Last week the Rotary Club of Houston presented its 48th Distinguished Citizen Award to First Lady Barbara Bush in a beautiful ceremony at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel.  The event was Co-Chaired by Lavonne Cox and Denis DeBakey with Honorary Co-Chairmen President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.  Since it was first presented in 1962, the Rotary Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award seeks to recognize outstanding individuals or organizations that have shaped and molded our community. The luncheon event was attended by many Rotary Club members, Houston Politicos, socials, friends of the Bushes, and corporate sponsors.  Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III introduced Barbara Bush and presented her with the award.  After the award presentation and lunch, there was a moving performance by the Aggie Singing Cadets of Texas A&M University.  

The Rotary Club of Houston (founded 1912) is a service organization comprised of professional and community leaders, serves our community through its numerous public health, youth, international and local activities. Projects and events such as the Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International, the Rotary Lombardi Award, the Distinguished Citizen Award, Camp Enterprise, Polio eradication and much more touch the lives of our global community. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals and organizations that exemplify Rotary’s motto of Service above Self. For more info,  HYPERLINK "http://www.rotaryhouston.org" www.rotaryhouston.org.