Texas First Lady Welcomes Garland Recipients of Governor's Community Achievement Award

Garland was honored with a June 19 reception at the Governor's Mansion, hosted by Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Keep Texas Beautiful Board of Directors.

A proclamation signed by Governor Greg Abbott recognizing Garland's dedication to environmental and community improvement was proudly received at the reception celebrating the winners of the 2024 Governor's Community Achievement Award. During the presentation Keep Texas Beautiful respectfully recognized the work and dedication of the late Betty Roberts, who led Keep Garland Beautiful as president for 12 years and paved the way for Garland's victory.

The award celebrates 10 Texas communities for their achievements in seven areas: community leadership and coordination, public awareness and outreach, environmental education, beautification and community improvement, litter prevention and cleanup, solid waste management, and litter law and illegal dumping enforcement.

Winning communities will collaborate with the Texas Department of Transportation to install a landscaping project along a TxDOT thoroughfare.

This award is presented by @KeepTxBeautiful and @TxDOT. Learn more at: ktb.org/gcaa

Pictured: Garland representatives were recognized in Austin at a reception for 2024 winners of the Governor's Community Achievement Award. Left to right: volunteer engagement specialist Caitlyn Godfrey, Keep Garland Beautiful board member Daniel Segert, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, City of Garland volunteer coordinator Nancy Tunell and City of Garland Parks Director Matt Grubisich. Courtesy of Jessica Pruitt Photos.