Delegate Phillips Supports Paint The Town Blue

Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- The West Virginia Auxiliary – Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. continues to oversee one of the fastest growing initiatives for the organization to date.  “Paint The Town Blue” is slated for Thursday, February 19, 2015 across the entire state of West Virginia.

The Auxiliary has received support from businesses and residents who have agreed to display blue ribbons in windows and on doors throughout towns and cities, big and small.  To date, the organizing group has over 6,587 participants.

In addition, legislators and elected officials from across the state have stepped in to show their support of law enforcement.  Delegate Linda Phillips is leading the effort on behalf of the Women’s Caucus.  She is encouraging other Delegates to wear blue during a special dedication that will take place at the Capitol the day of the state-wide event, February 19.  All members of law enforcement who are available are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  Those who have experienced a Line of Duty Incident will be honored on the floor of the House and are urged to contact Jan Miller, WV Auxiliary Director or Rodney Miller, WV Sheriff’s Association, to appropriately prepare the program.  All officers and their guests should report to the Capitol, West Gallery at 10:45am.

Individuals or businesses who wish to participate are encouraged to get creative with displays of law enforcement support.

“Paint The Town Blue” is being held in conjunction with the parent organization’s event “Step Out in Blue”, which encourages supporters of law enforcement to simply wear blue on the third Thursday of each month.  The event page can be found on Facebook under the event name.

The West Virginia Auxiliary – Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit in the state of West Virginia and was established to support law enforcement officers and their families.  All monies raised in and for the state remain there to assist in times of need and through the parent organization’s programs.  Donations can be made through PayPal or by visiting Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. online.