Letter To The Editor:

 

There are so many people to thank that I cannot adequately express my heartfelt gratitude. It has been a hectic and oft-times emotional road for me, my family and many supporters who banded together to protect our community against the proposed strip club.  This sexually oriented business (SOB) almost went up just outside the North Park subdivision along Grand Avenue leading towards Pflugerville. However, with the help of numerous supporters, we were able to defeat the intrusion of this inappropriate enterprise from becoming a blight on our neighborhood and an embarrassment to the gateway to Pflugerville.

 

I do however, want to let the public know about the efforts of a number of individuals that played a pivotal role in beating back the strip club.  I would like to recognize the residents of North Park, Springbrook, Cambridge Heights, Heatherwilde, Katymead and Saxony who came out and participated in protests and signed petitions against the proposed club.  We gathered over 2,300 signatures in a little over six weeks, which is a testament to the community's desire for safe and wholesome environments for our families.

 

Additional thanks go to Don Zimmerman, Karen Sonleitner, and Mark Strama. Moreover, I would like to put out a "special thanks" to Julia Ruiz and Victor Gonzales of Pflugerville Pfamilies Pfirst (PPP). When I was frustrated and the effort seemed uncertain, and wanting to give up, I contacted PPP. Led by Julia Ruiz and Victor Gonzales PPP launched into action and brought in dedicated volunteers and support that really focused media attention and public pursuasion to bear against Universal Media.  This ultimately led to the demise of the SOB project. I cannot thank them enough. Thank God for PPP!!! They are a resource that the city of Pflugerville is so lucky to have.

Thank you,
Deanna Burleson and Family