2011 Community Leader of the Year
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has selected Judge Danny Valdez as its 2011 Outstanding Service from a Community Leader award winner.
Judge Danny Valdez is a 15-year SOTX volunteer. He assists the Laredo area by awarding medals to athletes at Spring Games, bowling tournaments and Fall Games. Judge Valdez also gets area corporations and businesses involved by asking them to donate prizes, food and monetary contributions to the cause.
The Outstanding Service from a Community Leader award is presented to the individual whose efforts on behalf of SOTX exceed expectations. On October 21, Special Olympics Texas will present the award to Valdez for his achievements and recognize him at Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Fall Classic in Bryan/College Station.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
Official Partners:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org
