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About The Trinity Trust Foundation and The Trinity Center:
The Trinity Trust raises private funds to implement the Balanced Vision Plan for The Trinity project in conjunction with the City of Dallas. The Trinity Trust has established The Trinity Center as the gathering place for all civic and non-profit groups working to revitalize the Trinity River in Dallas. It houses the offices of The Trinity Trust Foundation, Texas Horse Park, Groundwork Dallas and Trinity Strand Trail; and hosts meetings, workshops and events for these organizations and the Trinity Commons Foundation. The Trinity Center facilitates collaboration between these entities and the City of Dallas and encourages seamless integration of all the components of The Trinity project. More information can be found by calling 214.740.1616, by emailing info@thetrinitytrust.org, or by visiting www.thetrinitytrust.org. |
| 2007: The Trinity Trust LAUNCH Raises Funds for Trinity River Corridor Revitalization |
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Lynn McBee, LAUNCH the Trinity chairman; Dr. Gail Thomas, president and CEO of The Trinity Trust Foundation; Mary McDermott Cook, board chairman of The Trinity Trust
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Socialwhirl.com
is honored to present Event Details and Party Pics for Bridging the Trinity 2009
and associated events
Santiago Calatrava was an honored guest at the event. Dallas’ most excited and exuberant party-goers were in attendance along with Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert,
National Honorary Event Chairs
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
Honorary Event Chairs are Mary McDermott Cook,
Al Hill, Jr., Lyda Hill and Alinda Wikert.
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. |
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Margaret Hunt Hill and Al G. Hill | Margaret and Eugene McDermott |
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| The Bridge Kids: Al. G. Hill, Jr.; Alinda Hill Wikert; Mary McDermott Cook, daughter of the namesake of the Margaret McDermott Bridge; Lyda Hill. The Hills are children of the namesake of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. |
Listen to the video they made about their parents and the story behind the two bridges here.
Photos courtesy Trinity Trust. |
Bridging the Trinity 2009 - The Party on the Bridge
Countdown to the fireworks and so much more |
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This video is a brief overview of some of the happenings from the party. An exciting feature here is listening to Santiago Calatrava, the architect, speak his heartfelt feelings about Dallas, his design and the people involved and it's all topped off by fireworks.
Below is a link to the Trinity Trust video. Dallas had a very proud moment September 2009 and we invite you to join in.
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| Gail Thomas, Douglas Pitcock; US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Santiago Calatrava, Mayor Tom Leppert |
Watch video from the event courtesy from the Trinity Trust here ... |
The Trinity Trust’s Bridge Fair Features Bus Ride, Fireworks Over the Trinity River
On September 25 on a clear night in downtown Dallas, more than 600 people packed the Continental Bridge for The Trinity Trust's Bridge Fair, "Bridging the Trinity." After riding a wrapped "Suspense is Building," DART bus, VIPs and special guests got off the bus to people cheering.
Santiago Calatrava, architect of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, joined Mayor Tom Leppert,
U. S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, and guests to celebrate the arrival of the steel for the 400-foot arch of the bridge. A $10 million anonymous gift, made in honor of Mary McDermott Cook, was announced on September 24. Once the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is completed, the gift will be used to turn the Continental Avenue Bridge into a pedestrian-only bridge – a place to stroll, picnic and enjoy street vendors.
Photos by Dana Driensky and Daniel Driensky
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| Gail Thomas, Douglas Pitcock; Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Santiago Calatrava, Mayor Tom Leppert |
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Mary McDermott Cook,
Victor Toledo |
Rue and Tuck Henry, Lyda Hill |
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Eddie Deen and Christy Berry, chair |
Tina Calatrava, Lynn McBee, Lyda Hill, Kay Bailey Hutchison |
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Jim and Alinda Wikert, Heather and Ray Washburne |
Cody Wikert, Margretta Wikert, Michael Wisenbaker |
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National Honorary Chairs were U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Honorary Event Chairs were Mary McDermott Cook, Lyda Hill, Al Hill Jr. and Alinda Wikert. Lynn McBee was the event chair, and Christy Berry was the Host Committee chair.
Live entertainment was provided by Boys Named Sue and DJ Lucy Wrubel plus artists on stilts, firebreathing, fortune-telling, and juggling. Vodka snow cones, chicken enchiladas, and watermelon gazpacho shooters were served.
“The event was a huge success – everything went off without a hitch. It was a tremendous celebration for the city and of all great things to come,” said Host Committee Chairman Christy Berry.
After remarks, the crowd held a count-down, and the fireworks blasted through the clear night sky to celebrate the progress of The Trinity project.
For those wanting to support efforts of The Trinity Trust, a commemorative t-shirt is available for purchase for $26. The t-shirt features a graphic representation of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge on the front. The back features Santiago Calatrava's "dove" signature. Visit www.thetrinitytrust.org to purchase a t-shirt or for more information on The Trinity Trust. |
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The evening ended with fabulous fireworks |
On September 15, 2009, The Trinity Trust held a sponsor party at Alinda and Jim Wikert's home to thank sponsors and friends for supporting "Bridging the Trinity," its Bridge Fair held on Sept. 25 on the Continental Avenue Bridge.
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| Mary McDermott Cook, Deedie Rose, Alinda Wikert |
Robbie Briggs and Christy Berry |
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Lynn McBee, Bill and Shirley McIntyre, Gail Thomas |
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Charlene Howell and Janie McGarr |
Kathleen Beathard, Michael and Jennifer Mayo |
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