Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed Monday "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day," ordering state transportation officials to light the I-35W bridge blue in honor of police officers for their service.
Dayton proclaims 'Law Enforcement Appreciation Day'
Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed Monday "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day," and the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis will be lit blue.
January 9, 2017 at 5:02PM
"Every day and night, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve communities across our state," Dayton said in a statement. "Today, we recognize the service and sacrifice of those brave men and women, and their families."
Dayton's proclamation means that the windows of the Governor's Residence will also be lit blue.
