REPUBLIC CONTRIBUTES TO FUND

The Republic group of insurance companies, headquartered in Dallas, presented local Red Cross officials with a check for $118, 826 on Dec. 18. The contribution was the result of fundraising efforts by Republic and more than 500 Republic agents in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and New Mexico. Republic contributed $50,000 towards matching gifts from their agents. The money will go to the Red Cross’ Liberty Fund, designated specifically to help the families affected by the Sept. 11 attacks. Republic also pledged a 50 percent match to the American Red Cross of all employee contributions to the United Way, which totaled $41,551. The total contribution to the American Red Cross by Republic, their employees and agents designated specifically for relief and aid to the Sept. 11 victims and families will be $160,377.