Recognitions of Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex through the years
Since its inception in 1986, Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex has served as a standard for excellence in non profit social work by a faith-based organization.
Both religious and mainstream organizations have recognized the efforts of Mission Metroplex and Mission Arlington. The following is a partial list of awards received by Mission Metroplex, as well as founder/director Tillie Burgin and other mission friends and partners.
2008
Ft. Worth Business Press - Health Care Hero - Allan Saxe Dental Clinic Director, Jean Cagle, received the Health Care Hero award in January 2008. Cagle was honored with this award by the Fort Worth Business Press.
2007
Santa USA - Recognition of Tillie Burgin and Mission Metroplex for support of Santa USA and its mission to care for kids. Appreciation expressed to Mission Metroplex for the care given to more than 36,000 children annually.
2006
Yellow Rose of Texas: awarded to Tillie Burgin by Rick Perry, the Governor of Texas. This award is presented to women who better contribute to the betterment of the community. December 2006.
Ebby Rose of Distinction: awarded to Tillie Burgin by Ebby Halliday, REALTORS and CBS 11. September 2006.
Best Volunteer Organization: awarded to Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex by the staff of the Fort Worth Weekly.
Tillie Burgin Day: awarded to Tillie Burgin by Mayor Robert N. Cluck and the Arlington City Council. On the occasion of Mission Arlington’s twentieth (20th) anniversary. Link here!
Business Partner of the Year: awarded to Mission Arlington by the Arlington Police Department. February 23, 2006.
Minister of the Year: awarded to Tillie Burgin by the Arlington Ministerial Alliance for 2005. January 2006.
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2005
Congressional Recognition
Presented to Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. By Texas congressional representative Joe Barton. December 9, 2005.
Arlington Hero
Presented to Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex. In recognition and grateful appreciation for heroic services rendered in assisting Arlington visitors seeking shelter from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Presented by the City of Arlington. December 6th, 2005.
2004
Site of Promise
Mission Arlington After School Program recognized by the City of Arlington, TX and America’s Promise: The Alliance for Youth. December 14th, 2004.
Community Builder Award
For Tillie Burgin from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
Chevrolet Trucks and KRLD Radio
For Tillie Burgin as the Chevrolet “Lonestar Hero“
Week of May 3rd
City of Arlington
Mayor Robert N. Cluck and the City Council
Declaring April 6, 2004 as Tillie Burgin Day. Read the declaration here.
Honoring Dr. Bob Mann with the Physician’s Humanitarian Award. Dr. Mann was instrumental in the start of the medical clinic at Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex. Article
Baptist Medical Dental SocietyFor The Allan Saxe Dental Clinic and The Bob Mann Medical clinic of Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex. Recognition of exemplary health care service by a faith based organization
2003
House of Representatives from the State of TexasCommendation of Tillie Burgin for her leadership and of Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex for its work. Article
Special Alternatives for Families and YouthTo Rick Burgin: Honored in his role at Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex as Friends of the Children
Arlington Woman’s ClubFor Tillie Burgin, as Woman of the Year
Lynn Hale Leadership in Education:
To Mission Metroplex for Organization of the Year
2002
Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor UniversityWinfred Moore Award: To Tillie Burgin for Lifetime Ministry Achievement.
Tarrant County Medical SocietyThe May Owen Award: to Tillie Burgin for Outstanding contribution of a nonphysician in the field of health care.
2000 - 2001
Texas Baptist Heritage Center (2001)Mary Hill Davis Award : to Tillie Burgin for pioneering work in the arena of missions
State of Texas, George W. Bush, Governor (2000)Placing Tillie Burgin in the Texas Woman’s Hall of Fame. Article
City of Arlington, Texas (2000)Mayor, the Honorable Elzie Odom Proclamation of Tillie Burgin Day
Arlington Independent School District (2000)Dedication of Tillie and Bob Burgin as namesakes of the Tillie and Bob Burgin Elementary School
1995 - 1999
Arlington Night Shelter (1999)Heroes of the Homeless Award
Sponsored by the Arlington Morning News
Texas House of Representatives (1999)
House Resolution # 350, stating that the “Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex has benefitted enormously from the spirit, drive, and determination of Tillie Burgin,” and that the “accomplishments of Tillie Burgin and Mission Metroplex are most impressive.” The resolution concludes by saying that “Mission Metroplex is held in the highest regard and esteem of the Texas Senate.”
State Senate of Texas (1998)
Legacy of Women Award, for Tillie Burgin
To Tillie Burgin for Lifetime Achievement in the work of multihousing missions
Dallas Baptist University (1998)Honorary Doctorate of Humanities
Recognition by Texas Governor George W. Bush (1997)
Mission Metroplex was cited in 1997 when Texas passed four Charitable Choice bills, resulting in coverage by The New Yorker, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, and CNN.
Rotary Foundation (1997)
Paul Harris Fellow, to Tillie Burgin for tangible and significant assistance given to people in need
Sertoma (1995)Recognition for Special Service
Home Mission Board (1995)Southern Baptist Convention: Jack Redford, Church Extension Award, for excellence in Church Planting
1989 - 1994
Daughters of the American Revolution (1994)Excellence in Community Service
Arlington Pacesetters (1992)Distinguished Circle of Success
Soroptomist International (1991)For Tillie Burgin as a Woman of Distinction in the areas concerning human rights and the status of women
Arlington Citizen Journal (1990)For Tillie Burgin, Woman of the Year
Arlington Chamber of Commerce (1989)For Tillie Burgin, Woman of the Year
