State Fair of Texas Unveils
Big Tex’s Colossal Clothing
The State Fair of Texas held its annual unveiling of the colossal clothing
that will be worn by Big Tex at this year’s fair. The Dallas Police Department
was surprised and honored by a new accessory that was added to Big
Tex’s outfit this year. Situated prominently on the front of his shirt is a
blue ribbon with a Dallas Police badge.
Karissa Condoianis of the State Fair of Texas said, “the ribbon is in
memory of those DART and Dallas Police officers who lost their lives
in the line of duty on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Big Tex will wear it for the
entire 2016 State Fair.”
The Dallas Police Department is very touched by this show of support
from our partners at the State Fair of Texas. We are so grateful to have
our fallen brothers honored at such a famed event in our city. Thank you
again to the State Fair of Texas!
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Quilts for Peace
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, representatives from Quilts for Peace presented
Assistant Chief Christina Smith and the Dallas Police Department with handmade
quilts for the families of the fallen officers in the July 7th attack. The organization
also provided quits to the officers who were injured in that shooting, along with
Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown, City Manager A.C. Gonzalez, and Mayor
Mike Rawlings.
Quilts for Peace is an organization comprised of the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild,
the Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild, and the McKinney Modern Quilt Guild.
Although geographically different, they are all on one accord and began making
quilts for the fallen officers and other involved immediately after that tragic day.
On behalf of the Dallas Police Department, thank you to Quilts for Peace, we are
truly grateful for your generosity.
Teddy Bears on Patrol
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, representatives from
Sodexo USA of the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas presented
the Dallas Police Department with more than 400 teddy
bears. The teddy bears were donated to Sodexo USA by
employees at the Federal Reserve Bank and will be equally
distributed to all patrol divisions. They will be given out
by police officers on patrol so see the need to brighten up
someone’s day. On behalf of the Dallas Police Department,
thank you to Sodexo USA and the Federal Reserve Bank in
Dallas for your kindness and generosity.
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