It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
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Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston was talking with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at a patron party in the middle of The Library of Kathy and Harlan Crow. The reason Rawlings, Johnston and other guests were gathered in the library: the 61st Dallas mayor had been selected to receive the foundation's 2019 Robert … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
JUST IN: Former Mayor Mike Rawlings To Receive 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
Mike Rawlings may have officially left office as the mayor of Dallas on Monday, but his victory tour continues. Word just arrived from the Methodist Health System Foundation that Mike will receive the 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award on Friday, September 20, at the Hilton Anatole Grand Ballroom. Since its inception in 2005 only two Dallas mayors have received the award … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Mayor Mike Rawlings To Receive 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
On the eve of 2018, it would be impossible to move ahead without recalling and honoring those whose life journeys ended in 2017. Their kindness, generosity and personalities have served as an inspiration for their families, friends and strangers in the past and will continue through the years to come. Some were well-known throughout North Texas; others were only known to those … [Read more...] about The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
A Passing: Robert S. Folsom
Not all the news today is wonderful. One of Dallas’ legendary leaders died Tuesday, January 24 — former Mayor Robert “Bob” Folsom. His 89 years of life bridged generations with successes and accomplishments. There were his years at SMU where he played football alongside Doak Walker and Kyle Rote and lettered in four sports (basketball, football, track and baseball). … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert S. Folsom