Marathon, Conoco-Phillips help reopen closed city pools
Oil giants step in to save Houston pools - Miya Shay, KTRK-13 News
On Monday afternoon, [Congresswoman Sheila] Jackson Lee announced that Marathon Oil and Conoco-Phillips have agreed to step up and put $350,000 to reopen pools and community centers shuttered by budget cuts.
"This is living our values. This is neighbors needing help. This is an emergency. Our kids don't need be without a pool or elders without a community center in the hot summer," Marathon Oil Vice President Eileen Campbell said.
The funds mean eight city pools closed this summer will reopen July 1. The seven community centers closed will reopen a few days later.
Mayor Annise Parker says she's committed to keeping the centers open permanently.
A big tip of the hat to Marathon, Conoco-Phillips, and yes, even to the Congresswoman.
Perhaps going forward, there's room for even more public-private partnerships when it comes to sponsoring area amenities.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 06/20/11 09:33 PM | Print |
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