Claire Lindemann woke up early to ensure her place in line to surprise her dad; a Texas Ranger.
On July 26, the first printing of the “Blessed are the Peacemakers” yard signs were distributed on the steps of the Old Courthouse in Georgetown. Since then, more than 2000 signs have been distributed at no cost to residents who want to show their support for Law Enforcement.
The campaign, created by Hutto businessman Royger Harris, is designed to provide visible reminders for members and families of Law Enforcement that Williamson County is behind them.
The first printing was donated by several prominent business and civic leaders and the handouts were captured on video, several of which quickly went viral; one was featured on Fox & Friends national news that same week.
Harris has doubled down on the campaign by networking with other businesses and political leaders around the county and has already funded another 2000 signs.
Since July 30, Harris has received hundreds of requests for signs from other states including North Carolina, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and dozens of cities across Texas. He is still working on a plan to help everyone in the nation who wants one, get one.
Harris recently worked with owners of McDonald’s restaurants who held a fundraiser August 9 at McDonald’s restaurants all over Williamson County. A portion of sales that day were donated for sign purchases.
A large tailgate rally to support Pubic Safety professionals was held at the R Bank on Hwy 79 Wednesday where over 500 signs were distributed. In attendance were several elected officials and business leaders, passing signs out.
The latest round of signs were purchased by the Jarrell business community lead by Tanya Clawson who rallied other business owners to donate to the purchase of another 1000 signs. Jarrell business leaders will be at the Jarrell City Hall on Tuesday, August 16th from 6pm–8pm passing out signs.
Harris plans to continue working on sign production as long as donations and demand continue. Watch The Advocate Newspaper on Facebook for future distributions.
