On Monday, June 19, 2017, a fundraising reception was held for Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman ▪ Texas 18thDistrict at the home of Tommy O’Neill & Brent Whiteley in Houston, Texas. The host committee and Honorary Chair consisted of Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Some Outstanding Committees she currently serves on includes:
Member of the Leadership Committee – Steering & Policy Committee
Leadership Appointee of the House Budget Committee
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland
Security and Investigations,
Subcommittee on Immigration
Senior Member of the Committee on Homeland Security
U.S. House Senior Whip
Member of the International Helsinki Commission
Chair, Energy Braintrust
On Saturday, June 17, 2017, the Houston Area Urban League held its 49th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala at the Hilton Americas Hotel in the Grand Ballroom raising more than $600,000. This organization continues to be a voice for the disadvantaged with new ideas and programs based on their strong leadership, foundation and mission. The programs and services provided by the Urban League to those in need are the areas of Education and Youth Development, Workforce and Economic Development, Workforce Training, Housing, and Health and Wellness initiatives.
The Masters of Ceremony were Khambrel Marshall (KPRC-TV2) and Melanie Lawson (KTRK-TV 13). The gala co-chairs were Yolanda Green Barnes (Haul Board Member) and Marina Coryat (Haul Board Member). The honorable chairs were Dr. Carolyn Farb (Philanthropist and Author) and Dr. Rod Paige (Former U.S. Secretary of Education).
The 2017 Honorees:
Gerald Hines Corporate Award – Troi and Kelly Taylor (Taylor Construction Management)
Marguerite Ross Barnett Leadership Award – Cheryl D. Creuzot
Marguerite Ross Barnett Leadership Award – Sallie Sargent
Heritage Award – The Houston Astros Foundation
Quentin Mease Community Service Award – Phillips 66 – Black Employee Network
Empowerment Award – Ray B. Shackelford
The Houston Area League was founded in 1968, and is a United Way Agency affiliated with the National Urban League. Its mission is to help African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. It achieves this mission through the provision of the following programs and services: education and support services, workforce technology training, housing and social services, employment counseling and placement, economic development and health awareness.
On Friday, June 9, 2017, the Texas Black Expo Corporate Awards Luncheon 2017 took place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, Texas. The welcome was given by LaTayne Bruce (Texas Black Expo Chair Emeritus), Occasion was presented by Joi Beasley (Vice President (Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce), Introduction of Keynote Presentation was presented by David Bartholomew (Consultant, Myrtle Consulting Group, LLC), the Keynote Presentation was presented by Edwin Bosso (Founder & CEO Myrtle Consulting Group, LLC), and the Closing Remarks given by Jerome Love (Founder & President, Texas Black Expo).
The “Building Better Lives” Award Presentations – 2017
Chris Crear, VP, Just Energy & Texas Black Expo Board Chairman
Sahira Abdool, CAO/Principal, PPG Global LLC
Honoring: Alani Simmons, Alani Rocks
Dave Strickland, News Director, KPRC-TV Local 2
Honoring: Enterprise Holdings
Accepting on Behalf: Karl Koch, VP/General Manager
Previn Jones, Principal, CES Management Group
Honoring: Jonathon Sprinkles, Presentation Power
Sheila Jackson, Supplier Diversity at HEB
Honoring: Houston Area Urban League
Accepting on Behalf: Judson Robinson, President
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