Welcome Message from Co-Presidents
On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Dallas members, we thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 27th Annual Luncheon. Today, we recognize two outstanding awardees, the Honorable Margaret Keliher and the Honorable Cristal Renata Lule.
LWV Dallas is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to empower voters, defend democracy, and protect the freedom to vote. We are part of a nonpartisan civic organization operating at the local, state, and national levels. We neither support nor oppose candidates or parties.
The bookmark in your program is an impact statement highlighting LWV Dallas’ accomplishments for 2023. It celebrates the work of the Board leadership team members and volunteers who worked hard to accomplish this mission. We also thank our non-partisan partner organizations throughout Dallas for aligning with us to accomplish our mission.
In the program, one QR code will take you to the digital program with bios of the participants, the sponsors, and other program information. The other QR code will take you to our website, where you can join LWV Dallas and/or make a special donation that will help fund a portion of education and information materials needed to inform voters at election times.
Thank you to our awardees, Margaret Keliher and Cristal Renata Lule, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in leading county and city government, law, health care, community involvement, and civic engagement.
Thank you to our sponsors and donors for responding so generously and making this event a major success.
Thank you to The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn for being our keynote speaker with our luncheon theme, “Justice for All.”
Thank you to Sylvia Komatsu, KERA Chief Content Officer, for being our Mistress of Ceremonies.
Thank you to the honorary chairs for the luncheon, the Honorable Harriet Miers and the Honorable Helen Giddings.
Thank you to our outstanding Luncheon Co-Chairs, Cathy Estrada and Laura V. Estrada, our incomparable Director of Events, Cecilia McKay, the hardworking Silent Auction Chair, Becky Brakke, the Steering Committee, and the many volunteers and Board members who contributed to this endeavor.
Sincerely,
Libbie Terrell Lee and Sandy Thornton
Co-President- 2023-2025