-Photo by Bill Tigrett

On July 15, officers of the Austin Police Department presented an American flag that had flown over the Department Headquarters to Josie’s Restaurant. Josie was also presented a plaque from the ADP Chief of Police.

These were awarded in thanks to Josie’s and its crew for all their support at the last two Health and Wellness Fishing Retreats. Josie’s donated all the great food for the two three-day retreats for 15 Police Officers in each retreat.

These fishing retreats are held to help alleviate the stress that officers in Austin face in these difficult times, and let them know how much their service is appreciated.
The next Health and Wellness Fishing Retreat will be held on September 9 through 12, hosting twelve officers.

Pictured above: John Collins, Event Organizer; Sergeant Tim Kresta; Josie Covarrubias, co-founder of Josie’s Restaurant; Senior Chaplain Rick Randall; Kaitlyn Rice; Joe Newson, Co-owner of Josie’s Restaurant.