This event will include the esteemed Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus' presentation of the American Jewish Committee (AJC?s) highest honor, the prestigious Institute of Human Relations Award, to the Honorable Representative Rafael Anch?a. Rep. Anch?a is being recognized for outstanding professional and humanitarian leadership and devotion to preserving America?s democratic heritage. Since its founding, AJC has been committed to strengthening the basic principles of pluralism, struggling against bigotry in all of its manifestations, and improving interreligious and intergroup cooperation.
Rep. Anch?a?s leadership in the House of Representatives, as well as throughout his legal career at Haynes and Boone, LLP, is matched only by his dedication to public service and improving the quality of life for all Texans. This young, dynamic rising meteor was named one of the 10 Best Legislators by Texas Monthly in 2007.
For information about this sponsorship, you may contact Kim Kamen, AJC Executive Director at 972.387.2943 or Cari Peretzman at 214.651.5965 or cari.peretzman@haynesboone.com.