GREENVILLE —
A survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell, is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the upcoming Hope Center Banquet.
“An Evening of Hope” is the theme for the event, set for 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Center, located inside the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church, 2615 Crockett Street in Greenville.
Birdwell, who lives in Granbury, is currently serving as State Senator Senate District 22.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Birdwell was serving as a military aide in the Pentagon and was critically wounded and severely burned after American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the building. Birdwell was awarded the Purple Heart for the injuries he sustained. After 39 separate surgeries and upon his retirement from the Army, Brian was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Since his election to the Texas Senate in June 2010, Birdwell has received critical acclaim from numerous conservative organizations.
Currently, he serves as the vice-chairman of the Higher Education committee, vice-chairman of the Veteran Affairs committee and is a member of the Economic Development and Government Organization committees.
In January 2012, he was appointed by Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst to the Sunset Advisory Commission and the Joint Interim Committee to Study Human Trafficking.
Birdwell and his wife of 25 years, Mel, operate Face the Fire Ministries, a non-profit assisting and encouraging critical burn survivors and wounded servicemen and women.
Birdwell will be introduced at the banquet by State Senator Bob Deuell of Greenville.
The meal for the banquet will be prepared by Chef Lucas Kiowski and the Culinary Class at Greenville High School. Donations will be taken for the meal, as well as for the work of the Hope Center.
Patriotic music will be provided by Jill Eng of Plano. Emcee for the program will be Dr. LaVelle Hendricks from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Top News
9/11 survivor to be guest speaker at Hope Center Banquet
- Top News
-
-
Dozens of dogs seized from residence
Dozens of dogs were seized Tuesday from a home in south Hunt County and the owner of the residence may be facing charges of animal cruelty.
-
Authorities: Woman pulled from home pool
One woman was reported pulled late Monday night from the swimming pool of a local residence.
-
Board given update on YMCA
Progress is being made on the establishment of a new YMCA/event center in Greenville.
-
City to receive bids on major projects
The City of Greenville will have a better idea later this week as to how much it will cost to complete two major projects.
-
Radio operators ready to have ‘Field Day’
Local amateur radio operators plan to spend this upcoming weekend doing some testing and a lot of talking.
- Dozens of dogs being seized from home in South Hunt County
-
Rains not helping Lake Tawakoni
The middle of June has been a wet one for Greenville and Hunt County.
-
Bids sought for sidewalk project
The City of Greenville is seeking bids from contractors interested in building miles of new sidewalks in the city.
-
Online city auction starting today
The City of Greenville is selling off dozens of items of used vehicles and equipment, in an online auction scheduled to start today.
- A flying start to the Dog Days of Summer
- More Top News Headlines
-
Dozens of dogs seized from residence
Obama Renews Call for Nuclear Reductions
Raw: Car Jumps Curb in NYC, Injures 8
Obama: 'Lives Have Been Saved' by NSA Programs
Obama: Friction in Afghan Talks No Surprise
Unusual Heat Wave Bakes Alaska
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades
Raw: 1 Dead in Shooting at Mo. Apartment Complex
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
3 Charged in Ohio With Enslaving Mom, Daughter
Kid Couture: Spending Big Bucks on Babies
