January 31, 2003

Town Center Improvement District honors 13 individuals

THE WOODLANDS, Texas(January 31, 2003) Thirteen local public safety individuals were honored for heroic efforts at the 8th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

Along with many other businesses and individuals in The Woodlands and South Montgomery County, Town Center Improvement District (TCID) hosted the event, which celebrated the achievements of public safety individuals nominated by their peers and superiors for outstanding community service.

“TCID is proud of its efforts in public safety, and it’s because of the dedication of the men and women who are committed to serving the public,” said TCID President Frank W. Robinson. “Our public safety representatives deserve our recognition and appreciation, and tonight, the business community showed their support.”

Award recipients include Deputy Jason Moore of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Town Center District; Corporal Joel Gordon of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department District II; Detective Melanie Wood of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Services Command-South; Deputy Bruce Gilchrist of the Precinct Three Constable’s Department; Officer James Ford of the Oak Ridge North Police Department; Officer Danny Nabors of the Shenandoah Police Department.

Public Safety Appreciation Banquet in The Woodlands

Also receiving awards were Trooper Angela Fountain of the Texas Department of Public Safety; Officer Chris Hoffmeyer of the Conroe ISD Police Department; Officer Kevin Swatzel of the North Harris Montgomery Community College Police Department; Lieutenant Jonathon Mohr of The Woodlands Fire Department; Paramedic Supervisor Heath Manson of the Montgomery County Hospital District; Corporal Marilyn Kinney of the Alpha & Omega Royal Courtesy Mounted Patrol; and Officer Harold “Bob” Hurd of The Woodlands Mall Public Security.

The dinner was held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center and was marked by keynote speaker Judge Ted Poe. Each honoree received a special commemorative plaque which included their photo, badge and other memorabilia. In addition, restaurants and hotels contributed a “night on the town” package for each honoree.

Town Center Improvement District is a public entity committed to maintaining The Woodlands Town Center and surrounding area as the best place in which to live, shop, work and invest.