NAIFA-Dallas held their Annual Legislative Reception on the evening of Thursday, August 22, 2024 at The Madison in Addison. Honored guest included several Texas legislators, staff, and candidates running for office. Dallas is proud to share that both Democratic and Republican members in various contested races were in attendance during the event. Sponsors for the reception included The DI Center, Christi Greene Homes, Plus Group Texas, and 1847 Financial. 1847 Financial was the event location host for the evening.
NAIFA-Texas Past President, Lane Boozer, led the event as the Master of Ceremonies with Grover Brillhart at the moderator. Grover interviewed legislators, staff and candidates running for office throughout the event on topics important to NAIFA.
Some of the notable guests in attendance included Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner - HD 63, Deputy Regional Director for Senator Ted Cruz, Giovanni Catanzaro, Tony Adams (Candidate for HD 61), Hava Johnston (Candidate for HD 106), Rep. Mihaela Plesa - HD 70, Rep. Terry Meza - HD 105, and Rep. Matt Shaheen - HD 66.
Please enjoy some of the photos captured during the event.
(Left to Right): NAIFA-Texas Past President, Lane Boozer and NAIFA-Texas Past President, Randy Robertson |
(L to R): Rep. Bumgarner, NAIFA Dallas Past President, Steve Harris, and Representative Aide, Kalon Melton |
(L to R): Giovanni Catanzaro, Georgiana Bustos (staff for candidate Johnston), Tony Adams (Candidate for HD 61), and Hava Johnston (Candidate for HD 106) |
(L to R): Mike Smith and NAIFA-Texas Past President, Andra Grava |
(L to R): NAIFA-Texas Past President Danny O’Connell and Mike Smith. |
(L to R): NAIFA Dallas Program Director, Aaron Peck and NAIFA Dallas Secretary, Derek True |
Guests in attendance |
(L to R): Rep. Plesa and Grover Brillhart |
(L to R): Grover Brillhart and Rep. Meza |
(L to R): Giovanni Catanzaro and Grover Brillhart |
(L to R): Grover Brillhart and Rep. Shaheen |
(L to R): Meghan Gray, Mike Evans, and Lane Boozer. |