By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
Ellis County is joining counties from across the state this week in honoring our nation's veterans by illuminating a pair of county buildings green.
A new national effort by the National Association of Counties, called Operation Green Light, aims to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges they face.
Ellis County Administrator Darin Myers said this week, Nov. 7 to 13, they have turned the outside lights at the county courthouse and Emergency Services building green.
“Where this comes from is, actually identifying our nations veterans, the challenges they go through and recognizing their service and showing some appreciation for sacrifices they’ve done for us,” Myers said.
Barton and Pawnee counties were also among the dozens of Kansas counties that approved similar resolutions this week in support of veterans and Operation Green Light.
In addition to lighting county buildings, the Kansas Association of Counties is encouraging residents and businesses to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb.