Congressman Al Green Disburses PPE from Local Dentist to Fort Bend County Officials

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green distributed gloves, wipes, and surgical masks provided by a local dental office to Fort Bend County officials, who have been combatting COVID-19 with an insufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Congressman Green released the following statement:

“In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, medical professionals have faced a shortage of the supplies necessary to combat this pandemic as it continues to spread,” Congressman Green stated. “It is my honor to continue to work with people and entities in the Greater Houston area to help offset this shortage.”

Last week, Green delivered 8,000 N95 masks to the Houston Health Department. The Congressman encouraged people, organizations, and companies that may have unused PPE available to contact his congressional office to have the materials authenticated and delivered to the appropriate public officials.

He added, “I must thank Dr. Jessica Ransom for contacting my congressional office to offer much needed personal protective equipment. I must also thank Fort Bend County Judge KP George for willingly accepting this PPE on behalf of the county. During this unprecedented time, our collaborative efforts – while practicing social distancing and adhering to stay-at-home orders – will help us to flatten the curve and end the coronavirus crisis.”

The PPE was provided by local dentist Dr. Jessica Ransom. Dr. Ransom said, “Our dental team decided to start a PPE contribution challenge on Facebook. We are challenging dental offices to contribute PPE, and we are grateful to Representative Al Green for partnering with us to get the contributions into the right hands. #DownWithPPE”

Eager to accept the materials on behalf of Fort Bend County, Judge KP George indicated, “Facing an unprecedented pandemic, our county, state, and federal officials are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our residents. This contribution is yet another example of the community shining in these troubling times to protect our first responders, law enforcement, and medical staff as they protect us and the most vulnerable from COVID-19. I am proud of leaders like Congressman Al Green who are assisting Fort Bend County EMS and local first responder agencies by providing lifesaving equipment.”