Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Dallas-based Catholic Foundation honors Marianne Staubach with 27th Annual Catholic Foundation Award

By Pegasus News wire

DALLAS — The Catholic Foundation announced today that Marianne Staubach’s commitment to serving others through a number of charitable causes and her countless hours of hands-on community service are just a few reasons why she is the 27th recipient to be honored with the 2009 Catholic Foundation Award.

Left to Right: Edwin M. Schaffler, President and CEO of The Catholic Foundation and Robin P. Hartmann, Chairman of the Board of The Catholic Foundation, present Marianne Staubach with the 2009 Catholic Foundation Award.

Mrs. Staubach was 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 presented an annual scholarship award to Victoria Ehlinger of Bishop Lynch High School and bestowed a grant to Catholic Charities during the dinner.

Left to Right: The Most Rev. Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, joins Marianne Staubach.

“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 by a group of dedicated Catholic laymen, The Catholic Foundation is a donor-focused community foundation that guides benefactors in compassionate charitable giving endeavors, utilizing extensive expertise to carry out the various philanthropic goals of its donors.

Source: The Catholic Foundation

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