PRESS RELEASES - MAY 2008

May 1, 2008

Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Funds Life-Saving Project

Who: Arlington Tomorrow Foundation

What: $10,000 check presentation ceremony

When: 10 a.m. Friday, May 2

Where: Fire Training Center located at 5501 Ron McAndrew Dr.

Why: To make monetary investments in safe and healthy neighborhoods. Revenue from natural gas revenue will help fund the Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Fund program entitled Vial of Life. First responders continue to be challenged with obtaining critical information during an emergency. This program will help emergency responders quickly locate helpful information regarding a person’s medical history. The Vial of Life program is developed specifically for individuals who are either unconscious or unable to communicate with first responders. The goal is to reach up to 2,500 citizens a year.

About the Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Fund
Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2006. Its mission is to expand the role of fire fighters by helping the community, charitable organizations and public servants who are served by the Arlington Fire Department.

About the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation
The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation was incorporated by the State of Texas in 2007 to oversee an endowment fund created from natural gas revenue realized on city-owned property. Ninety percent of gas well lease bonus earnings and 50 percent of all royalties earned from the wells go into a permanent endowment fund. The interest earnings from this fund are distributed through community grants.

To date, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation has awarded $1,091,495 to support Arlington area programs that benefit the community. Learn more about the foundation at www.ArlingtonFoundation.org.

Looking Ahead: More checks to be awarded in May. The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation will give $50,000 to the Oak Hill neighborhood for safety, beautification and environmental initiatives. The check presentation ceremony is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3.