Putnam County Historic Courthouse To Be Lit Green To Honor Veterans

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County is going green out of respect for those who served.

County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced on Monday that the Putnam County Historic Courthouse will be lit in green to honor our nation’s veterans for Veterans Day.

"Veterans put their lives on the line to protect us," Odell said. "We want to shine a light on their service. We want them to see that we don’t take their sacrifice for granted. We appreciate their service and their excellent example."

At the start of last month's budget meeting, green lightbulbs were handed out to the audience without explanation. In her address, Odell first noted that the courthouse will be lit in green for Veterans Day and thanked Guardian Revival, a nonprofit that helps support the mental health and well-being of veterans and first responders, for donating the green lightbulbs.

Operation Green Light is a nationwide initiative that aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by veterans and the resources available to them. Government buildings, businesses and private homes throughout the country will shine a green light for veterans during the week of November 6 - 12.