SUMMER 2023

T . Boone Pickens · ( 1928 – 2019 ) egendary philanthropist and entrepreneur T . Boone Pickens was known for being a visionary . And his $ 10 million gift to establish an endowment at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation , made at his direction after his passing , is also forward-thinking : This gift simultaneously provides quality care today while training the next generation of physicians to provide excellent care tomorrow .

“ Boone Pickens dedicated his philanthropy to solving problems for future generations , and health and medical causes have long been a hallmark of his giving . It ’ s

fitting that this will be the last major gift from Boone in Dallas because he not only trusted his care to Baylor Scott & White in the final years of his life , but he truly believed in the vision of Baylor Scott & White and its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare for all Texans ,” said Jay Rosser , director of the T . Boone Pickens Foundation . The endowment will provide funding for residencies , fellowships , research and other educational opportunities for postgraduate medical education students at the academic medical center . In recognition of the gift , Baylor Scott & White is creating the T . Boone Pickens Graduate Medical Education Endowment Committee , which will play an important role in ensuring that the impact of this gift is felt for generations .

“ This endowment exemplifies how two great Texas institutions could come together to help find a solution to a problem affecting not just those in North Texas but across the state ,” Rosser said .

Inside this issue

Departments

2 From the President

8 From the Chair

Focus On : Leadership

8 Dr . Mark Millard :

Dr . Lucy Gildea

Leading by Example

News , Projects & Campaigns

2 Gift Planning : Stocks

3 Harris and Anne Clark Gift to Serve the Underserved

4 24th Annual Celebrating Women Announcement

7 Team Barker Gives Back

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