Anson Jones Award
Fort Worth Scottish Rite
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
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| The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation held it's Grand Annual Banquet on June 6, 2009 The Anson Jones Award was presented to Dr. Carol Wise and presented $50,000 in Scholarships. |
Carol A. Wise, Ph.D
Dr. Carol Wise is director of molecular genetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a doctorate degree in
biochemistry from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She completed postdoctoral
fellowships in human molecular genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Dr. Wise is associate professor of orthopedic surgery and holds a secondary appointment in the McDermott Center for
Human Growth and Development at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Wise's
research focuses on identifying genetic causes of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Her work includes the discovery of a
gene responsible for an inherited form of severe juvenile arthritis, molecular characterization of an inherited pediatric
skeletal disorder, and the discovery of the first reported gene associated with common forms of scoliosis. She has
published 40 peer-reviewed papers and seven book chapters and holds a patent titled "Genetic Marker for Autoimmune
Disorder." She holds memberships in various professional societies, including the Scoliosis Research Society, the
American Society of Human Genetics and the Texas Genetics Society, where she served as 2007-2008 president. In
2007, Dr. Wise was a finalist of The Dallas Morning News "Texan of the Year" award, she received the "Texas
Trailblazer Award" from The Family Place in 2008 and she was selected for the "100 Women, 100 Years" award from
the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
ANSON JONES AWARD RECIPIENTS
1985 Ardell M. Young *
1986 Dr. Abner V. McCall *
1987 Harvey C. Byrd *
1988 J. W. Chandler *
1989 Dr. Wendell H. Nedderman
1990 Dr. Lucius Waites
1990 Harold Taft *
1992 Herbert L. Arnold*
1993 Tommy Vandergriff
1994 Jack E. Hightower
1995 Sam E. Hilburn*
1996 Robert Bolen
1997 Robert R. (Bobby) Bragan
1998 Robert D. (Bob) Bullock *
1999 Dr. John A. (Tony) Herring
2000 Dr. James W. Roach, III
2001 James C. Wright, Jr.
2002 Doyle H. Willis *
2003 Johnnie High
2004 Clyde E. Whiteside
2005 H. Ross Perot
2006 Robert J. Glasgow
2007 Lyndon L. Olson, Jr.
2008 Warren D. Chisum
* deceased
THE ANSON JONES AWARD
GIVEN IN HONOR OF ANSON JONES
* Last President of the Republic of Texas
* Projector and Consummator of Texas Annexation to the United States
* First Grand Master of Masons of Texas and Implanter of Ancient Masonry in Texas
* The Revered of Senates
* And The Light of Cabinets
With Intent and Purpose primarily that of recognizing community service, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation
created the annual Anson Jones Award, designed to honor persons who have demonstrated great social
consciousness.
Though fraternal in origin, it is civil in application. Each year, one or more persons (not necessarily from the Masonic
Fraternity) are chosen in light of humanitarian endeavors and applauded for outstanding citizenship.
The Anson Jones Award, named after the last President of the Republic of Texas, who was a Mason and a civic
benefactor of renown, finds its philosophy in his words of concern for Texas:
“We have endeavored to respond to this call by the formation of this society, with the hope that if not to us, to our sons
and successors, it may be given to make the star. The single star of the west as resplendent for all the acts that adorn
civilized life; Texas has her captains-let her have her wise men.”
The criteria of such an award of achievement can be traced to the closing remarks of Anson Jones as President of the
Republic when the final act of the great dramas was performed…The Republic of Texas became a state of the United
States of America when he stated:
“The lone star of Texas…..following an inscrutable destiny has passed on and become fixed forever in that glorious
constellation which all freemen and lovers of freedom in the world reverence and adore......The American Union.”
Dr. Carol Wise is director of molecular genetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a doctorate degree in
biochemistry from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She completed postdoctoral
fellowships in human molecular genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Dr. Wise is associate professor of orthopedic surgery and holds a secondary appointment in the McDermott Center for
Human Growth and Development at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Wise's
research focuses on identifying genetic causes of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Her work includes the discovery of a
gene responsible for an inherited form of severe juvenile arthritis, molecular characterization of an inherited pediatric
skeletal disorder, and the discovery of the first reported gene associated with common forms of scoliosis. She has
published 40 peer-reviewed papers and seven book chapters and holds a patent titled "Genetic Marker for Autoimmune
Disorder." She holds memberships in various professional societies, including the Scoliosis Research Society, the
American Society of Human Genetics and the Texas Genetics Society, where she served as 2007-2008 president. In
2007, Dr. Wise was a finalist of The Dallas Morning News "Texan of the Year" award, she received the "Texas
Trailblazer Award" from The Family Place in 2008 and she was selected for the "100 Women, 100 Years" award from
the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
ANSON JONES AWARD RECIPIENTS
1985 Ardell M. Young *
1986 Dr. Abner V. McCall *
1987 Harvey C. Byrd *
1988 J. W. Chandler *
1989 Dr. Wendell H. Nedderman
1990 Dr. Lucius Waites
1990 Harold Taft *
1992 Herbert L. Arnold*
1993 Tommy Vandergriff
1994 Jack E. Hightower
1995 Sam E. Hilburn*
1996 Robert Bolen
1997 Robert R. (Bobby) Bragan
1998 Robert D. (Bob) Bullock *
1999 Dr. John A. (Tony) Herring
2000 Dr. James W. Roach, III
2001 James C. Wright, Jr.
2002 Doyle H. Willis *
2003 Johnnie High
2004 Clyde E. Whiteside
2005 H. Ross Perot
2006 Robert J. Glasgow
2007 Lyndon L. Olson, Jr.
2008 Warren D. Chisum
* deceased
THE ANSON JONES AWARD
GIVEN IN HONOR OF ANSON JONES
* Last President of the Republic of Texas
* Projector and Consummator of Texas Annexation to the United States
* First Grand Master of Masons of Texas and Implanter of Ancient Masonry in Texas
* The Revered of Senates
* And The Light of Cabinets
With Intent and Purpose primarily that of recognizing community service, the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation
created the annual Anson Jones Award, designed to honor persons who have demonstrated great social
consciousness.
Though fraternal in origin, it is civil in application. Each year, one or more persons (not necessarily from the Masonic
Fraternity) are chosen in light of humanitarian endeavors and applauded for outstanding citizenship.
The Anson Jones Award, named after the last President of the Republic of Texas, who was a Mason and a civic
benefactor of renown, finds its philosophy in his words of concern for Texas:
“We have endeavored to respond to this call by the formation of this society, with the hope that if not to us, to our sons
and successors, it may be given to make the star. The single star of the west as resplendent for all the acts that adorn
civilized life; Texas has her captains-let her have her wise men.”
The criteria of such an award of achievement can be traced to the closing remarks of Anson Jones as President of the
Republic when the final act of the great dramas was performed…The Republic of Texas became a state of the United
States of America when he stated:
“The lone star of Texas…..following an inscrutable destiny has passed on and become fixed forever in that glorious
constellation which all freemen and lovers of freedom in the world reverence and adore......The American Union.”
