HMH Bearing Witness - December 2017

Holocaust Museum Houston gratefully recognizes the following members who have made a commitment as participants in the Create A Legacy campaign, or have previously committed their legacy gift to the Museum in their wills or estate plans. We welcome them into our Generation to Generation Legacy Society and extend our deepest appreciation to those whose legacy gift will insure the future of the Holocaust Museum Houston beyond their lifetimes. We invite the entire museum community to join them as the campaign continues. DONOR RECOGNITION

Why was the Generation to Generation Legacy Society Created? The Generation to Generation Legacy Society was created to celebrate our friends who affirm their commitment to Holocaust Museum Houston through a planned gift. Their generosity demonstrates an investment in the future of our Museum and its mission. Gifts from Generation to Generation Legacy Society members, when realized, provide operating or endowment support for exhibits, educational programs, artifact conservation, museum admission for students, or capital improvement projects. Why is this important? Holocaust Museum Houston is a living testimonial to those who perished in the Holocaust, a place of honor for those who survived, and a source of education for present and future generations. TheMuseumteaches theevents of theHolocaust todemonstrate thedestructive power of prejudice and the importance of moral courage and individual responsibility. From generation to generation, HMH will continue to teach these vital lessons of the Holocaust to the diverse students, teachers, and members of the community who visit. What are common ways to make a legacy gift? The most common way to make a legacy gift is to remember Holocaust Museum Houston in your will through a bequest. You may leave a specific sum of money or a percentage of the remainder of your estate. Other common options include naming the Museum as a partial or full beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. What are the benefits of joining? • Recognition in publications, if you desire • Invitations to annual Generation to Generation Legacy Society events • Additional charitable and estate planning services • Potential tax advantages for yourself and your family • Satisfaction of helping to ensure the Museum’s future for generations to come How do I get started? CONTACT the Office of Planned Giving to learn more about joining the Generation to Generation Legacy Society or let us know if you have made a gift to HMH in your estate plans. FIND OUT MORE about giving options by requesting information from the Office of Planned Giving. How do I join? Becoming a member of the Generation to Generation Legacy Society is simple. In fact, you have already qualified for membership if you have named Holocaust Museum Houston in your will or included us in your estate plans. When you informus of your gift, we will respect your wish to be recognized or remain anonymous. All details of your gift are held in strictest confidence. For more information, please contact Stephanie Dugan, Planned Giving Officer at sdugan@hmh.org or 713-527-1629

Janice Adamson Betty E. Babendure Hazel and Eli Bensky Sandra and Sam Block Dr. and Mrs. Milton Boniuk Connie S. Boyd Michael and Eva Breston Mike and Susan Cahn Rhona and Bruce Caress John and Janet Carrigan Craig A. Cavanagh Shirley and Alan Cohn Debbye Crofoot-Morley Marci and Stewart Dallas Bailey Dalton-Binion and Greg Binion Blanca N. Eckhart Suzi Feickart Iris and Alan Fisherman Nancy and Richie Freed Andrew T. Gardener, CFP ® Rhoda Goldberg Ronald Grabois Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graf Anne and Donald M. Graubart Joann Greenbaum Arline Guefen Sandra Vivian Hedrick Roger Dale Henderson, Sr. Molly Ann Kaplan Chris and Walter Kase

Dr. Milton and Gail Klein Doreen and Marshall Lerner

Sandy Lessig Jo Ann Levine

Velva G. and H. Fred Levine Mike and Mickey Marvins Drs. David Howard and Sally Eisen Miller Judy A. Myers Nicki and Jeff Nachenberg Margaret E. Palco Dr. Nadine Michele Payn Dr. Hyman Penn and Mrs. Lynn Gordon Jerry Rochman Jeri and Marc Shapiro Joel Spira Michael D. Splawn Anna Steinberger, Ph.D. Lawrence and Renee Stern Ellen and Dan Trachtenberg Haya and Dr. Jacobo Varon Joy and Benjamin Warren Mary Lee Webeck Sandra Weiner Eileen D. Weisman J. Lan Williams 20 - Anonymous

*Deceased

Do you wish to remember Holocaust Museum Houston in your will, estate plan, the Create A Legacy program, or as a designated beneficiary, or in the Create A Legacy program? Have you included HMH in your will or testamentary plans and do not see your name above?

Contact: Stephanie Dugan, Planned Giving Officer, (713) 527-1629 or sdugan@hmh.org

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