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Law Enforcement, Police/Fire/Rescue, Texas Regional Interest News


Trooper Stanley Wayne Avery Family Fund 
 
AUSTIN, TX - June 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum (THPM) established an account with American National Bank to collect funds for the family of Trooper Stanley Wayne Avery who was killed in an off-duty traffic accident -- along with his son Jack, and their friends Mathew Lloyd Ringler and his son, Chance Ringler.  His wife, Terry and two other children, Jaleijh and Allie, survive trooper Avery. 
 
The Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum expresses their condolences to the family and friends with our thoughts and prayers. One hundred percent of the money raised will be given to the Avery family to assist with the financial strain incurred from their losses. 
 
Donations can be made directly with American National Bank using the account:  
 
	Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum 
	c/o American National Bank 
	Trooper Avery Fund 
	Account 2004050676    
	P O Box 8222 
	Greenville, TX 75404-8222 
 
Additionally, donations can be made securely online at:  www.thpm.org or checks and money orders can be sent directly to:  
 
	Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum 
	Trooper Avery Fund 
	501 Oakland Avenue 
	Austin, TX 78703 
 
The Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum concentrates its efforts on behalf of the dedicated men and women of the highway patrol, and is there with emergency relief for the families left behind when an officer is killed.     
 
Should you need further information, please call the Texas DPS public information line (512) 424-2080.  
 
This information is also available on The Texas Highway Patrol Museum's website, www.thpm.org.   


	MEDIA CONTACT: 
	Tim Tierney  
	of Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum
	editor@thpm.org
	+1-512-491-9117 Ext. 110 	

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[ source of news = Texas Highway Patrol Association and Museum] 

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