Holly Hirshberg Commissioned a Yellow Rose of Texas

The Dinner Garden Executive Director Holly Hirshberg has been commissioned "A Yellow Rose of Texas" by Governor Rick Perry.

San Antonio, TX, October 03, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Governor Rick Perry of the State of Texas commissioned Holly Hirshberg a Yellow Rose of Texas under the laws of Texas on September 21, 2009 for her work with The Dinner Garden. This award is given only through the Office of the Governor to recognize Texas women for their "significant contributions to their communities and to Texas in the preservation of our history, the accomplishments of our present, and the building of our future." The Yellow Rose of Texas Award was conceived during the term of Governor Allan Shivers (1949-1957).

The Dinner Garden fights hunger in Texas and throughout the United States through home and community gardening. They distribute free fruit and vegetable seeds to anyone who requests them. They also provide gardening information and support, so people in need can use those seeds successfully to grow food to feed their families.

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If you would like additional information about The Dinner Garden, or to schedule an interview with Holly Hirshberg, please call Sean Hirshberg at 210-979-1251 or email Sean at sean@dinnergarden.org.
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