With the unveiling of their new uniforms last week, the Houston Texans took their advertising to new heights, placing one of their new football jerseys on the massive statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville.
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The move generated headlines and amusement from Texans fans across the state.
However, one group wasn’t laughing.
Taylor’s Organization, an organization for veterans, told KPRC 2′s Re’Chelle Turner that they believe the stunt was disrespectful and turned a revered historical memorial into nothing more than a billboard.
Allen Taylor, the president of the group, said he and several veterans will be protesting the promotion on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the site of the state.
“We’ve had enough of the negativity plaguing our country. It’s time to come together as one and safeguard our monument’s integrity,” an excerpt from the flyer announcing the protest read.
The flyer also urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to “establish a law to prevent this desecration.”
A representative with the Huntsville Statue Visitors Center and Tourism Department said the team contacted and received approval from the city prior to the promotion. David Adickes, the renowned sculptor who created the statue, also provided approval for the jersey.