Sixteenth Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
James P. Allison, Ph.D. and Edith & Peter O'Donnell, Jr.
Monday, March 2, 2020
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception 7:00 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
On March 2, 2020, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored Texas legends
James P. Allison and Edith & Peter O'Donnell, Jr. 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. Lynn McBee of Dallas served as event chair, and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin was the honorary chair.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s
premier institution on Texas history. Up to 500 business, political and community leaders from around the state attend
the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises support for the many educational programs
and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including School Tours that benefit over 100,000 students annually.
To view the honoree tribute videos, visit this page.
Click here to see event photos
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception 7:00 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
On March 2, 2020, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored Texas legends
James P. Allison and Edith & Peter O'Donnell, Jr. 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. Lynn McBee of Dallas served as event chair, and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin was the honorary chair.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s
premier institution on Texas history. Up to 500 business, political and community leaders from around the state attend
the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises support for the many educational programs
and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including School Tours that benefit over 100,000 students annually.
To view the honoree tribute videos, visit this page.
Click here to see event photos
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
2020 Dinner Committee
Lynn McBee, Chair
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
2020 Texas Independence Day Dinner Sponsors
LEAD UNDERWRITERS
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Still Water Foundation / Kickapoo Springs Foundation / The Legett Foundation
PRESENTING UNDERWRITER
John L. Nau, III / Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.
MAJOR UNDERWRITERS
Joan and Bruce Blakemore /Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Michal and Loyd Powell / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
Concho Resources, Inc.
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
IBC Bank
O’Donnell Foundation
The Honorable and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
BENEFACTORS
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Becca and Mark Davis
Frost
H-E-B
Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen and Larry Urban
Luther King Capital
Management
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Strake Foundation
SPONSORS
AECT / Oncor
Bank of America Private Bank
Jane and John Barnhill
Michelle K. Brock
CCNG
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Louise and Guy Griffeth
Shelley and Jack Harper
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Herndon Family Foundation / Dealey and David Herndon
Jackson Walker LLP
David Killam
Annette and Mel Klein / Regina Rogers
Locke Lord LLP
Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Carla and Brad Moran
Ruth O’Donnell Mutch
Shiner Beers
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Solomon
University of Texas at Austin, Office of the President
Winstead PC / The Honorable Dan Branch
FAVOR SPONSOR
Lisa and Clay Cooley
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SPONSOR
Lynn and Allan McBee
INVITATION SPONSOR
Citizen’s 1st Bank - Tyler, Texas / Margaret and Jim Perkins
MEDIA SPONSOR
Society Texas
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Still Water Foundation / Kickapoo Springs Foundation / The Legett Foundation
PRESENTING UNDERWRITER
John L. Nau, III / Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.
MAJOR UNDERWRITERS
Joan and Bruce Blakemore /Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Michal and Loyd Powell / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
Concho Resources, Inc.
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
IBC Bank
O’Donnell Foundation
The Honorable and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
BENEFACTORS
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Becca and Mark Davis
Frost
H-E-B
Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen and Larry Urban
Luther King Capital
Management
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Strake Foundation
SPONSORS
AECT / Oncor
Bank of America Private Bank
Jane and John Barnhill
Michelle K. Brock
CCNG
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Louise and Guy Griffeth
Shelley and Jack Harper
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Herndon Family Foundation / Dealey and David Herndon
Jackson Walker LLP
David Killam
Annette and Mel Klein / Regina Rogers
Locke Lord LLP
Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Carla and Brad Moran
Ruth O’Donnell Mutch
Shiner Beers
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Solomon
University of Texas at Austin, Office of the President
Winstead PC / The Honorable Dan Branch
FAVOR SPONSOR
Lisa and Clay Cooley
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SPONSOR
Lynn and Allan McBee
INVITATION SPONSOR
Citizen’s 1st Bank - Tyler, Texas / Margaret and Jim Perkins
MEDIA SPONSOR
Society Texas