Media Contacts
Scott Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
ELLICOTT CITY – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball directed the Department of Public Works to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with purple lighting to honor the Baltimore Ravens AFC North Division Championship and in hopes of a successful playoff run in the weeks ahead.
“Like our neighbors across the Baltimore region, Howard County is raving about the Ravens today and excited about the weeks ahead as the team begins the journey for their third Super Bowl championship,” said County Executive Ball. “Earlier this year, the Baltimore Ravens were here to help us with a $10,000 donation to assist our Ellicott City recovery efforts. We appreciated their support, and, in turn, we want them to know that their loudest and most passionate fans are here in Howard County. I am proud to illuminate the George Howard Building in purple and am confident that it will help bring good luck to the Ravens during their playoff run.”
The George Howard Building will be lit purple every evening beginning at dusk until the Ravens playoff run comes to an end. County Executive Ball will also be encouraging Howard County employees to participate in “Purple Fridays” by wearing Ravens apparel during the playoffs.