Democracy and the LGBTQ+ community are on the ballot this year. Join our fight to deliver more LGBTQ+ victories on election day and greater LGBTQ+ representation to the halls of political power. Our work doesn’t stop in November, it continues. Together we can forge a democracy that truly serves each one of us.
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Featured Speakers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO, Mayor Annise Parker
Houston City Councilmember Mario Castillo
Mondaire Jones, Candidate for U.S. Congress (NY-17)
Recipient of the Mayor Annise Parker Leadership Award
Former City of Houston Associate Municipal Judge Phyllis Frye
Featured Guests
Texas State Representative Josey Garcia
Texas State Representative Ann Johnson
Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor
Brownsville City Commissioner Roy De los Santos
Brownsville City Commissioner Bryan Martinez
Eagle Pass City Councilmember Elias Diaz
Pasadena, Texas (District E) Councilmember Jonathan Estrada
San Antonio City Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
Justice Charles A. Spain, Fourteenth Court of Appeals
District Attorney Kim Ogg, Harris County
Judge Beau Miller, 190th District Court, Harris County
Judge Shannon Baldwin, Criminal Court at Law No. 4, Harris County
Judge Jim Kovach, County Civil Court at Law No. 2, Harris County
Judge Jerry Simoneaux, Probate Court No. 1, Harris County
Judge Jason Cox, Probate Court No. 3, Harris County
Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, County Court at Law No. 13, Bexar County
Judge Steven Duble, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2, Harris County
Judge Adam M. Swartz, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1, Dallas County
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Trustee Ileana Garza-Rojas
Host Committee
Co-Chair, Eric Blackwell • Co-Chair, Poonam Kapoor
Angel Abarran • John Abodeely • Brooks Ballard • Bryan Hlavinka
Mike Holloman • Richard Holt • Mo Jenkins
Steve Loizou • Lisa Madry • Jovon Tyler
We can’t wait to see you for Houston’s annual Victory event this year! We’re changing things up with a FunDay vs. a Champagne Brunch. Why? Because you asked for more networking and more time to socialize. Don’t worry – you’ll still have unlimited bubbles, plenty of food, a table, and a place to sit. And yes, dress brunch chic and make sure to look fabulous (business casual also works).
Houston’s Victory FunDay Program
Special Performance and Participation
Queen Persephone
Welcome Remarks
Mayor John Whitmire
Houston Councilmember Mario Castillo
Keynote
Mondaire Jones, Candidate for U.S. Congress (NY-17)
State of Victory
Mayor Annise Parker
Special Tribute to Annise Parker
In recognition of her outstanding service as an advocate, elected official and President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
Annise Parker Leadership Award Recipient
Phyllis Frye
Tunes by
DJ Rocabye
Thank You to Our LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Sponsors
– PRESENTING –
– GOLD –
Jeff Bishop
Richard Holt
Jeff Krug
– SILVER –
Eric Blackwell
EverGlade Consulting
Jim Hazen
Randy Rogers & David Johnson
Mayor John Whitmire
– BRONZE –
Association of Professional Flight Attendants
Clark Caperton
Paul Guillory
Bryan Hlavinka
Poonam Kapoor
Steve Loizou & Alin Boswell
Purser Public Affairs
Norman Nelson
Bob Burress & Tom Seymour
Travis Torrence
Whitmire & Munoz LLP
– PATRON –
Alejandra Salinas & Elizabeth Hadaway
Brooks Ballard
Richard Dickson
Gavin & Holly Massingill
Judge Jerry Simoneaux
Jeff Watters
Thank You to Our LGBTQ+ Victory Institute Supporters
– SILVER –
