The Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary’s annual fund-raising dinner, dance, and live and silent auction event brought in about $15,000 this year. About 400 tickets were sold to the event, which in its 24-year history has raised about $350,000 for the Police Department and Fire & Rescue Service.
Amy Robinson and Susan Rosen, members of the Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary, kept track of items up for auction at the annual fund-raising event held recently at the Community Center on Texas Parkway. Photo courtesy of Missouri City.
“It’s always special for police officers and firefighters to receive the unfettered support of the community they serve. We often view these jobs as thankless, but that definitely is not the case in our City due to the overwhelming support from our citizens,” said Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald. “Our residents show their dedication to community involvement by enrolling in the Citizens’ Police and Fire Academy, sponsoring Police and Fire Auxiliary events and volunteering for Crime Watch programs. I would personally like to thank them for their continuing support.”
The funds are used to purchase additional equipment for the public safety departments, allowing them to better serve the citizens of Missouri City.
