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NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) published a webpage on Operation Green Light to increase participation in this initiative. The webpage includes links to sample social media posts, resolutions, and press releases, as well as ideas for how individuals and businesses can participate. NYSAC has also included photos of Operation Green Light in Action, showing buildings across the state lit green to shine a light on the service and sacrifice of veterans. NYSAC collaborated with the New York State County Veteran Service Officers’ Association and the New York State County Executive Association (NYSCEA) to launch Operation Green Light in New York State in 2021. The initiative was launched to show appreciation and support for all veterans, with a special emphasis on the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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National Association of Counties
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Amazon
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Brunswick County, N.C.
Brunswick County, N.C. illuminates the Judge Ola M. Lewis Courthouse.
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Lake County, Ill.
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Hillsborough County, Fla.
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Hyde County, N.C.
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Kitsap County, Wash.
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Erie County, Pa.
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El Paso County, Colo.
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Sampson County, N.C.
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Leavenworth County, Kan.
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Washington County, Ore.
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Palm Beach County, Fla.
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Orange County, Calif.
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Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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Summit County, Ohio
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Dodge County, Minn.
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Spokane County, Wash.
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St. Charles Parish, La.
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Idaho County, Idaho
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Franklin County, N.C.
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Boone County, Mo.
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Chatham County, N.C.
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Williamson County, Texas
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Montgomery County, Va.
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Stanly County, N.C.
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Brown County, Wis.
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Rockland County, N.Y.
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Butte County, Calif.
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Randolph County, Mo.
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Pike County, Pa.
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Northampton County, N.C.
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Mohave County, Ariz.
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Cherokee County, S.C.
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Cobb County, Ga.
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KENT COUNTY, MICH.
Kent County Veterans Services is working with the United Veterans Council of Kent County to incorporate Operation Green Light into the annual Veterans Day parade. The department encourages community members to wear green to the parade and plans to hand out green glow sticks to show support for veterans.
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Midland County, Mich.
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Durham County, N.C.
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Sedgwick County, Kan.
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Kenosha County, Wis.
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Jefferson County, Ala.
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Fayette County, Pa.
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Comal County, Texas
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Tarrant County, Texas
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Montgomery County, Pa.
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Guilford County, N.C.
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Butler County, Kan.
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Cumberland County, N.C.
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Chesterfield County, S.C.
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Calhoun County, Mich.
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Hunterdon County, N.J.
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BROOME COUNTY, N.Y.
Broome County will be joining Operation Green Light for the second year in a row. The county will be distributing free green light builds to residents, available at the public library, county buildings, senior centers, and the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. Broome County Office Buildings will display green lamps and Security Mutual Life Insurance has agreed to light the façade of its building green for the week of November 7–11.
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Cook County, Ill.
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Pierce County, Wis.
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Pender County, N.C.
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Halifax County, N.C.
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DESOTO COUNTY, MISS.
DeSoto County supervisors announced participation in Operation Green Light, launching a webpage to encourage community members to join the initiative. The county, home to over 11,200 veterans, invites businesses, residents and HOAs to support veterans by lighting their buildings and homes green from November 7–13. The web page includes social media graphics and sample captions for residents and businesses to post and spread the word about the initiative.
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Audrain County, Mo.
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Denton County, Texas
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NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (NCACC)
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) shared a video on their webpage encouraging counties to join Operation Green Light. NCACC is working with county governments to light courthouses and county buildings green and advocating for state-wide participation. Operation Green Light will draw attention to the 600,000 veterans residing in North Carolina counties and draw attention to the resources available county-wide through the Veterans Services Offices. NCACC’s webpage features NACo’s resources, a directory of County Veterans Services Officers and links to county resolutions supporting the initiative. So far, nine counties in North Carolina have passed resolutions to light county buildings green the week of Veterans Day.
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Salt Lake County, Utah
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Delaware County, Pa.
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Benton County, Wash.
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Dutchess County, N.Y.
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Clinton County, N.Y.
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Monroe County, N.Y.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
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Madera County, Calif.
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Fulton County, Ga.
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Walker County, Ga.
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Marshall County, Ind.
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Montgomery County, Ind.
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Fremont County, Iowa
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Wapello County, Iowa
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Florida Association of Counties
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Seminole County, Fla.
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Will County, Ill.
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Atchison County, Kan.
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Albany County, N.Y.
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Allegany County, N.Y.
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Cayuga County, N.Y.
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Genesee County, N.Y.
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Livingston County, N.Y.
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Chester County, Pa.
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Montgomery County, Md.
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Larimer County, Colo.
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Las Animas County, Colo.
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DARKE COUNTY, OHIO
Darke County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation to join Operation Green Light to honor the sacrifices of veterans and support their transition from active service.
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PORTER COUNTY, IND.
The Porter County Auditor’s office shared a poster on social media promoting Operation Green Light for Veterans. County offices and buildings will shine a green light throughout the week of Veteran’s Day and are encouraging residents and businesses to join. The poster also includes services for veterans offered by local businesses, the auditors’ office and Porter County’s Veterans Services Office.
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DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA.
On August 18, Dauphin County, Pa. shared a video on social media to announce its participation in Operation Green Light. The Board of Commissioners signed a resolution to honor and support the 17,000 veterans living in Dauphin County.