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Amy Nelson of Fence named top ‘Packer Backer’

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Amy Nelson of Fence was named the 21st member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame on Wednesday at Lambeau Field.

A lifelong Packers fan, Nelson was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 on Packers.com. More than 13,500 votes were cast from throughout the United States and countries around the world.

Nelson is well known in her community for her unwavering enthusiasm, positive attitude and faithful support of the Packers each year. As an adult with Down syndrome, she enjoys the excitement of gameday and the bonds it creates with friends and family, and she aims to spread her team spirit throughout the community.

In honor of her selection, Nelson will receive four club seats to a 2019 Packers home game; a $500 Packers Pro Shop gift certificate; a road trip for two to a 2019 Packers away game, including game tickets, air fare and hotel accommodations; and a one-year subscription to Packer Plus.

Nelson also will have her name permanently displayed in a place of honor in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

The Green Bay Packers established the Packers FAN Hall of Fame in 1998 for the purpose of annually honoring a devout and longtime Packers fan.

The Daily News will have additional information on Thursday.

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