Just Energy Laredo Veterans’ Coalition Check Presentation
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 21, 2012, 1 Comment
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed Just Energy representatives to City Hall, for a sizeable donation to the Laredo Veterans’ Coalition, to help with the organization’s assistance with indigent veterans in Laredo. Said Stuart Rexrode, Senior Vice-President & General Manager for Just Energy, “I am personally pleased to be able to provide this donation, on behalf of the company, to such a deserving group of individuals, the Laredo Veterans’ Coalition, in honor of their service to our country.” Mayor Salinas continued to praise the company for their generosity for helping our true heroes, while Jose Soto, president of the Laredo Veterans’ Coalition pointed out how the donation would go a long way to helping veterans with the approaching summer months.
Everyone is all smiles during the official check presentation ceremony, including: Jose Soto, Laredo Veterans’ Coalition; City of Laredo Mayor Salinas; Stuart Rexrode, Just Energy; Krishawnda Washington, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Just Energy; Cristabel Escobar, Director of Commercial Accounts, Just Energy; and Raymundo Rodriguez, Local Sales Representative, Just Energy.
Distinguished Artist Veterans
New Work by Disabled American Veterans from Texas
Austin, TX June 19, 2012: VSA Texas presents Distinguished Artist Veterans, our third annual group exhibition by Texas Veterans with disabilities. This year’s event is a touring exhibit from November 2011 to November 2012. The exhibit started at the Texas State Capitol. It is next on view at the Laredo Public Library, 1120 E. Calton Road, Laredo, TX 78041 from July 3 – 30, 2012. A Reception with the Mayor will be held on Monday, July 2, from 10-11 am at the Library. The exhibit is on view throughout the month during regular library hours. Please call (956) 795-2400 for Library Hours. The exhibit includes artwork by Laredo artist Ernesto Sanchez, an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Artwork is on display by a dozen men and women who provided military service to our country and are now wounded warriors or veterans with disabilities. Some of their artwork addresses imagery from the service, while other pieces are beautiful sculptures, jewelry or drawings that reflect how they spend their time as civilians. The touring schedule includes stops in San Antonio, Bryan, and El Paso, as well as other communities and cities in the state. Celia Hughes, Executive Director for VSA Texas says, “In the past two years, VSA has worked with 35 Artist Veterans from Korea to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; showcasing talent and giving voice and support to returning Wounded Warriors. We look forward to celebrating this exhibit as it travels across the state where we can reach more veterans and their families.” Support for the Distinguished Artist Veterans program is provided by Robert Worth VFW Post 3216 in Big Lake, TX, VFW Post 9174 in San Antonio, TX, VFW Post 8315 in Schertz, TX, Martinez Brothers Taxidermy in Austin, TX and the National Arts and Disability Center. For more information contact VSA Texas at
512-454-9912 or
ap***@vs***.org
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VSA Texas, the state organization on arts and disability, is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that works to create a society where people with disabilities freely learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Our mission is to promote the creative power in people with disabilities by working with all community members to facilitate full access to the cultural and educational arts. VSA Texas is a member of the international network of VSA, an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
For more information visit VSA Texas website at http://www.vsatx.org.
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