Support our veterans by ‘going green’
Operation Green Light is next week
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Warren County Board of Supervisors is taking part in a new statewide initiative for the week of Veterans Day urging residents to turn their exterior lights green in honor of our servicemen and women.
The Board of Supervisors is asking residents to participate in “Operation Green Light,” an effort to show support for veterans of all military conflicts and raise awareness about the challenges faced by many veterans. A proclamation was adopted at October’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
For this year, there is a special effort to recognize the veterans of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to showing our veterans that they are supported, the campaign seeks to help educate the public about the challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.
The Board of Supervisors encourages homeowners, businesses, and governments to light up their homes, buildings, courthouses, and bridges with green light bulbs in support of America’s veterans the week of November 7th. Veterans Day is November 11th.
Operation Green Light is a collaboration between the counties of New York as well as New York State Association of Counties, the New York State County Executives Association and the New York State County Veterans Service Officers Association.
Rachel Seeber, Chairwoman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, said, “While the ending of the war in Afghanistan has refocused Americans’ attention to the immense sacrifice of America’s service men and women, it has also brought significant stress to many of the veterans who served in that conflict. We shall never forget and will always appreciate the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. The Warren County Board of Supervisors wanted to do something special this year to reach out to our veterans and let them know, that their service mattered and that we are grateful.”
Denise DiResta, Warren County Director of Veterans Services, said, “Operation Green Light is a visual acknowledgement of appreciation, support, and gratitude for our servicemen and women who have transitioned into veteran status. It lets them know that their community is here to assist in that transition to civilian life with open arms and help them succeed. Our community is very supportive of the military and my hope is that everyone could change just one light to a beam of green letting our service members and veterans know we support them each and every day. I’m very thankful that the Warren County Board of Supervisors supports this program.”
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