Former university president and new hospital supporters recognized at Luminary event
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The annual President’s Luminary Honors event took place at the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital. Guests paid tribute to the legacy of William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, the university’s former president, who passed away in early 2024.
A historic inflection point
During the event, the more than 700 guests got a first look at the new hospital with a sneak peek of the Healing Arts gallery showcasing the work of Texas artists.
“We are indeed at a historic inflection point, a turning point toward greatness. This moment calls upon each of us to ask ourselves this question: What will we do with this opportunity? What will we do with this great responsibility?” Taylor Eighmy, PhD, president of The University of Texas at San Antonio and acting president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, said. “It is this moment that is everything. As I move forward, I promise you I will continue to champion our shared vision — what we have achieved, what we are becoming and what we will be one day together as one world-class university. We will always continue to make lives better.”
A lifetime of contribution
The night included the presentation of the President’s Legacy Award, bestowed posthumously to Henrich and accepted by his wife, Mary Henrich. The award was created last year to recognize individuals who made a lifetime contribution to health care innovation to break the status quo.
“Your guidance was always the cornerstone of Bill’s success. We know you shared his long hours and endless planning. The sacrifices you made in pursuit of this vision are as much yours as his,” said, Robert Hromas, MD, FACP, dean of the Long School of Medicine.
Additionally, supporters of the new hospital were recognized, including the Carlos Alvarez family, Patty and Bob Hayes, Karen and Ronald Herrmann, Margie and Bill Klesse, Dacia and Lanham Napier and Linda and Ed Whitacre, as well as several local foundations and businesses.
The event exceeded its $1 million fundraising goal, with all funds benefiting the new hospital, which will feature cutting-edge research and toptier patient care for various specialties.
