Robert Decherd

FOIFT remembers dedicated service of former president Ralph Langer

FOIFT2021-11-18T15:54:26-06:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is forever grateful for the dedicated service of former organization president Ralph Langer, who passed away in August at age 84. FOIFT honored Langer at our Sept. 24, 2021, state conference with the following remembrance delivered by current board president Arif Panju: In Memoriam, Ralph Langer Ralph Langer was the former long-time president of the Freedom of Information Foundation and the guiding light behind transforming the Foundation into the leading voice in Texas on open government and the First Amendment. Ralph died August 5 at his home in Rockwall after an illness. He was [...]

FOIFT remembers dedicated service of former president Ralph LangerFOIFT2021-11-18T15:54:26-06:00

FOI Foundation honors Robert and Maureen Decherd

FOIFT2014-03-31T15:09:07-05:00

G.J. McCarthy/Staff Photographer Maureen and Robert Decherd accepted the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue on Friday from Paul Watler of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. By Christina Rosales The Dallas Morning News Originally published March 28, 2014 Robert and Maureen Decherd received the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue Friday from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. The former chairman, president and chief executive of The Dallas Morning News’ parent company, A.H. Belo Corporation, was a founder of the foundation that honored him. He served as its first president from 1978 to 1981. The foundation periodically bestows [...]

FOI Foundation honors Robert and Maureen DecherdFOIFT2014-03-31T15:09:07-05:00

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue

FOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

AUSTIN - Robert and Maureen Decherd have been selected as recipients of the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue in honor of their dedication to community service, open government and the First Amendment. The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas bestows the award on outstanding Texans who represent the best traditions of civic involvement and enlightened philanthropy. The award is named for author, humorist and broadcaster John Henry Faulk, who spent much of his career fighting for First Amendment liberties. Robert Decherd was one of the founders of the FOI Foundation of Texas, formed to protect freedom of [...]

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic VirtueFOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

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