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MAYOR BILL WHITE THANKS “OUT OF TOWN” CREWS ASSISTING IN HURRICANE RECOVERY AND INVITES HOUSTONIANS TO DO THE SAME

October 3, 2008 -- Mayor Bill White today gave thanks and a rousing send-off to Fort Worth Public Works and Engineering crews and encouraged Houstonians to thank the many workers from across the state and country that are assisting in Houston’s hurricane recovery.

“While there is still much to do, crews from across the state of Texas and the U.S. have played a major role in our efforts,” said Mayor White.  “I encourage Houstonians to thank the many workers when you see collecting debris, repairing signals, restoring power and patrolling our streets.  Let them know their hard work has not gone unnoticed.”

Notes of appreciation can be emailed to some Texas cities at the following email locations:

Dallas Mayor /Tom Leppert – tom.leppert@dallascityhall.com  
Ft. Worth Mayor/ Mike Moncrief – mike.moncrief@fortworth.gov.org
San AntonioMayor/ Phil Hardberger – phardberger@sanantonio.gov 
Mansfield Mayor/David L. Cook – david.cook@mansfield-tx.gov
Austin Mayor/Will Wynn – Mayor@coacd.org
Laredo Mayor/Raul G. Salinas – rgsalinas@ci.laredo.tx.us
Denton Mayor/Mark Burroughs – mark.burroughs@cityofdenton.com

Who: Mayor Bill White
What: says thanks to Fort Worth public works crews for their recovery assistance
When: Friday, October 3, 2008. 8 a.m.
Where: Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, conference entrance (Avenidas De Las Americas Side)

Who: Houston Public Works and Engineering Director Mike Marcotte
What: says thanks to Fort Worth public works crews for their recovery assistance
When: Friday, October 3, 2008 8:30 a.m.
Where: Rice Stadium Parking Lot, 6100 S. Main