Joan and Alan Walne at the Exchange Club’s July 4 parade
Lake Highlands’ favorite power couple is at it again. Joan and Alan Walne will be honored April 3rd at the annual Spirit of the Centennial Award Luncheon by the Friends of Fair Park. Joan, President of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, and hubby Alan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Fair Association, will receive the 2012 Spirit of the Centennial Award for their visionary service and commitment to Fair Park.
The long-term LH residents have served in more leadership positions than I can count, including Alan’s tenure on the Dallas City Council and continued mentorship role in the LH Exchange Club. Joan is a life member and past president of the LH Women’s League, though, when asked about her proudest accomplishments is likely to whip out photos of newest grandbaby, Brett Robert Walne, and her other cherubs. (Joan and Alan are shown here at last year’s LH Exchange Club Fourth of July Parade.)
Tickets to the noon luncheon, to be held in the Crystal Terrace of the State Fair Music Hall, can be purchased online here. You can join Friends of Fair Park here or learn about other non-profit Fair Park-based organizations, such as the Dallas Historical Society, State Fair of Texas, or WRR Classical 101.1.
