We
are fortunate to have those among us who have provided inspirational
leadership and given of themselves to better our community.
In honor of these Lubbock heroes, the Lubbock Area Foundation
hosts its Annual Hero's Luncheon.
The
2010 Hero’s Luncheon
has two distinct purposes:
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To
honor Gary Lawrence for his community vision,
leadership and commitment to fostering economic growth
in Lubbock and the South Plains area; and
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To
establish a permanent endowment at the Lubbock Area
Foundation in his name. Gary
has chosen to advise
the Foundation on the use of this endowment, extending
his leadership and vision into the philanthropic sector
on a permanent basis.
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Heroes
Over
a hundred years ago, a few determined men and women came
here with little more than their names. Their hard work and
determination prepared the way for generations to come and
are the foundation on which the way of life we enjoy today
is based. In every generation there are heroes who further the vision
of those
early pioneers-heroes like Gary Lawrence.
Past Hero's
Luncheon honorees include Congressman Larry Combest, sculptress
Glenna
Goodacre, former TTU Chancellor John
Montford, United
Supermarkets, Delbert
& Carolyn McDougal, Senator
Robert Duncan, U.S.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Carolyn
Lanier, Karin McKay and
Abner Euresti, and J.C. Chambers.
Gary
Lawrence
 Gary
Lawrence joined Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc
and Market Lubbock, Inc. in June of 2003 as President and
CEO. Gary was responsible for all operations pertaining to
business retention, business recruitment, bioscience
initiative, foreign trade zone and workforce development for
Lubbock and the surrounding communities for economic
development. Gary was also responsible for overseeing
the performance and activities of Lubbock’s Convention
& Visitors Bureau, Lubbock Sports Authority and Visit
Lubbock. During his tenure, the purchase of 585 acres
south of Preston Smith International Airport was of
significant importance, because it made possible the
creation of the Lubbock Business Park.
Prior to his
position with L.E.D.A., Gary was President of Wells Fargo
Bank Texas, N.A. Lubbock, formerly First National Bank of
Lubbock He was responsible for operations at all Lubbock
locations. He began his banking career in 1965 in Fort
Smith, Ark, and was president of banks in New Mexico and
Oklahoma. Gary earned a degree in Accounting
from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business
Administration from Oklahoma City University. He is a
graduate of Menninger Management Institute of Topeka,
Kansas, as well as Southwestern Graduate School of Banking.
While attending
Texas Tech University, Gary Lawrence was a member of Kappa
Sigma Fraternity, where he served as Grand Master and Grand
Treasurer. He also served on the IFC Court
and was elected IFC President and Vice President of
the Western Regional Interfraternity Council. He was
selected to “Who’s Who” in American Universities and
Colleges and was a member of the honorary
accounting fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi.
 Gary
has served on the Commission of the Downtown Lubbock
Redevelopment. He has acted as Chairman of Texas Tech's
Citizens Advisory Council of the Institute of Environmental
and Human Health, Chairman of the North and East
Redevelopment Commission, Chairman and CEO of Market
Lubbock, Inc., and Chairman of Covenant Health Systems , as
well as co-chairing the Lubbock Art’s Festival.
Gary has served on boards of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra,
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Wayland Baptist
University, The Salvation Army, and Goals for Lubbock.
He is a member of First Baptist Church, Chancellor’s
Council of Texas Tech University, the Red Raider Club and is
on the Executive Committee of the Ranching Heritage
Association. Gary was a booster for Buckner Children and
Family Services and a Rotarian Gary and his wife,
Sheryl, have three wonderful children and six super
wonderful grandchildren, with a new granddaughter expected
in October.
Gary's
contributions to Lubbock are well known and warrant the
respect and admiration of this community. We invite you to join us at
the 2010 Hero’s Luncheon as we honor him
for his
years of
community vision and
dynamic leadership!
 2010
Hero's Luncheon
honoring
Gary
Lawrence
Monday,
November 15th
11:30
am - 1:00 pm
Scottish
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