Galveston, Texas

Celebrating a Legacy of Service: GrantWorks' Founder Bruce J. Spitzengel Honored with Congressional Recognition

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc. founder and President Bruce J. Spitzengel was honored Wednesday, June 7, 2023, during the first session of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., with a congressional recognition by Representative Randy K. Weber of Texas' 14th District.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GrantWorks, Inc. founder and President Bruce J. Spitzengel was honored Wednesday, June 7, 2023, during the first session of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., with a congressional recognition by Representative Randy K. Weber of Texas' 14th District.
  • Spitzengel began his career in Texas City forty-eight years ago working as a city planner and later as the assistant planning director for Pasadena.
  • In 1979, Spitzengel formed the company that would soon evolve into GrantWorks.
  • "The credit for this congressional recognition goes to GrantWorks' executives and team members for making this company great," said Spitzengel.

ANDY POLLACK JOINS BYRNA AS CHIEF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER AND BYRNA SPOKESPERSON FOR SCHOOL SAFETY

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ANDOVER, Mass., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna", "the Company", "we" or "us") is extremely pleased to announce that Andy Pollack has joined the Company as Chief Public Safety Officer. 

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna", "the Company", "we" or "us") is extremely pleased to announce that Andy Pollack has joined the Company as Chief Public Safety Officer.
  • Andy has been a staunch school safety activist ever since his daughter, Meadow Pollack, was killed in the Marjorie Stoneham Douglas High School shooting on Valentine's Day four years ago.
  • He created a charitable organization, Meadow's Movement, to continue these efforts and to fight for increased school safety.
  • Andy is going to be the public face of Byrna's School Safety Program, promoting the Byrna's School Safety Awareness Program and the Byrna Ballistipac bullet proof backpack for School Resource Officers (SROs).

June 19 Museum Announces Plans to Bring World-Class Juneteenth Travel Destination to Galveston, Texas

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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The company is transforming The 1861 Customs House historic site into "The Customs House Juneteenth Museum."

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  • The company is transforming The 1861 Customs House historic site into "The Customs House Juneteenth Museum."
  • The "Customs House Juneteenth Museum" is scheduled to open in time for the 2022 Juneteenth celebration.
  • About June 19 Museum Inc.
    June 19 Museum, Inc. develops world-class tourist destinations dedicated to the Juneteenth Holiday.
  • The Customs House Juneteenth Museum will feature world-class exhibits, a boutique hotel, a restaurant, and a learning center to support the Galveston, Texas community.

Deadline Approaching for Memorial Reefs Internationals' First Texas Dedication in Galveston

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The deadline is approaching to participate in Memorial Reefs Internationals' first dedication event in Galveston, Texas.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The deadline is approaching to participate in Memorial Reefs Internationals' first dedication event in Galveston, Texas.
  • Memorial Reefs International encourages those interested in Undersea Memorials to get in contact with their team as soon as possible to ensure a spot at this historic dedication.
  • Steven Berkoff II, who directly operates each dedication is excited about the new location for Memorial Reefs International.
  • Contact Memorial Reefs International as soon as possible to reserve a Memorial Reef for this event.

Milestone Scientific Commences Sales of CompuFlo® / CathCheck™ Disposables within the UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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UTMB is an institution of the University of Texas System and agency of the State of Texas.

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  • UTMB is an institution of the University of Texas System and agency of the State of Texas.
  • UTMB is a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses.
  • As previously announced, Milestone had begun selling CompuFlo disposables to the UTMB Health Galveston Campus Hospital.
  • Arjan Haverhals, CEO of Milestone Scientific, stated: I am very pleased to announce that UTMB Health has expanded its use of the CompuFlo Epidural Instrument, including its consumables to its Clear Lake Campus Hospital.

DGAP-News: Comcast Establishes 50 WiFi-Connected Lift Zones in Houston and Surrounding Areas

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced it has equipped 50 locations in Houston and surrounding areas with free WiFi enabled Lift Zones.

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  • As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced it has equipped 50 locations in Houston and surrounding areas with free WiFi enabled Lift Zones.
  • 'We are proud to partner with community organizations across Houston and surrounding areas and equip them with free internet service to provide safe, fast, and reliable connectivity,' said Ralph Martinez, regional senior vice president, Comcast Houston.
  • Some of the Houston and surrounding area community organizations that have established Lift Zones in their respective facilities include Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the City of Houston, and the City of Galveston.
  • A full list of Comcast Lift Zones in Houston and surrounding areas, can be found here .

American National Announces New Indexed Product with New Indices and Strategies

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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GALVESTON, Texas, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National is enhancing and expanding its portfolio of industry leading indexed universal life products.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National is enhancing and expanding its portfolio of industry leading indexed universal life products.
  • Signature Protection IUL retains several popular features seen in our other indexed products such as Accelerated Underwriting and various loan options.
  • David A. Behrens, Executive Vice President of American National Insurance Company stated, This product offers a competitive alternative to other indexed products on the market.
  • American National Group, Inc. is the parent company of the American National companies, which include American National Insurance Company and its insurance affiliates.

American National Announces Two New Indices and Strategies to ASIA Plus 7 & 10

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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GALVESTON, Texas, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National is enhancing and expanding its industry leading Strategy Indexed Annuity PLUS flexible premium products.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National is enhancing and expanding its industry leading Strategy Indexed Annuity PLUS flexible premium products.
  • In addition to the current crediting strategies based on the S&P 500 index; ASIA PLUS 7 & 10 will now offer two new index crediting strategies.
  • American National Group, Inc. is the parent company of the American National companies, which include American National Insurance Company and its insurance affiliates.
  • American National Insurance Company, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Galveston, Texas, is licensed in all states except New York.

Memorial Reefs International to Debut New Location in Galveston Texas this September

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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GALVESTON, Texas, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Reefs International announces their newest Undersea Memorial Garden with the inaugural dedication taking place on September 25th-27th in Galveston Texas.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Reefs International announces their newest Undersea Memorial Garden with the inaugural dedication taking place on September 25th-27th in Galveston Texas.
  • Space at this event is limited, so contact Memorial Reefs International now to make a reservation.
  • Steven Berkoff II, who directly operates each dedication is excited about the new location for Memorial Reefs International.
  • Memorial Reefs International wants to help you discover the perfect location for your destination funeral and bring Memorial Reefs to families in need.

Progress Commemorates Juneteenth as a Company Holiday

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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At Progress, we too must continue reaching for ever more inclusion, equity and diversityin our company, in our communities and in our world.

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  • At Progress, we too must continue reaching for ever more inclusion, equity and diversityin our company, in our communities and in our world.
  • Juneteenth commemorates June 19,1865, when Union General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to inform enslaved people of the Emancipation Proclamation and their freedom.
  • At Progress, we strive to be an inclusive community that celebrates the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people.
  • To learn more about Progress and its corporate social responsibility program, Progress for Tomorrow, click here .