Prosper names August 2026 Gun Safety Awareness Month after Cook Children's visit

Aug 11, 2026

Mayor David F. Bridal presented a proclamation recognizing August 2026 as Gun Safety Awareness Month and thanked Cook Children's representatives for local prevention and trauma work; the proclamation said Cook Children's treated 121 firearm-related injuries between 2024 and 2026.

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Mayor David F. Bridal read a Town of Prosper proclamation declaring August 2026 "Gun Safety Awareness Month," thanking Cook Children's for its community work and urging residents to practice secure firearm storage. The proclamation said that "between 2024 and 2026, Cook Children's Hospital treated 121 firearm related injuries," and called on residents to promote safe storage and community education.

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