At Inaugural Reception, Dignitaries and Supporters Welcome Tahirih to Houston
On November 13, 2009, the Tahirih Justice Center celebrated the opening of its Houston office with an Inaugural Reception attended by over 130 members of the Houston corporate, nonprofit, academic, and religious communities. Remarks were provided by the First Lady of Houston, Andrea White. Shell Oil Company and the Bridgeway Foundation were honored for their generous support over the last few years. Underwriters included Shell, Verse Consulting, Marty and Parvin McVey, Karen and John Hofmeister, Dr. and Mrs. David Morgan Shin, and Continental Airlines. We were delighted to receive in-kind space from Jana Mullins for the event at a lovely residential venue located in downtown Houston. The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee joined us at the beginning of the evening and presented the Tahirih Justice Center with a Declaration of Support from her District. Tahirih is committed to addressing the acute need for our services in Houston and looking forward to collaborating with such dedicated advocates.
