19th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach
March 2, 2023
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception • 7:00 p.m. Reception • 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
On March 2, 2023, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored Texas legends
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach with the History-Making Texan Award. The award
was presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Lisa Cooley of Dallas served as the 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. Over 450 business, political and community leaders from around the state
attend the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises critical support for foundation's efforts
to fund the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including
School Tours and Distance Learning that benefit over 85,000 students annually.
View and order photos from the event
Admiral William H. McRaven tribute video
Roger Staubach tribute video
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach with the History-Making Texan Award. The award
was presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Lisa Cooley of Dallas served as the 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. Over 450 business, political and community leaders from around the state
attend the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises critical support for foundation's efforts
to fund the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including
School Tours and Distance Learning that benefit over 85,000 students annually.
View and order photos from the event
Admiral William H. McRaven tribute video
Roger Staubach tribute video
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
2023 Dinner Committee
Lisa Cooley, Chair
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Jane Barnhill
Dan Branch
Dya Campos
Louise Griffeth
Sarita Hixon
Lynn McBee
Julie Oles
Debbie Raynor
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Jane Barnhill
Dan Branch
Dya Campos
Louise Griffeth
Sarita Hixon
Lynn McBee
Julie Oles
Debbie Raynor
2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner Sponsors
Lead Underwriters
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated
Presenting Underwriters
Joan and Bruce Blakemore / Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Major Underwriters
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
Comerica / Winstead PC
ConocoPhillips
Diane and Tom Gates / Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen and Larry Urban
Louise and Guy Griffeth / Michal and Loyd Powell Family
John L. Nau, III / Silver Eagle Beverages
The Honorable and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
Shiner Brewery
Still Water Foundation
Lisa and Kenny Troutt
The Staubach Family
Benefactors
Ally Financial
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
CCNG
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Gail Corder Fischer
Gary Farmer / Heritage Title Company
Frost Bank
Jackson Walker / Kristy and Brad Knippa
Luther King Capital Management
Georgeann and Admiral Bill McRaven
Carla and Brad Moran
Stedman West Foundation
Strake Foundation
Mary and Mike Terry
Walmart Inc.
Austin and Katherine Wyker
Sponsors
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler / Lindsey and Ford Smith
Jane and John Barnhill
Laurie and Miles Boldrick
Blue Bell Creameries
Michelle K. Brock
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
The Cain Foundation
Chevron
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Greenberg Traurig Foundation
H-E-B
Joanie and Don Haley
Lyda Hill
JP Morgan Private Bank
IBC Bank
Locke Lord LLP
Lynn and Allan McBee
Margaret and Jim Perkins
Mary and Richard Templeton Foundation
Mrs. H. Ross Perot
Anne and Steve Stodghill
Joe Straus, III / La Cima Partners
Texas Tech University
The University of Texas System
Friends
Salim Asrawi
Ciara and Hunt Biggers
Nancy and Gene Carter
Bela and Chase Cooley
Rox Covert
Rebecca Nelson Davis
Sue and Jim Gragg
The Honorable Kent R. Hance
The Herndon Family Foundation
Monique and Stephen Hohmann
Admiral and Mrs. Bob Inman
Mary Jalonick
John and Maurine Cox Foundation
Sarah Losinger
Terry Matthews
Linda and John McFarland
Kim and Terry Quinn
Judy and Charles Tate
Lee Ann and Alan B. White
KC and Theresa Williams
Pete Winstead
Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
Valet Sponsor
Clay Cooley Auto Group
Bar Sponsor
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Invitation & Favor Sponsor
H-E-B
Media Sponsor
Society Texas
In-kind Sponsors and Special Thanks
ATX Event Systems
Chef Krystal at Interno Restaurant
Four Seasons
Junior Villanueva and The Garden Gate, Dallas, Texas
Longhorn Singers
Glenn Rexach Trio
Sarah Myers, Midshipman Second Class, United States Naval Academy
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated
Presenting Underwriters
Joan and Bruce Blakemore / Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Major Underwriters
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
Comerica / Winstead PC
ConocoPhillips
Diane and Tom Gates / Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen and Larry Urban
Louise and Guy Griffeth / Michal and Loyd Powell Family
John L. Nau, III / Silver Eagle Beverages
The Honorable and Mrs. Lyndon Olson
Shiner Brewery
Still Water Foundation
Lisa and Kenny Troutt
The Staubach Family
Benefactors
Ally Financial
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
CCNG
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Gail Corder Fischer
Gary Farmer / Heritage Title Company
Frost Bank
Jackson Walker / Kristy and Brad Knippa
Luther King Capital Management
Georgeann and Admiral Bill McRaven
Carla and Brad Moran
Stedman West Foundation
Strake Foundation
Mary and Mike Terry
Walmart Inc.
Austin and Katherine Wyker
Sponsors
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler / Lindsey and Ford Smith
Jane and John Barnhill
Laurie and Miles Boldrick
Blue Bell Creameries
Michelle K. Brock
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
The Cain Foundation
Chevron
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Greenberg Traurig Foundation
H-E-B
Joanie and Don Haley
Lyda Hill
JP Morgan Private Bank
IBC Bank
Locke Lord LLP
Lynn and Allan McBee
Margaret and Jim Perkins
Mary and Richard Templeton Foundation
Mrs. H. Ross Perot
Anne and Steve Stodghill
Joe Straus, III / La Cima Partners
Texas Tech University
The University of Texas System
Friends
Salim Asrawi
Ciara and Hunt Biggers
Nancy and Gene Carter
Bela and Chase Cooley
Rox Covert
Rebecca Nelson Davis
Sue and Jim Gragg
The Honorable Kent R. Hance
The Herndon Family Foundation
Monique and Stephen Hohmann
Admiral and Mrs. Bob Inman
Mary Jalonick
John and Maurine Cox Foundation
Sarah Losinger
Terry Matthews
Linda and John McFarland
Kim and Terry Quinn
Judy and Charles Tate
Lee Ann and Alan B. White
KC and Theresa Williams
Pete Winstead
Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
Valet Sponsor
Clay Cooley Auto Group
Bar Sponsor
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Invitation & Favor Sponsor
H-E-B
Media Sponsor
Society Texas
In-kind Sponsors and Special Thanks
ATX Event Systems
Chef Krystal at Interno Restaurant
Four Seasons
Junior Villanueva and The Garden Gate, Dallas, Texas
Longhorn Singers
Glenn Rexach Trio
Sarah Myers, Midshipman Second Class, United States Naval Academy