <br />freedoms. <br /> Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. <br />-30- <br />WB:bv <br /> <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br /> <br />rd <br />Government Center 2100 3 Avenue, Suite 700 Anoka, MN 55303-5024 www.anokacountymn.gov <br /> Office: 763-324-4700 Fax: 763-324-5490 <br /> <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> <br />