Meeker County Courthouse Illuminated in Green
The Meeker County Court House has been illuminated in green the past few days as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. It’s part of a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties, and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
Now into its second year, the lighting began on November 6th and will continue through November 12th. It’s a way to show support for veterans and raise awareness about the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
County Veterans Service Officers help fellow service members access more than $52-billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits each year and provide other services to support the approximately 200,000 service members who transition into civilian communities each year.
Meeker County Commissioner Steve Schmitt says Veterans Day is a great opportunity to recognize the sacrifices that so many of our family, friends and neighbors made to ensure our freedoms and our safety. In addition to lighting the Court House, residents, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to change a bulb in their home or building to green – exterior or interior – that will spark a conversation about veterans and show support for them.
The Meeker County Veterans Service Office can provide information to veterans, their dependents or widows about the benefits and programs that are available from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 693-5445.