We hope you will make plans to join us for our 2012 Distinguished Alumni Gala, hosted by The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University.

This prestigious black-tie event will be held Friday, September 21 in the Bethancourt Ballroom of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus. In addition to celebrating the 204 former students who have received Texas A&M's highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award, we will proudly salute this year's recipients who once again exemplify the very best of Texas A&M.

• Donald A. Adam, Class of 1957, of Bryan, Texas;
• Bob J. Surovik, Class of 1958, of Abilene, Texas;
• Tommie E. Lohman, Class of 1959; and 
• General Hal M. Hornburg (USAF, Ret), Class of 1968, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.

Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students also recognize eight recipients posthumously including the seven Aggies recognized with the Medal of Honor.

• Dr. Robert V. Walker, Class of 1945

Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients

• George D. Keathley, Class of 1937;
• Horace S. Carswell, Jr., Class of 1938; 
• Eli L. Whiteley, Class of 1941; 
• Turney W. Leonard, Class of 1942; 
• Thomas W. Fowler, Class of 1943; 
• William G. Harrell, Class of 1943; and 
• Lloyd H. Hughes, Class of 1943.

To view the profiles of Texas A&M's Distinguished Alumni, please visit our Tribute Wall page.

Additional event details to be announced soon.