20th Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales and Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D.
February 29, 2024
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception • 7:00 p.m. Reception • 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
On February 29, 2024, the Texas State History Museum Foundation honored Texas legends
The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales and Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. 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.
Pam and Richard Leshin of Corpus Christi served as the event chairs 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 37,000 students annually.
View and order photos from the event.
View The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales tribute video
View the Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. tribute video
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales and Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. 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.
Pam and Richard Leshin of Corpus Christi served as the event chairs 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 37,000 students annually.
View and order photos from the event.
View The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales tribute video
View the Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. tribute video
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
2024 Dinner Committee
Pam and Richard Leshin, Chairs
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Wm. Christopher Bush
Dya Campos
Louise Griffeth
Sarita Hixon
Lynn McBee
Julie Oles
Debbie Raynor
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Wm. Christopher Bush
Dya Campos
Louise Griffeth
Sarita Hixon
Lynn McBee
Julie Oles
Debbie Raynor
2024 Texas Independence Day Dinner Sponsors
As of February 20, 2024
Lead Underwriters
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated
Presenting Underwriters
Joan and Bruce Blakemore / Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Major Underwriters
Jane and John Barnhill
Buena Vista Foundation / Julie and Pat Oles
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Frost Bank
Diane and Tom Gates / Pam and Richard Leshin / Karen and Larry Urban
Greenberg Traurig Foundation
Louise and Guy Griffeth / Michal and Loyd Powell Family
H-E-B
Luther King Capital Management
Shiner Brewery
Still Water Foundation
Winstead PC / Carla and Brad Moran
Benefactors
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
The Herndon Family Foundation / Rebecca Nelson Davis
Josh and Martita Hunt / Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
IBC Bank
David Killam
John L. Nau, III / Silver Eagle Beverages
Strake Foundation
Walmart Inc.
Marnie and Kern Wildenthal
Sponsors
Association of Electric Companies of Texas / Oncor
Laurie and Miles Boldrick
Michelle K. Brock
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Kerry Cammack and The Honorable Harriet O’Neill / Anne and The Honorable Clay Johnson
Chevron
Children’s Health
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Exxon Mobil Corporation
The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales and Rebecca Turner Gonzales
Joanie and Don Haley
Hamon Charitable Foundation
Renee and The Honorable Wallace B. Jefferson
Suzette W. Jones and Linda Webster
Kristy and Brad Knippa / Jackson Walker
Tracy and Ben Lange
Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Mrs. H. Ross Perot
Southwestern Medical Foundation / UT Southwestern Medical Center
Society Texas
Joe Straus, III / La Cima Partners
University of Texas at Austin, Office of the President
The University of Texas System
Friends
Carolyn and Tom Curtis
Penny and The Honorable Don Evans
Luci Johnson
Lynn and Allan McBee
Judy and Charles Tate
Carolyn and Karl Rathjen
Deanna Rodriguez
Mac and Lisa Tichenor