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The HOuston methodist Gala
Program
Program
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Marc L. Boom, MD President and CEO, Houston Methodist Ella Fondren and Josie Roberts Presidential Distinguished Centennial Chair
INVOCATION
The Rev. Stacy Auld, MDiv
Vice President, Spiritual Care and Values Integration
Program Introduction
Dorothy Ables
Chair, Rendezvous with the Future
HONOREE RECOGNITION
The Duncan Fund
The John M. O'Quinn Foundation
DINNER
CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION
Roberta Schwartz, PhD Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer
HONOREE RECOGNITION
Sue Smith and Craig Brown
Libbie Nelson, Lou Houser and Wendy Moreland
CLOSING REMARKS
MUSIC AND DANCING
David Caceres Orchestra
Menu
SALAD
Lollo Rossa, Watercress and Roasted Beets Salad With Cambozola Cheese, Walnuts and an Aged Sherry Maple Vinaigrette Served With a Chilled Vichyssoise
ENTRÉE*
Bronzed Filet Mignon With Trumpet Mushroom and Chilean Sea Bass With
Star Anise Tomato Preserve, Served With Woodland Mushroom Risotto,
Smoked Paprika Roasted Carrots and Charred Brussels Sprouts
DESSERT
Tiramisu Served With a Pumpkin Coulis
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Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake Served With Raspberry Gelée
WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks, California, 2022
Chardonnay, Oberon, California, 2022
Sparkling Brut, Wycliff, California
*Vegetarian option available upon request
All menu items are gluten-free with the exception of the bread basket.