ARTICLES - MAY 2009

Stadium Doors Open for Special Ceremony

This week, the Dallas Cowboys joined local and state officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Cowboys Stadium. Ring of Honor guests and Dallas Cowboys coaching staff joined Owner Jerry Jones for the ceremony that marked the completion of five years of construction.

From the singing of the national anthem by the Hockaday School Choir to fireworks and sky divers, guests applauded the City of Arlington for a job well done.
“We are extremely proud of the citizens of Arlington for helping us build this magnificent Stadium,” Mayor Robert Cluck told special guests. “Without their support, this building would not have been possible today.”

Jerry Jones thanked the involvement of family, friends and supporters who inspired the $1.1 billion project. He told special guests that it was public interest in the Cowboys franchise that carried the organization through some of the toughest financial times to date.

Following the remarks, giant retractable doors were opened amid fireworks, marching bands, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and media cameras.

On June 6, country music star George Strait will open the stadium with a concert. The Cowboys will play their first preseason home game in the new Stadium on Aug. 21 against the Tennessee Titans. The game will be broadcast nationally by FOX. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Click here for more highlights.