May 13, 2002
THE LANDRY WELCOME CENTER at Dallas Baptist University
Dedication of DBU's Landry
Center focuses on character
___DALLAS--Emphasizing its goal of shaping Christian character, Dallas Baptist University dedicated a new welcome center May 2 named for Tom and Alicia Landry.
___Landry, legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys, died two years ago. But Mrs. Landry has continued the couple's supportive relationship with the Baptist General Convention of Texas university.
___Landry spoke many times in DBU chapel service and at DBU-sponsored youth rallies. He also served as honorary chairman of the university's largest annual fund-raiser, the Russell Perry Free Enterprise Award Dinner, in 1990 and in 1996. Landry received the award himself in 1991.
ALICIA LANDRY, wife of the late Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, helps cut the ribbon for the Landry Welcome Center at DBU.
___Mrs. Landry is a recipient of the university's 1993 Ruth Award and has been a member of the DBU Women's Auxiliary Board for almost 10 years.
___The DBU Chorale sang at Landry's memorial service at the request of Mrs. Landry.
___"I am sorry Tommy can't see how lovely it is," Mrs. Landry said of the new welcome center. "But it is my pleasure to say for us both how much we appreciate this honor, your kindness toward us, our close relationship with your school,and this meaningful dedication event."
ALICIA LANDRY speaking at the center dedication.
___DBU President Gary Cook responded that it is "a great honor for us to have our past and continuous association with the Landrys. In a time when strong character is emphasized less than personal achievement, it is wonderful to have such a well-known, outstanding family who exemplifies Christian character. We are grateful for the Landrys' lives, testimony and relationship with our university."
___"Having the university's welcome center named after individuals who embody positive Christian character exemplifies our dedication to not only educating our students but mentoring them in moral and ethical behavior," said Blair Blackburn, executive vice president.
___The Landry Welcome Center provides visitors and prospective students and their families a complete overview of the academic programs and other opportunities offered at DBU. "This building allows us to centralize the entire enrollment process and creates one-stop convenience," Blackburn said.
___During the dedication ceremony, speakers reflected on the Landrys' legacy and character.
___"Even though Coach Landry has gone on to be with the Lord, yet the testimony of a godly man still speaks," said Mac Brunson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas.
___"Without hesitation, reservation or equivocation, Tom Landry was the greatest Christian in my life, and he has impacted my life as he has many others, and I am very, very grateful," said Bob Fanning, a retired Dallas attorney and lifelong friend of the Landrys.
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