DPS to Hold Special Statue Unveiling Ceremony in Amarillo

AMARILLO – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Northwest Texas Region Chief Joe Longway will deliver remarks at a special unveiling ceremony for a Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse statue tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29 at the DPS District Office in Amarillo. The new statue, named “Trooper,” will symbolize strength, honor and service and pay tribute to DPS personnel serving Texans in the Panhandle.

Region Chief Longway will be joined at the ceremony by other DPS leaders and personnel, as well as members of the community.

Established in 2002, Hoof Prints of the American Quarter Horse is a city-wide public art display project by Center City of Amarillo and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), which is headquartered in Amarillo. The project features dozens of life-size fiberglass American Quarter Horses designed by local artists and put on display at several locations around Amarillo.

WHAT: Remarks, unveiling ceremony

WHEN: Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00am

               Media arrival begins at 8:30am

WHERE: DPS Amarillo District Office

                  4200 Canyon Drive

 Amarillo, TX 79101

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(DPS – Northwest Texas Region)