Gov. Evers, First Lady Announce Blue and Yellow Lights to Be Lit at Executive Residence in Solidarity with Ukraine
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today announced the Executive Residence will be lit with blue and yellow lights at 7:30 p.m. tonight in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s unprovoked military invasion.
“Tonight, Kathy and I are lighting up the Executive Residence in blue and yellow as we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine,” said Gov. Evers. “We join Ukrainian Wisconsinites and folks across our state and country in praying for the safety of the people of the Ukraine. We are keeping all of them, including the families fleeing to find refuge, in our thoughts.”
The lights will be turned on outside the Executive Residence at 7:30 p.m. this evening. They will remain on for the foreseeable future.
An online version of this release is available here.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Immediate Action to Support Ukraine - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Oct 4th, 2023
- Diplomats Say Ukraine War Will Change Global Trade - Rich Kremer - Apr 21st, 2022
- Supervisor Burgelis Introduces Resolution Supporting the People of Ukraine - Sup. Peter Burgelis - Apr 18th, 2022
- Katelyn Ferral of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will share her recent reporting experiences in Ukraine - Milwaukee Press Club - Apr 18th, 2022
- Milwaukee Jewish Community Gives Ukraine Aid - Catherine Capellaro - Apr 5th, 2022
- New Land Enterprises Supports World Central Kitchen’s Work in Ukraine - New Land Enterprises - Mar 28th, 2022
- Pro-Ukraine Billboard in Milwaukee, Spurred by Coincidence, Inspires Global Information Campaign - Podcamp Media - Mar 22nd, 2022
- Marquette Klingler College of Arts and Sciences hosting two-day panel on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, March 23-24 - Marquette University - Mar 21st, 2022
- Op Ed: Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again - Bill Kaplan - Mar 21st, 2022
- Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, Ukraine is under siege, and can use some help - Ald. Khalif Rainey - Mar 18th, 2022
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