Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

News

LEGISLATIVE APPRECIATION: University alumni association distributes gifts at state capitol

By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Texas Metro News

SHSU Alumni Association President-Elect Deirdre Holloway, President Amanda Lyons, Secretary Criscilla Hensley and Treasure Major Harper-Terry at Sam Houston birthday celebration at The Allan House in Austin, Texas Feb. 25, 2025 Photos: Eva D. Coleman

They entered the massive doors decked out in orange and white and full of pride. The Sam Houston State University Alumni Association and university leaders traveled up and down the hallways of the Texas State Capitol building in teams during their annual legislative event, delivering gifts to senators and representatives on Feb. 25, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

SHSU Alumni Association and university leaders at Texas State Capitol Feb. 25, 2025

The gift was a wooden storage box with Sam Houston’s etched signature on top. Inside were two engraved beverage glasses and a velvet pouch containing chilling stones. A special invitation was inside as well, requesting the presence of legislators to attend the Sam Houston birthday celebration that evening at The Allan House in Austin. There were many oohs and ahhs from offices as staffers saw the box and contents inside, with many commenting, “Sam Houston always gives the best gifts!”

Later that evening at the Sam Houston birthday celebration, Alumni Association president Amanda Lyons and university president Dr. Alisa White greeted guests in a patio-styled atmosphere that featured passed hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a buffet. It was an evening of engagement and conversations about the university many in attendance graduated from. Smiles and laughter told the story of the love for the bearkats of SHSU.

Written By

Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

IMM MASK Promos

You May Also Like

Advertisement

Copyright © 2025 I Messenger Media