District Attorney Jerry Jones to Receive Prestigious Difference Maker Award™
District Attorney Jerry Jones of Monroe, Louisiana to get Difference Maker Award for his work with young people
Monroe, LA, June 25, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Youth United For Prosperity, Inc. (YUP) is National 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non profit organization (a benefactor of the NFL Alumni ATL Chapter) and the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the LEGENDS & KIDS™ DIFFERENCE MAKER AWARD™ will go to Mr. Jerry Jones District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District of Monroe LA. District Attorney Jones is being recognized for his unique commitment and dedication to young people. Past winners of the award have been Hal Schatz, Chairman of the ICAN Benefits Group, a national insurance company, Ted Blum, Co-Managing Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, and Ernest Lamont Greer Co-Managing Shareholder Greenberg Traurig (which is the 7th largest law firm in the United States).
Dr. Joseph Profit, President of the NFL Alumni ATL Chapter says “every year Youth United for Prosperity, Inc. selects a person or company who has made a significant difference in the lives of young people in the community especially when it comes to supporting and mentoring our kids. Mr. Jones is one of those people. His steadfast dedication and commitment to the youth of the community has had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of young people over the last 19 years.”
This year, Youth United for Prosperity is presenting The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony which will be held at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe Louisiana on July 18th, 2009. The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame spearheaded by James “Shack” Harris (former NFL Pro Bowl MVP) and Doug Williams (former Super Bowl MVP) is committed to ensuring that the greatest sports legends to ever come out of Grambling University, and their accomplishments are cemented into historical posterity. To that end, the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame was established. Dave Bing, Major of Detroit Michigan and NBA Hall of Famer will be the Master of Ceremonies for the induction ceremony. There will be a press conference for the event on Thursday July 17th at 3pm at the Monroe Civic Center.
25 of the greatest sports legends from Grambling will be inducted at the inaugural ceremonies. The inductees are; Willis Reed (Basketball), Tommy Agee (Baseball), Ernie Ladd (Football/Wrestling), Henry Dyer (Football), Ralph Garr (Baseball), Charlie Hardnett (Basketball), Robert Hopkins (Basketball), Lane Howell (Football), Stone Johnson (Football/Track), Willie Joseph (Football), Legolian “Boots” Moore (Football), Bo Murray (Football), Helen Richards-Smith (Basketball), Richard Stebbins (Track), Hershell West (Basketball), Willie Young (Football), Tank Younger (Football), Ralph W.E. Jones (College President and Coach), Eddie G. Robinson (Coach), Collie Nicholson (Sports Information Officer), Fred C. Hobdy (Coach), Willie Brown (Football), Buck Buchanan (Football), Willie Davis (Football) and Charlie Joiner (Football)
District Attorney Jerry Jones has made some legendary acts of his own by giving our young people a second chance in life after they committed their first non violent act. By developing and supporting “The Second Chance Program” he allows kids to make a contribution to the community and stay out of the criminal justice system. “Giving the Difference Marker Award™ is nothing short of cementing the importance of Legends in all walks of life and the continuing commitment to making sure that the youth of today know the contributions made by local heroes both in and out of the sports arena in their communities and what they accomplished.” Said Dr. Joseph Profit.
Dr. Profit continued, “District Attorney Jones’ dedication to our young people needs to be recognized so that he can continue his mission to make sure our kids have a chance in life along with a solid foundation and the support they need as they go out in the world and make their own “difference” for future generations.”
For the first time…The induction ceremonies for the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame will also be broadcast live and will be available to friends, fans and alumni worldwide on Pay per View. For details visit www.gramblingsportshof.com. And click on the TIGER …The broadcast will be produced courtesy of Multimedia Digital Broadcast Corporation (www.mdbctv.com) of Atlanta, GA.
Youth United for Prosperity Inc. (YUP) is a National 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non profit organization that is committed to supporting and mentoring young people throughout the United States. Based in Atlanta, Youth United for Prosperity, Inc. works closely with the NFL Alumni and its LEGENDS & KIDS™ program, as well as, their own Second Chance Program which concentrates on making a difference for at risk youth.
