The Rotary Clubs of Texarkana held their 47th annual Public Safety Officer Appreciation Banquet on Thursday at First United Methodist Church's Cabe Center in Texarkana, Arkansas. The event recognized nine public safety professionals for their service. Honorees included officers, firefighters, deputies and troopers from Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas, as well as the Miller County Sheriff's Office, the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Arkansas State Police. Destini Gamble was recognized for her work with LifeNet. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin was the keynote speaker. He spoke at the banquet's 45th event in 2024. Griffin said the event could serve as an example for other civic clubs. "It's not just a feel-good moment; this is an important moment," he said. Landon Forbes, who serves on the banquet committee, said he looks forward to the event each year. "It's really special to have an event going on this long," Forbes said.
Rotary Clubs of Texarkana honor nine public safety professionals at annual banquet
The 47th annual Public Safety Officer Appreciation Banquet recognized first responders from across the Texarkana region.
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