All You Need is Love:
A Tribute To
Lou Ann & Mike McKinney
Information courtesy of | Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly presents: All You Need is Love: A Tribute to Lou Ann & Mike McKinney at the Miramont Country Club on Friday, January 10, 2025. The event will begin with cocktails at 6 pm, honoree arrival at 6:15 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm.
Join us for an evening filled with great food, humorous and entertaining stories, music, and fun! It is a wonderful opportunity to thank Lou Ann & Mike for all of the outstanding support they have given the Brazos Valley over the years.
Reserved tables are selling quickly; individual tickets are $250 and guests may call the Museum and request individual tickets. Cancellations do occur and seats will become available through January 10.
Can’t attend, but want to honor Lou Ann & Mike? Contributions to the Museum in their honor will be recognized at the event.
Tickets are also on sale for a stunning David Yurman pearl & silver necklace with a 20″chain & 18K gold toggle & bracelet, valued at $3600, donated by David Gardner’s Jewelers.
The drawing will take place at the Tribute on January 10. Attendance is not required to win. Tickets are $50 each or 5 for $200, and can be purchased online, at the Museum, and at the Tribute.
Lou Ann is a leader in health & welfare issues, a devoted Aggie Mom, and an extraordinary volunteer in many organizations. Mike is a distinguished physician, a leader in critical public service areas, and a former outstanding Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Together, they are an amazing team, and continue to volunteer time and resources to the Brazos Valley.
Lou Ann’s many activities include Chair of the Leon County Child Welfare Board and Health Resource Commission, a founding member of Tender Loving Care Volunteers, Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley Board Member, Fun For All Playground, past FASO Board Member, and Chair of Aggie Parents Football Club.
She has received many awards including Woman of the Year Award from Centerville Chamber of Commerce; Volunteer Spirit Award from Memorial Herman Volunteer Board; a H.E.A.R.T. honoree; and was recognized by the Prenatal Clinic as a “You’re the Tops,” Woman of Distinction in 2020.
In addition to his years of service as a health care provider and policy expert, Mike was a Texas State Representative from 1984-1991, receiving numerous awards; served as Texas Commissioner of Health and Human Services; and as Chief of Staff for Governor Perry.
He was appointed Chair of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative in 2024 by Governor Abbott. He also received the Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Texas Medical Branch, their highest honor.
Both Mike and Lou Ann served the Texas A&M University System from 2006-2011, Mike as Chancellor and Lou Ann as First Lady of the System. Together they promoted the Texas A&M University System’s universities and state agencies and hosted countless special occasions.
Lou Ann & Mike bring energy, commitment, and passion to all they do and their generosity and kindness continues to demonstrate the great love they freely give to the Brazos Valley.
The Museum is proud to honor Lou Ann & Mike for all their outstanding contributions to our community.
For more information call 979-776-2195, visit the Museum’s website, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.