You are cordially invited to participate with us in congratulating District Attorney Jones by placing a congratulatory message in our commemorative program, purchasing a table or individual tickets for the event or just watching the event on Pay per View. Remember, all the money raised from this event will be donated to Youth United For Prosperity and its Youth at Risk Second Chance Program.
Your participation in this monumental event and the recognition of District Attorney Jones will be greatly appreciated. Please visit their web site at www.gramblingsportshof.com and there you will find forms that will outline the specifications and options for your support.
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Dr. Joseph Profit, President of the NFL Alumni ATL Chapter says “every year Youth United for Prosperity, Inc. selects a person or company who has made a significant difference in the lives of young people in the community especially when it comes to supporting and mentoring our kids. Mr. Jones is one of those people. His steadfast dedication and commitment to the youth of the community has had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of young people over the last 19 years.”
This year, Youth United for Prosperity is presenting The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony which will be held at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe Louisiana on July 18th, 2009. The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame spearheaded by James “Shack” Harris (former NFL Pro Bowl MVP) and Doug Williams (former Super Bowl MVP) is committed to ensuring that the greatest sports legends to ever come out of Grambling University, and their accomplishments are cemented into historical posterity. To that end, the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame was established. Dave Bing, Major of Detroit Michigan and NBA Hall of Famer will be the Master of Ceremonies for the induction ceremony. There will be a press conference for the event on Thursday July 17th at 3pm at the Monroe Civic Center.
25 of the greatest sports legends from Grambling will be inducted at the inaugural ceremonies. The inductees are; Willis Reed (Basketball), Tommy Agee (Baseball), Ernie Ladd (Football/Wrestling), Henry Dyer (Football), Ralph Garr (Baseball), Charlie Hardnett (Basketball), Robert Hopkins (Basketball), Lane Howell (Football), Stone Johnson (Football/Track), Willie Joseph (Football), Legolian “Boots” Moore (Football), Bo Murray (Football), Helen Richards-Smith (Basketball), Richard Stebbins (Track), Hershell West (Basketball), Willie Young (Football), Tank Younger (Football), Ralph W.E. Jones (College President and Coach), Eddie G. Robinson (Coach), Collie Nicholson (Sports Information Officer), Fred C. Hobdy (Coach), Willie Brown (Football), Buck Buchanan (Football), Willie Davis (Football) and Charlie Joiner (Football)
District Attorney Jerry Jones has made some legendary acts of his own by giving our young people a second chance in life after they committed their first non violent act. By developing and supporting “The Second Chance Program” he allows kids to make a contribution to the community and stay out of the criminal justice system. “Giving the Difference Marker Award™ is nothing short of cementing the importance of Legends in all walks of life and the continuing commitment to making sure that the youth of today know the contributions made by local heroes both in and out of the sports arena in their communities and what they accomplished.” Said Dr. Joseph Profit.
Dr. Profit continued, “District Attorney Jones’ dedication to our young people needs to be recognized so that he can continue his mission to make sure our kids have a chance in life along with a solid foundation and the support they need as they go out in the world and make their own “difference” for future generations.”
For the first time…The induction ceremonies for the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame will also be broadcast live and will be available to friends, fans and alumni worldwide on Pay per View. For details visit www.gramblingsportshof.com. And click on the TIGER …The broadcast will be produced courtesy of Multimedia Digital Broadcast Corporation (www.mdbctv.com) of Atlanta, GA.
Youth United for Prosperity Inc. (YUP) is a National 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non profit organization that is committed to supporting and mentoring young people throughout the United States. Based in Atlanta, Youth United for Prosperity, Inc. works closely with the NFL Alumni and its LEGENDS & KIDS™ program, as well as, their own Second Chance Program which concentrates on making a difference for at risk youth.
You are cordially invited to participate with us in congratulating District Attorney Jones by placing a congratulatory message in our commemorative program, purchasing a table or individual tickets for the event or just watching the event on Pay per View. Remember, all the money raised from this event will be donated to Youth United For Prosperity and its Youth at Risk Second Chance Program.
Your participation in this monumental event and the recognition of District Attorney Jones will be greatly appreciated. Please visit their web site at www.gramblingsportshof.com and there you will find forms that will outline the specifications and options for your support.
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