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Special Olympics asks Midlothian to host nearly 1,000 athletes Sept. 23–24; police voice support
Summary
Kelly Renfro of Special Olympics Texas asked the Midlothian City Council for permission to hold bocce and softball events at Midlothian Community Park on Sept. 23–24 for roughly 1,000 athletes; Assistant Police Chief Scott Brown urged community support and volunteers.
Kelly Renfro, who said she represents Special Olympics Texas, asked the council to allow the organization to use Midlothian Community Park for the second annual statewide bocce and softball meet on Sept. 23–24, drawing nearly 1,000 athletes from across Texas.
"We're asking to do that again at the Midlothian Community Park on September 23rd and 24th," Renfro said, adding that the event brings churches, students and businesses together and provides positive exposure for the city. Assistant Police Chief Scott Brown spoke in support, saying the longstanding partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics is ‘‘humbling’’ and urging residents to volunteer or attend."If you haven't gone out and helped or volunteer or just watched for a few minutes, let me encourage you to do so because it will warm your heart," Brown said.
Renfro told the council she does not live inside city limits but lives in the school district and emphasized the event's community and economic benefits. Council members did not take formal action at the meeting; staff or the city secretary were directed to coordinate logistics and bring any required permits or agreements back to a future agenda if necessary.
