Prudential Gary Greene honors fallen HPD officer

November 18, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
HOUSTON, TX. - Realtors from the Woodforest and Northeast offices of Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors joined forces in a fundraising effort for the family of Houston Police Officer Rodney Johnson, who was killed in the line of duty September 21st of this year. The October 28th tribute raised over $5,000 for his wife and five children.

"Several of our agents are close to members of the Houston Police Department," said Cathy Trevino, manager of Prudential Gary Greene's Woodforest and Northeast offices. "Our offices worked with HPD and Officer Johnson's family to create the event."

In addition to cash donations, activities included a garage sale, bake sale and the sale of barbecue plates. HPD personnel helped coordinate the event, handled security and provided traffic control.

"Officer Johnson's widow, Joslyn, who is also a member of the Houston Police Department, attended the event, along with his mother, Cynthia, and several of the Johnson children," said Trevino. "It was a very emotional experience."

Officer Rodney Johnson was the recipient of two Lifesaving Awards and a Medal of Valor from the State of Texas and was a respected member of the HPD force.

Joslyn and Cynthia Johnson expressed appreciation to Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors for their efforts. "What these people are doing here to help his children - I deeply respect that and thank God for them," said Cynthia Johnson.

"I'm proud of Prudential Gary Greene's effort to support Officer Johnson's family," Trevino said. "We're all part of the Houston community, and it's important we acknowledge the sacrifices of those who serve and protect us."

Contributions for Officer Rodney Johnson's family can be made calling the Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Northeast office at 832-445-0408.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL GARY GREENE, REALTORS:
Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors has grown to include 25 offices in the Greater Houston Area - 16 company-owned offices and nine affiliated offices - representing over 1100 agents. Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors is ranked #14 in the Prudential Real Estate Network. With annual written sales in excess of $2.4 billion, it is the area sales leader and serves every major residential neighborhood in Houston and surrounding areas. As partners in the company, Marilyn Eiland and Mark Woodroof are actively engaged in the daily operations. Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors has a national referral base of over 1,600 real estate offices, and it is the Houston area's exclusive member of The Vision Group, whose member brokerages represent major markets throughout the United States and produce in excess of $30 billion in residential sales annually. www.GaryGreene.com.


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