21st Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
Michael Dell and Susan Dell
March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception • 7:00 p.m. Reception • 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
On March 12, 2025, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends
Michael Dell and Susan Dell 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.
Jan Felts Bullock and Karl Rove, both of Austin, serve as the event Co-chairs and Julie and Pat Oles of Austin are the Honorary Chairs.
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.
To purchase a table or individual tickets ($1,000),
please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
Event Component Underwriting Opportunities
"In Honor of" Gift Form
The dinner will be held the week of the South by Southwest festival in Austin, and guests
are strongly encouraged to make any needed hotel reservations by fall 2024.
Curated Texan's profile on Jan Bullock
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
Michael Dell and Susan Dell 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.
Jan Felts Bullock and Karl Rove, both of Austin, serve as the event Co-chairs and Julie and Pat Oles of Austin are the Honorary Chairs.
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.
To purchase a table or individual tickets ($1,000),
please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
Event Component Underwriting Opportunities
"In Honor of" Gift Form
The dinner will be held the week of the South by Southwest festival in Austin, and guests
are strongly encouraged to make any needed hotel reservations by fall 2024.
Curated Texan's profile on Jan Bullock
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
2025 Dinner Committee
Jan Felts Bullock and Karl Rove, Co-chairs
Julie and Pat Oles, Honorary Chairs
Wm. Christopher Bush
Louise Griffeth
Wallace B. Jefferson
Lynn McBee
Debbie Raynor
Julie and Pat Oles, Honorary Chairs
Wm. Christopher Bush
Louise Griffeth
Wallace B. Jefferson
Lynn McBee
Debbie Raynor
2025 Texas Independence Day Dinner Sponsors
Lead Underwriters
Joan and Bruce Blakemore / Michelle K. Brock / Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Michael and Susan Dell
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Margaret and Jim Perkins
Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr.
Presenting Underwriters
Buena Vista Foundation / Carla and Brad Moran / Julie and Pat Oles
John L. Nau, III
Stacey and The Honorable Dan Branch / Lisa and Clay Cooley / Lynn McBee
Major Underwriters
Jane and John Barnhill
Laurie and Miles Boldrick
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
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
HCA Healthcare / St. David’s HealthCare
H-E-B
Cherie and Alan Hassenflu / IBC Bank
Renee and The Honorable Wallace B. Jefferson
La Cima Partners / Sam Susser
Luther King Capital Management
Shiner Beers
Lindsay and Ford Smith
The University of Texas at Austin, Office of the President
The University of Texas System
Benefactors
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
Josh and Martita Hunt / Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
David Killam
Strake Foundation
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Sponsors
AECT / Oncor
Blue Bell Creameries
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Chevron
Curated Texan
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
The Honorable Don Evans
Joanie and Don Haley
Kristy and Brad Knippa / Jackson Walker
Anna and Matthew Lee
Texas Tech University System
Joan and Bruce Blakemore / Michelle K. Brock / Claudia Huntington and Marshall B. Miller, Jr.
Michael and Susan Dell
The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Margaret and Jim Perkins
Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr.
Presenting Underwriters
Buena Vista Foundation / Carla and Brad Moran / Julie and Pat Oles
John L. Nau, III
Stacey and The Honorable Dan Branch / Lisa and Clay Cooley / Lynn McBee
Major Underwriters
Jane and John Barnhill
Laurie and Miles Boldrick
Shannon and Chris Bush / Sarita and Bob Hixon / Karen and Karl Rove
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
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
HCA Healthcare / St. David’s HealthCare
H-E-B
Cherie and Alan Hassenflu / IBC Bank
Renee and The Honorable Wallace B. Jefferson
La Cima Partners / Sam Susser
Luther King Capital Management
Shiner Beers
Lindsay and Ford Smith
The University of Texas at Austin, Office of the President
The University of Texas System
Benefactors
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Bank of America Private Bank / Mark Benson
Josh and Martita Hunt / Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
David Killam
Strake Foundation
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Sponsors
AECT / Oncor
Blue Bell Creameries
Jan Felts Bullock and Robert Green / Debbie and Alan Raynor
Chevron
Curated Texan
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
The Honorable Don Evans
Joanie and Don Haley
Kristy and Brad Knippa / Jackson Walker
Anna and Matthew Lee
Texas Tech University System