The Hall Lectureship and Banquet for 2010
The 2010 banquet on February 22 was a high point for me, and that was satisfying, but it was another great event for East Texas Baptist University. We honored Madeleine Segal Hall with the first annual Sam B. Hall Jr. Civic Service Award, and I was glad the Hall family could enjoy the gratification from that recognition. The citizens of Marshall, Texas, may not recognize it, but they should be gratified as well — and for as long as the award is presented, the Hall example of civic and public engagement will be remembered. So, we start looking for next year’s awardee.
Dr. J. David Holcomb, Associate Professor of History and Political Science from Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton gave us an outstanding lecture–relevant, evocative, and erudite. Thanks, David, for exemplifying the highest standard as we want it for the Lectureship.
Over 100 local and regional community leaders, citizens, public servants, students, and faculty were present for our exciting evening at ETBU. The fellowship was marvelous! We look forward to next year’s event.