Texas Wildfire Relief Fund Honors Lt. Gov. Dewhurst as “Champion of the Axe”
Award Highlights State Leaders’ Commitment to Volunteer FirefightersAUSTIN, TEXAS (April 19, 2012)—The Texas Wildfire Relief Fund, a non-profit committed to raising awareness and funds for volunteer fire departments, honored Lt. Governor David Dewhurst as a “Champion of the Axe” for his commitment to Texas volunteer firefighters. “Governor Dewhurst appreciates the courage and conviction of our state’s volunteer firefighters. He is a true Champion of the Axe,” said Chris Barron, executive director of the State’s Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas. “Governor Dewhurst’s