19th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception • 7:00 p.m. Reception • 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS UNDERWRITERS, THE GALA IS AT CAPACITY AND NO MORE TABLES ARE AVAILABLE.
TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST, PLEASE CONTACT KRYSTLE ALVARADO AT 512-296-8841 OR E-MAIL HER.
On March 2, 2023, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach with the History-Making Texan Award. The award
will be presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Lisa Cooley of Dallas serves as the event chair and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin is 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.
Table Underwriting Contract
Table Underwriting Benefits
Component Underwriting Benefits
Underwrite the VIP Reception, Bars, Favors, or another component,
and receive prominent recognition and other special benefits.
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST, PLEASE CONTACT KRYSTLE ALVARADO AT 512-296-8841 OR E-MAIL HER.
On March 2, 2023, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and Roger Staubach with the History-Making Texan Award. The award
will be presented at the Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Lisa Cooley of Dallas serves as the event chair and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin is 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.
Table Underwriting Contract
Table Underwriting Benefits
Component Underwriting Benefits
Underwrite the VIP Reception, Bars, Favors, or another component,
and receive prominent recognition and other special benefits.
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
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. Lydon Olson
Shiner Brewery
Still Water Foundation
Lisa and Kenny Troutt
Benefactors
Ally
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CCNG
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
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Walmart Inc.
Sponsors
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler / Lindsey and Ford Smith
Jane and John Barnhill
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
Mrs. H. Ross Perot
Society Texas
Anne and Steve Stodghill
Joe Straus, III / La Cima Partners The University of Texas System
Lauryn Gayle and Tom White
Friends
Salim Asrawi
Ciara and Hunt Biggers Nancy and Gene Carter Bela and Chase Cooley
Rox Covert
The Honorable Kent R. Hance Admiral and Mrs. Bob Inman
John and Maurine Cox Foundation
Sarah Losinger
Rebecca Nelson Davis
Judy and Charles Tate
Lee Ann and Alan B. White
Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation
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. Lydon Olson
Shiner Brewery
Still Water Foundation
Lisa and Kenny Troutt
Benefactors
Ally
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CCNG
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
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Walmart Inc.
Sponsors
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Stacy and Chad Auler / Lindsey and Ford Smith
Jane and John Barnhill
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
Mrs. H. Ross Perot
Society Texas
Anne and Steve Stodghill
Joe Straus, III / La Cima Partners The University of Texas System
Lauryn Gayle and Tom White
Friends
Salim Asrawi
Ciara and Hunt Biggers Nancy and Gene Carter Bela and Chase Cooley
Rox Covert
The Honorable Kent R. Hance Admiral and Mrs. Bob Inman
John and Maurine Cox Foundation
Sarah Losinger
Rebecca Nelson Davis
Judy and Charles Tate
Lee Ann and Alan B. White
Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation