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Ten Million raised for Fallen Officers
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Donations received from around the world
Michael Krol, Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Smith, and Patrick Zamarripa - on display at a memorial in Dallas on July 12, 2016. By Dorothy Gentry GARLAND JOURNAL
The officers and families affected by the July 7, 2016 downtown Dallas attack are the beneficiaries of about $10 million that has been raised on their behalf. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, along with representatives from the Assist the Officer Foundation and The Dallas Foundation made the announcement at a news conference at Dallas City Hall. Assist the Officer Foundation and The Dallas Foundation have worked to identify the most effective way to distribute the funds that were raised and entrusted to the
two organizations. Trusts that will provide for family member’s health, education and other support have been created for the families of Dallas Police Department Sergeant Michael Smith, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol and Officer Patricio Zamarripa and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson. Mayor Rawlings said the city “owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to the officers who lost or risked their lives to keep us safe. Out of one of the darkest days in our city’s history, we have seen an incredible outpouring of love and support from organizations and individuals all over the world.
“We are so honored by the amount of people who have stepped forward to properly assist our fallen and injured officers.� More than 6,000 contributions were received from across the country, with all 50 states represented. Gifts were also received from Australia, the United Kingdom and Italy. Donations ranged from $5 to more than $250,000. Funds were equitably divided among the families of the fallen officers. In addition to the trusts, part of the donations will be directed to support the officers injured on that fateful day. “The Assist the Officer Foundation is very grateful for the generous support shown for our police officers and their families,� said
Frederick Frazier, chairman of the Assist the Officer Foundation. “It’s a powerful gesture that symbolizes the appreciation for every officer’s dedication to service and commitment to the safety of every citizen.� “The joint effort to honor our fallen officers and their families has been remarkable,� said Mary Jalonick, president and CEO of The Dallas Foundation. “The philanthropic community in Dallas has worked closely with the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit agency to ensure that 100 percent of donations received will be distributed to the officers and families affected by the tragic events of July 7, 2016.�
DCHHS receives resolution for National Accreditation
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price with DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson
From Staff Reports
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) received a resolution from Dallas County Commissioners Court for national accreditation. The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimate-
ly transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments. DCHHS is one of fewer than 200 health departments that have thus far achieved accreditation through PHAB since the organization launched in 2011. “Dallas County Health and Human Services joins the growing ranks of accredited health departments in a strong commitment to their public health mission,� said PHAB President and CEO Kaye Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN. “The peer-review process provides valuable feedback to inform health departments of their strengths and areas for improvement, so that they can better protect and promote the health of the people they serve in their communities. Residents of a community served by a nationally accredited health department can be assured that their health department has demonstrated the capacity to protect and promote the health of that community.� After undergoing an extensive assess-
City of Garland remembers the December 2015 Tornado On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, an EF4 tornado ripped through north Texas, including parts of Garland. The tornado struck at 6:45 p.m. near Interstate 30 and the President George Bush Turnpike. More than 1,100 structures, including homes, apartments and businesses, were damaged or destroyed. Vehicles were swept off a highway overpass, taking the lives of nine people. The true spirit of Garland emerged in the hours, days and weeks that followed—a spirit that is selfless and indomitable. Garland residents and responders,
along with those who came from near and far to help, faced the recovery with strength, generosity and grace. The City of Garland will pause to remember those who were impacted and honor the resilient spirit of the Garland community on the anniversary of that event: 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 John Paul Jones Park, 4099 Zion Road Those planning to attend should email EDattomo@GarlandTX.gov or call 972205-2471.
SAT Testing at GHS January 21, 2017 SAT Testing at GHS January 21, 2017 for Middle and High School Students January 21st, 2017 / SAT Testing at Garland High School On Saturday, January 21st, 2017, The SAT will be administered at Garland High School to middle and high school students who are registered through College Board. Students should report to GHS no later than 7:45 a.m. and enter the building through our court yard gate, which is located on the east side (back) of the building. All students must have their Admission Ticket and an acceptable photo ID or a completed Talent Search Identification form (7th-8th graders only) to enter the testing rooms.
ment, DCHHS has been recognized for its quality improvement, illustration of accountability to the public and vigorous promotion to public health. “The PHAB accreditation is testament to the hard work of the DCHHS employees who work 24/7 to provide public health services to Dallas County residents.� said DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson. “Whenever you see our seal of accreditation, you will know that DCHHS has been rigorously examined and meets or exceeds national standards that promote continuous quality improvement for public health.� Public health departments play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of people and communities. The accreditation standards that PHAB have set define the expectations for all public health departments that seek to become accredited in the United States. “DCHHS employees have worked diligently for the community and it is an honor for Dallas County to receive national
accreditation through PHAB,� said Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, chair of the Dallas County Public Health Advisory Board. “With this accreditation, residents can be confident that our public health system will continue to grow in quality, remain competitive and be transparent in day to day practices.� The mission of Dallas County Health and Human Services is to protect the health of the citizens of Dallas County through disease prevention, disease intervention and through promotions of a healthy community and environment. This is done through assessment, community input education, disease monitoring, regulation, and health services that help control the spread of disease. The department makes every effort to ensure the people of Dallas County receive information and services needed to maintain and improve their health and provide good stewardship of public resources.
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade/March 2017 Time: 10:00 A.M. (Parade line-up begins at 8:45am Route: Parade starts on Dairy Road @ Garden Drive (near Embree Park) North on Dairy Road to Highway 66 (Avenue D); West (left) on Highway 66 (Avenue D) to First Street; North (right) on First Street to Highway 66 (Avenue B); West (left) on Highway 66 (Avenue B) to Fifth Street; North (right) on Fifth Street to Austin Street (parade ends 330 North 5th Street) **Celebration continues @ the Granville Arts Center Main Auditorium** To enter the parade and march, a sign MUST be on vehicle or carried with each entry. The parade line up begins at Austin Academy, 1125 Beverly Dr., Garland, 75040. Mail all parade entries to: Attention Gwen Daniels, MLK Events Coordinator, NAACP Garland Unit, PO Box 460944, Garland, TX 75046. For application log on to http://garlandtxnaacp.org/
National Merit Commended Students Garland High School has 14 National Merit Commended Students Students who earned this honor are Gabrielle Alovera, Zain Hamid, Rebecca Harrison, Desiree Lopez, Luz Martinez-Lucas, Salvador Neri, Jessica Nguyen, Emma Parker, Katherine Ryce, Caleb Shi, Mabel Thai, Patrick Vu, Victor Vu, and Francisco Zapata-Alvarez.
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