2020 Guardian of the Human Spirit Virtual Event

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2020 Guardian of the Human Spirit Virtual event

November 9, 2020

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Each year, the Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon raises essential funds supporting Holocaust and Human Rights education for students, teachers, members and the public. Last year, contributions raised from this event supported the Museum’s free virtual education programming and learning resources to the Houston community and beyond. As the Museum continues to feel the impacts of the ongoing pandemic, the success of this event was more critical last year than any other. Our virtual event offered a compelling hour-long program featuring an award presentation to our honoree, a special guest speaker and more, all in a safe online environment. Thank you for your support of Holocaust Museum Houston!

The 2020 Guardian of the Human Spirit Virtual Event honored Dr. Milton Boniuk. A longtime humanitarian, philanthropist and author, Dr. Boniuk bases much of his good works on a simple belief: Differences among individuals should be celebrated, not feared. His dedication to an inclusive community includes the creation of Holocaust Museum Houston’s Boniuk Library and Boniuk Center for the Future of Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Studies, and Rice University’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance.

Honorary Chairs
  • =Marc L. Boom, M.D.
  • =David W. Leebron, President, Rice University
Luncheon Chairs
  • =Debra & Steven Cohen
  • =Leisa Holland-Nelson & Bob Bowman
  • =Elyse & Lewis Kalmans
  • =Drs. Ann Ulmer & Timothy Stout
Host Committee Chairs
  • =Abby Daniels & Debbie Tummins
Host Committee
  • =Sheila Aron
  • =Sue Sue & Don Aron
  • =Lisa & David Aaronson
  • =Chree Boydstun
  • =Kaki & Larry Buck
  • =Sue & Rusty Burnett
  • =Rhona & Bruce Caress
  • =Hande & Lenny Castiglione
  • =Honorable Theresa Chang &
  • =Peter Chang, MD, PhD
  • =Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
  • =Cathy Easter & Lori Swann
  • =Emran El-Badawi
  • =Stacy & Michael Ellington
  • =Denise & Steve Estrin
  • =Fredda & Gary Friedlander
  • =Andrew T. Gardener
  • =Nicole & George Gibson
  • =Paula Goldstein
  • =Cheryl & Stephen Golub
  • =Jennifer & Jason Gordon
  • =Lynn Gordon & Hy Penn
  • =Elizabeth & David Grzebinski
  • =Sharyn Feller Harris & David Harris
  • =Rabbi Oren J. Hayon
  • =Punkin & Walter Hecht
  • =Renee & Alan Helfman
  • =BJ & Buddy Herz
  • =Sam Jacobson
  • =Carmen Jordan & Donni Leaycraft
  • =Mady & Ken Kades
  • =Debbie & Rick Kaplan
  • =Elizabeth & Frank Karkowsky
  • =Chris Kase
  • =Judith Katz
  • =Nicole & Evan H. Katz
  • =Gail & Milton Klein
  • =L. Charles Landgraf
  • =Allison & Steve Lewis
  • =Nicole & Glenn Lowenstein
  • =Rebecca & David Luks
  • =Maryanne & David Maldonado
  • =Toni & Gary Miller
  • =Judy & Mark Mucasey
  • =Leila Perrin
  • =Sandra Porter
  • =Leslie & Russ Robinson
  • =Regina Rogers
  • =Glen Rosenbaum
  • =Drs. Judith & Harvey Rosenstock
  • =Limor & Stuart Smith
  • =Sue Smith
  • =Helen & Andrew Spector
  • =Elizabeth & Alan Stein
  • =Paula & Rick Stein
  • =Ellen & Dan Trachtenberg
  • =Ileana & Michael Trevino
  • =Joy & Benjamin Warren
  • =Robin & Donald Wayne
  • =Jeannie & Gary Wermuth
  • =Inna Wizig
  • =Katherine & Mark Yzaguirre
As of 8/5/20

Since 1997, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) has recognized dedicated individuals and organizations who have worked to enhance the lives of others with the Guardian of the Human Spirit Award. These individuals and organizations embody the mission of the Museum by demonstrating a true commitment to service and building an open-minded society for the enrichment of the local population.

Previous recipients of the award have included the Astros Foundation; Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and Aggie Liberators of World War II; UT President Gregory L. Fenves and The University of Texas at Austin; Ric Campo; Velva G. and H. Fred Levine; Edith and Josef Mincberg, Bill Morgan and Murry Bowden; the Harry Mach family; KIPP founders Dave Levin and Mike Feinberg; former Mayor Annise Parker, Barbara and Gerald Hines; Marc J. Shapiro; Lester and Sue Smith; Sandra Weiner and Martin Fein; Naomi Warren and Fred Zeidman; Joan and Stanford Alexander; Ed Wulfe and the H-E-B grocery chain; Jack Blanton and The Houston Chronicle; the Rev. William A. Lawson and Julie and Ben Rogers; Linda P. Lay and Siegi Izakson; and Ron Stone.

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Questions? Contact Amanda Shagrin at 713-527-1622 or spiritlunch@hmh.org