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Commissioners recognize Bowie and Jefferson alumni committee for inaugural joint gala and scholarship fundraising
Summary
The court adopted a resolution recognizing the Bowie and Jefferson Gala Committee for uniting alumni associations to raise money for scholarships to students at Bowie and Thomas Jefferson high schools.
El Paso County's Commissioner's Court on April 21 adopted a resolution recognizing the Bowie and Jefferson Gala Committee for organizing the first joint gala to raise scholarship funds for students at Bowie High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
Judge Ricardo Samaniego read the resolution and invited gala organizers to the dais. Committee members — including Grace Watson and Joe Garcia — described the committee's mission to fund scholarships for students in South Side schools and gave examples of students helped by alumni fundraising. Presenters said the gala sold out and that the effort unites alumni from historically rival high schools to benefit students.
Nut graf: The resolution acknowledges community fundraising to provide scholarships for students from Bowie and Jefferson high schools and recognizes committee members for organizing the inaugural event.
The court adopted the resolution on a motion from Judge Samaniego, seconded by Commissioner Stout; the motion carried.
Ending: Committee members thanked the court and noted the gala proceeds will support scholarships; the court offered condolences and remembrance for a Jefferson alumnus mentioned by speakers.
