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Holocaust Museum Houston honored The Astros Foundation for its commitment to service and building an open-minded society at their Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon. This year’s luncheon, which was held at the Hilton Americas-Houston, raised $615,000 to fund programs that share the dangers of prejudice and apathy, using the lessons of the Holocaust. The 2019 Guardian of the Human Spirit Award was accepted by Twila Carter, executive director of The Astros Foundation. H-E-B President Scott McClelland moderated a conversation with Reid Ryan and Jeff Bagwell. This year’s honorary chairs were Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner. Luncheon chairs included Barbara and Michael Gamson, Patti and Mike Morgan and Marcie and Bob Zlotnik. The Host Committee was chaired by Renee and Alan Helfman.

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