August 15, 2020 Board Dear Friend, Anuradha Agrawal, MD Sanjay Agrawal Dallas is proud to have one of the finest police departments in the nation and there are Meshala Bean exceptional officers and DPD employees displaying extraordinary heroism and excellence Scott Ellington every day of the year. To salute their day-in, day-out valor and commitment, the Friends Nathan Halsey Holden Lunsford of the Dallas Police will present officers and employees with special awards. While many Victor Meza organizations are cancelling or postponing events, the Friends of Dallas Police Lori Romberg, MD determined it was crucial to continue the tradition of saluting extraordinary valor, Joe Tu especially during these unprecedented times. Advisory Board Joe Alcantar Although social-distancing measures prevent us from hosting a large gathering in a Hon. Monica Alonzo ballroom, the Friends of the Dallas Police have decided to move forward with a modified Barry Andrews plan to pay tribute to the approximately 221 deserving officers and employees, Pryor Blackwell representing over a 100% increase in honorees this year. Suzanne Charriere Felix Y. Chen Brent Christopher Instead, we will present a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, November 10 where we’ll Richard H. Collins recognize the day-in, day-out commitments and sacrifices made by so many in our Hon. John C. Creuzot community – the fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and neighbors that Linda P. Evans Hon. Dr. Elba Garcia leave their homes to protect our great city, the awards will shine a light on those who have Ron W. Haddock gone beyond the call of duty. Hon. Lee Jackson Hon. Clay Lewis Jenkins As we celebrate our 39th year, we invite you to show your gratitude to the men and Amb. Ronald Kirk Ashlee & Chris Kleinert women of DPD who so nobly serve by committing a gift donation for this year’s Hon. Richard Knight, Jr. award winners, which is the official awards ceremony for the Dallas Police Hon. Linda Koop Department. Tom Lazo, Sr. Hon. Tom Leppert We hope that you will consider supporting our city’s first responders. Please complete the Reuben D. Martinez Ralph Massoud enclosed reply form and return by mail or email to [email protected] to let us Lynn McBee know of your commitment. If you have any questions please contact Angela Shellene at Linda McMahon The Reeds Public Relations Corporation, by phone at 214-871-0783 or email Ellen McStay [email protected]. Susan Mead Hon. Adam Medrano Bob Mong The Friends of the Dallas Police has a rich history and has served as a model to many Regina Montoya similar organizations across America. We hope to count on your support for this wonderful Pettis B. Norman tradition as we salute one of the best and most community-oriented police departments in Mark Okada Mitch Paradise the United States. No matter their position within the department, each one of DPD’s Caren H. Prothro 4,000 employees has pledged their service to preserve our city and safeguard its citizens. Erle Nye Hon. Michael S. Rawlings We look forward to hearing from you. Hon. Jeanne Phillips Marcos G. Ronquillo John Field Scovell Sincerely, Carl Sewell Annette Simmons John T. Sughrue Mary K Suhm Nathan Halsey Charles T. Terrell FDP Board Chairman Jim L. Turner Alan Walne Hon. Royce West 9090 Skillman St., Suite 182A-280, Dallas, TX 75243 email: [email protected] Friends of the Dallas Police Awards Presentation November 10, 2020 Live Stream Presentation Gift Donation Reply Form Each year the Friends of the Dallas Police and community partners around Dallas take the time to say thank you and honor the brave men and women of the Dallas Police Department who risk their lives for the safety of our city. Please join us in thanking the Dallas Police Department by donating a gift certificate or in-kind gift from your business. Donations will be used at the Annual Friends of the Dallas Police Awards Presentation to reward officers and employees receiving awards. Name of Donor:______________________________________________________________ Contact:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip:_____________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________ Fax:____________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________ Desired Listing in Program:_____________________________________________________ □ Yes, we would like to help the Friends of the Dallas Police honor the Dallas Police Department’s finest by donating the following: Description of donation: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Estimated Value: ______________________________________________________ Donor’s name will be listed in the printed program and on the FDP website. You will receive a copy of the program along with two (2) 2020 FDP member car decals. Donations of $1,500 or greater value will also receive a 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inch color page ad in the program. Ads are due no later than October 13, 2020. □ No, we cannot make a donation to the Friends of the Dallas Police this year but thanks for contacting us. Please reply by October 24 to be listed in the banquet program. Replies can be sent to Angela Shellene at [email protected] Please mail donations by October 24, 2020 to the following address: Friends of the Dallas Police 9090 Skillman, Suite 182A-280 Dallas, Texas 75243 All gifts are tax-deductible Friends of the Dallas Police is a component fund of The Dallas Foundation, a 501(c)(3), publicly supported charity, Federal Tax ID 75-2890371 For additional information please call Angela Shellene at (214) 871-0783 or [email protected] Visit our website Friendsofthedallaspolice.org .