Marianne Staubach selected as the winner of the 2009 Catholic Foundation Award

by PegNews wire

DALLAS — The Catholic Foundation announced today that Marianne Staubach will be awarded the 2009 Catholic Foundation Award. Mrs. Staubach’s commitment to serving others through a number of charitable causes and her countless hours of hands-on community service were listed as reasons Mrs. Staubach is the 27th recipient to be so honored.

Mrs. Staubach will be acknowledged at the annual Catholic Foundation Award Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Hilton Anatole.

“Marianne Staubach is a true and humble servant and an example to us all,” said Edwin M. Schaffer, Foundation president and CEO. “While she is often recognized in her role as wife to football legend Roger Staubach, Mrs. Staubach’s selfless acts of charity have benefited the whole Catholic community and for that we would like to recognize her.”

In addition to Mrs. Staubach’s award, The Catholic Foundation will present an annual scholarship award to a student and bestow a grant to a local organization at the dinner.

“I am humbled by receiving this recognition from The Catholic Foundation, I know so many wonderful people who do so much for our community,” said Mrs. Staubach. “I am honored to be in the company of those who have gone before me.”

Mrs. Staubach became a member of the Board of Trustees for The Catholic Foundation in 1996 where, for nine years, she helped facilitate change and growth in the life of the Foundation during a pivotal time for both the Foundation and the Diocese. While serving on the Distribution Committee, Mrs. Staubach was actively involved in all aspects of the granting process. Attending site visits introduced her to the real needs of the community. Other notable accomplishments during Mrs. Staubach’s term as a board member include the first-ever $1 million grants given to Bishop Lynch High School and John Paul II High School.

Chartered in 1955, The Catholic Foundation has dedicated its resources to compassionate charitable giving through grants provided by benefactors through its many planned giving programs.

Source: The Catholic Foundation