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The Houston Fire Department announced
today the establishment of the Fire
Fighters Foundation of Houston (FFFH)
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to
provide non-governmental support to
Houston's firefighters.
Mayor Bill White, Fire Chief Phil Boriskie,
President of the Houston Professional
Firefighters Association Local 341 Roland
Chavez and the President and Chairman
of the Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston
Board William E. King gave brief remarks
introducing the foundation, the first
in Houston to provide non-governmental
funding
to Houston's firefighters.
"Our firefighters are recognized
as the best in the country," said
Mayor White. "It is our responsibility
to ensure they have all the tools they
need to protect the lives and property
of Houstonians, and to protect themselves
as they perform their duty."
According to King, the FFFH will help
provide Houston's bravest men and women
with the necessary tools, technology,
and equipment so that they may be able
to best serve and protect the citizens
of Houston. The foundation will also
provide financial assistance as
needed to families of firefighters who
have perished in the line of duty.
"I am very excited to work with
Mayor White, former President Bush and
the rest of the board members to make
this foundation that will support our
firefighters a reality - it seems the
least we can do," said King.
Houston Professional Firefighters Association
President Roland Chavez expressed his
thanks on behalf of the firefighters.
"I am excited that this foundation
supporting Houston firefighters will
enable our dedicated professionals to
safely continue serving this great city,"
said Chavez
Fire Chief Phil Boriskie said he feels
very excited and blessed that members
of this community are supporting the
Houston Fire Fighter Foundation.
"Ultimately, this support gives
Houston firefighters a greater chance
of returning home each morning to their
families," said Boriskie "Rest
assured that whatever the worst moment
may be in your life, the Houston Fire
Department will be 'Answering the Call'
with the utmost professionalism, compassion,
and respect."
With support from community leaders,
firefighters, friends and volunteers,
The FFFH will host its landmark kick-off
event and fundraiser on September 11,
2006 to celebrate our local heroes and
honor of the fifth anniversary of the
attacks of September 11, 2001.
The foundation is underwritten by several
entities, including ClearChannel Outdoor,
Haynes and Boone, L.L.P., Linebarger
Goggan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P and
Perry Homes. The nine member board of
directors includes: William E. King,
President and Chairman of the Board;
George Hittner, Secretary and Founder;
Jeff Dinerstein,
Treasurer and General Counsel; Leroy
Hermes; Bobby Singh; Jarvis
Hollingsworth ;Michael Stevens; C. C.
Lee and Frank Markentonis.
Additional information may be found
on the FFFH website at www.fffhouston.com
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