What Matters with God is the difference you make in the world --Dolph briscoe, Jr.
Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation
Our Mission
The Mission of the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation is to encourage, support and promote people, places and programs in Uvalde and South Texas that were important to Kate Marmion, Janey Briscoe Marmion, Gov. Dolph Briscoe, Jr. and Janey Slaughter Briscoe
Children's Interests
To benefit children, with special emphasis on education
Agriculture
To promote agriculture, animal husbandry, and preservation of open space native ranch land
Southwestern American History, Culture, Art, and Literature
To support the visual and literary arts with emphasis on Southwestern art, educational programs, events, and exhibits; and educate the community on Southwestern American history, culture, art, and literature
Health Care
To support the health and wellbeing of the citizens of South Texas, bolster the health outcomes of diverse communities, eliminate barriers to care, bridge gaps in health services, and support non-profit health care service providers and research institutions
Briscoe Family Legacy
Our Story
A Legacy of Service
Kate Marmion was part of a ranching family with deep roots in Texas, tracing her ancestry to Andrew Briscoe, one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Her great-grandparents, Dolph Briscoe, Sr., and Georgie Briscoe, moved from Fort Bend County to Uvalde during the 1910s. Dolph Briscoe, Sr., partnered with Gov. Ross Sterling in ranching operations and served as president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Born in 1923, Gov. Dolph Briscoe, Jr., became valedictorian of his class at Uvalde High School, graduated from the University of Texas, and served in World War II. He married Betty Jane Slaughter in 1942. The Briscoes resided in the Uvalde area, worked in ranching and banking, and committed themselves to public service. Dolph Briscoe, Jr., held a seat in the Texas House of Representatives from 1949-1957, became president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association during the 1960s, and served as governor of Texas from 1973-1979. The Briscoes had three children, Janey, Dolph III (Chip), and Cele, and Kate was one of six grandchildren. Kate was Janey's only child, growing up and attending school in Uvalde and then the University of Texas.
The Briscoe Family has a long and distinguished history of public service in Texas.. Notable programs supported include the University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas Health at San Antonio which Gov. Briscoe helped established through legislation, Texas A&M Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, the Briscoe Western Art Museum and the Kate Marmion Hall therein, The Briscoe Society of the United Way, the Uvalde County Junior Livestock Show, the St. Henry de Osso Family Project, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, and the Kate Marmion Regional Cancer Center.
