The Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas will honor Willard Stimpson, pharmacist and owner of Cut-Rate Pharmacy and Donald Stafford, retired Executive Assistant Chief of Dallas Police Department for their outstanding contributions in healthcare and civil service at its Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 24 at 11:45 a.m. The event will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The theme of the luncheon is “I Am Urban League.”
Willard Stimpson, owner of Cut-Rate Pharmacy, has helped to improve the lives of many residents in the West Dallas community for over 30 years. He has provided valuable healthcare services and frequently helps those who cannot afford those services telling his customers to “take this and come back and see me when you are feeling better.” He is also an advocate for the survival of independent community pharmacies.
A native of Plano and a highly respected leader in the community, Stimpson has served as president of the Dallas County Pharmaceutical Association and the Dallas Pharmacists Association. His positive actions and dedication to his community have earned him numerous awards including an appointment by former President George Bush and Governor Rick Perry to serve on the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission. He is also an avid speaker at local middle and high schools throughout the Metroplex. He says he always finds time to mentor young people and urges them to “Dream big…get educated, get involved, be happy and make the world a better place for someone other than you.”
Donald A. Stafford, retired Executive Assistant Chief in the Dallas Police Department was the highest-ranking African-American for most of his 31 years at the Department. A highly respected, prestigious and well spoken community leader, Stafford joined the Dallas Police Department in 1960 after being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He served in the Narcotics Division and as a patrolman at the Central and Southeast Patrol Division. Five years later he was promoted to the rank of Detective. He earned ranks from Sergeant to Executive Assistant Chief of Police.Stafford has commanded the Crimes Against Persons, General Investigations, Special Investigations and Youth and Family Crimes Bureau as well as the Personnel, Training and Education, Community Services and Psychological Services Units.
He has earned many awards and commendations including a Certificate of Merit, Certificate of Civil Achievement, the Police Commendation Bar and a 25 year Perfect Attendance Award. The Donald A. Stafford Media Conference Room at the Police Department Headquarters is dedicated toStaffordin honor of the excellent service he provided to the Dallas Police Department. A native of Rusk, Texas Stafford received a Bachelor of Science Degree with Cum Laude honors from Butler College.
“We are truly honored to recognize our legendary honorees for their contributions to the community, “said Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks, President and CEO of the Urban League. “They demonstrate how the challenges that individuals face daily can be conquered.”
A highlight of the luncheon will be a presentation of client success stories told in their own words and Dr. Brooks’ annual Report to the Community which details the outcomes and impact of the investments of League supporters who contribute their time and funding. New members of the Board of Trustees will also be recognized.
