Fourteenth Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt and Lee Trevino
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
7:00 p.m. Reception 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
On February 27, 2018, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored three Texas legends,
Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt and Lee Trevino, with the History-Making Texan Award. The award was presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner held at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin.
Stacey and Dan Branch served as event chairs, and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin was the honorary chair. Generous event sponsors donated over $1 million in support of the Bullock Museum's award-winning educational programs.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s premier institution on Texas history. Nearly 500 business, political and community leaders from around the state attend the event each year. Proceeds from the evening benefit the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum.
Click here to view and order photos from the 2018 Dinner.
Click here to read Chief Justice Nathan Hecht's remarks on Jefferson's Vision for Texas.
Click here to read more and see the biographical video about Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt.
Click here to read more and see the biographical video about Lee Trevino.
For more information or questions, please contact Jacqui Schraad at 512-320-8204 or e-mail her.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
7:00 p.m. Reception 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
On February 27, 2018, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored three Texas legends,
Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt and Lee Trevino, with the History-Making Texan Award. The award was presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner held at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin.
Stacey and Dan Branch served as event chairs, and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin was the honorary chair. Generous event sponsors donated over $1 million in support of the Bullock Museum's award-winning educational programs.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s premier institution on Texas history. Nearly 500 business, political and community leaders from around the state attend the event each year. Proceeds from the evening benefit the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum.
Click here to view and order photos from the 2018 Dinner.
Click here to read Chief Justice Nathan Hecht's remarks on Jefferson's Vision for Texas.
Click here to read more and see the biographical video about Nancy Ann & Ray Hunt.
Click here to read more and see the biographical video about Lee Trevino.
For more information or questions, please contact Jacqui Schraad at 512-320-8204 or e-mail her.
2018 Dinner Committee
Stacey and Dan Branch, Chairs, Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Louise Griffeth, Julie Jones Oles, Debbie Raynor, Underwriting Chairs
Jane Barnhill, Lynn McBee, Margaret Perkins, Richard King, Kay Olson, Michal Powell, Members
Louise Griffeth, Julie Jones Oles, Debbie Raynor, Underwriting Chairs
Jane Barnhill, Lynn McBee, Margaret Perkins, Richard King, Kay Olson, Michal Powell, Members
2018 Texas Independence Day Dinner Sponsors
The generosity of the following supporters is greatly appreciated.
LEAD UNDERWRITER
Anonymous
MAJOR UNDERWRITERS
Jane and John Barnhill
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Concho Resources, Inc.
The Family of Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt
Louise and Guy Griffeth
Hillwood
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Carolyn and David Miller and the David B. Miller Family Foundation
Ambassador and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
Margaret and Jim Perkins
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation
Scovell Family Foundation
Winstead PC / Comerica Bank
BENEFACTORS
Joan and Bruce Blakemore
Bud Light / Silver Eagle Distributors
Jan Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Susan and Larry Hirsch
IBC Bank
The John M. O’Quinn Foundation
Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen O’Connor Urban
Lottye and Bobby Lyle
Anne and John Marion
Michal and Loyd Powell
Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones
Ruth C. and Charles S. Sharp Foundation
Strake Foundation
Judy and Charles Tate
SPONSORS
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler
Michelle K. Brock
CCNG
Dian Graves Owen Foundation
ExxonMobil
Frost Bank
Shelley and Jack Harper
H-E-B
The Hegi Family
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Jenny and Jim Elkins Family Fund
Mrs. John R. Johnson
Kelly Hart and Hallman LLP
King Ranch, Inc.
Locke Lord LLP
Luther King Capital Management
Margot and Ross Perot
Ryan, LLC
Pat and Pete Schenkel
Peggy and Carl Sewell
Shiner Beers
South Texas Money Management
St. David’s HealthCare
BAR SPONSOR
Lana and Barry Andrews
FAVOR SPONSOR
Bank of America / U.S. Trust
INVITATION SPONSOR
The Honorable Kent R. Hance
MEDIA SPONSOR
The Society Diaries
LEAD UNDERWRITER
Anonymous
MAJOR UNDERWRITERS
Jane and John Barnhill
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Concho Resources, Inc.
The Family of Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt
Louise and Guy Griffeth
Hillwood
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Carolyn and David Miller and the David B. Miller Family Foundation
Ambassador and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
Margaret and Jim Perkins
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
The Robert and Nancy Dedman Foundation
Scovell Family Foundation
Winstead PC / Comerica Bank
BENEFACTORS
Joan and Bruce Blakemore
Bud Light / Silver Eagle Distributors
Jan Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Susan and Larry Hirsch
IBC Bank
The John M. O’Quinn Foundation
Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen O’Connor Urban
Lottye and Bobby Lyle
Anne and John Marion
Michal and Loyd Powell
Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones
Ruth C. and Charles S. Sharp Foundation
Strake Foundation
Judy and Charles Tate
SPONSORS
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler
Michelle K. Brock
CCNG
Dian Graves Owen Foundation
ExxonMobil
Frost Bank
Shelley and Jack Harper
H-E-B
The Hegi Family
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Jenny and Jim Elkins Family Fund
Mrs. John R. Johnson
Kelly Hart and Hallman LLP
King Ranch, Inc.
Locke Lord LLP
Luther King Capital Management
Margot and Ross Perot
Ryan, LLC
Pat and Pete Schenkel
Peggy and Carl Sewell
Shiner Beers
South Texas Money Management
St. David’s HealthCare
BAR SPONSOR
Lana and Barry Andrews
FAVOR SPONSOR
Bank of America / U.S. Trust
INVITATION SPONSOR
The Honorable Kent R. Hance
MEDIA SPONSOR
The Society Diaries