2013 BANQUET AGENDA

National Space Trophy Winner Kay Bailey Hutchison
National Space Trophy Winner
Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Friday, April 26, 2013

Banquet held at the Houston Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom.

6:00 RECEPTION
Victoria Reva-Dorsch, Pianist
7:00 WELCOME
Rodolfo González, Chairman, RNASA Foundation
Honorable Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Clear Springs High School JROTC
Cadets: Eryn Behne, Amber Carter, Karina Rubio, and Deanna McFeron

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Avery Pate Weigand

INVOCATION
Dr. David Fannin, Pastor, Nassau Bay Baptist Church

DINNER*

8:15 YEAR-IN-REVIEW FILM
Space City Films

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Elliot Pulham, CEO, The Space Foundation

PRESENTATION OF SPACE COMMUNICATOR AWARD to Veronica McGregor
Miles O'Brien, PBS NewsHour Science Correspondent

PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARDS
Capt. Michael J. Foreman, USN (Ret.), NASA Astronaut
Nicole P. Stott, NASA Astronaut

PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL SPACE TROPHY to Kay Bailey Hutchison
Capt. Eugene A. Cernan, USN (Ret.), Former Gemini/Apollo Astronaut

PRESENTATION OF THE OMEGA WATCH
Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.)

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS AND CLOSING

*~Preset Salad~
Roasted Beet, Baby Bib and Endive, Brie Crostini
Spring Herb Vinaigrette

~Entrée~
Sliced Roasted Tenderloin, Pinot Noir Demi
Paired with Wasabi Crusted Halibut, Sweet Red Chili Sauce

Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Baby Carrot Trio & Snap Peas

Hyatt Signature Bread & Butter Presentation

~Preset Dessert~
Spicy Chocolate and Poached Pear Tart
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Herbal Teas

Wine Service with Dinner

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