In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lenawee County is pleased to announce plans to illuminate the dome green inside the Old County Courthouse from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by NACo and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. In 2023, over 300 counties participated in Operation Green Light, including Lenawee County.
“We are excited to participate in this endeavor again this year,” explained Kim Murphy, Lenawee County Administrator. “Lenawee County supports our local heroes, and we invite everyone to join us in ‘going green’ the first full week of November.”
In addition to lighting the dome, residents, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb inside or outside their home to a green bulb. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported, and we open up conversation about the needs of veterans and the services that support veteran communities.
For more information about Operation Green Light, please visit naco.com. For more information about services for veterans in Lenawee County, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 517-264-5335 or veterans.affairs@lenawee.mi.us.