G.R.i.D. (Get Rich in Dallas)

I just received this press release about the Dallas Peace Center’s 21st annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner which will be on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Double Tree Hotel. They’ll be honoring Elizabeth Villafranca, Reverend Dawson Tunnell and the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) for their diverse and successful efforts in promoting peace, justice and human rights in Texas.

Although I’m hating that I wasn’t asked to emcee. Instead, the Startlegram’s Bob Ray Sanders is doing the job. Remind me to put him on MY LIST.

So why these honorees? Well, Elizabeth Villafranca will receive the 2007 Peacemaker of the Year Award for defending
immigrants’ rights by challenging the “immigrant ordinance” in Farmers Branch. You go, girl. I think she’s pretty awesome, especially her work in Unpleasantville. CAIR - DFW will receive the Peacemaking Organization of the Year Award for promoting understanding of Muslims through education and creating dialogue in the community. Reverend Dawson Tunnell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to peace and justice in various communities. Tunnell is best known for his work in Denton. Tunnell has worked locally with Bread for the World and Campaign for Global Security.

Congratulations!