2004 Alexis de Tocqueville Society
History of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of America was initiated in March 1984, designed to involve and deepen the understanding, commitment and support of high wealth individuals to United Way and to recognize the deep commitment to service exemplified. Membership in the Society is granted to individuals who contribute at least $10,000 annually to the United Way.
Only 26 years old when he came to America in 1831, Alexis Charles-Henri Clerel de Tocqueville traveled all over the young nation. Perhaps his most important observation was that Americans helped each other in time of need. He recognized, applauded and immortalized the voluntary spirit that lives in America’s heart.
“I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend faithful support to one another.”
—Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of Midland was founded in 1988 with 15 charter members. Eleven of those members continue to support our community through membership in this leadership program. In 2004, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society had 25 members.
One of those eleven members was John L. Cox. In July 2003, a man who gave to others in giant proportions passed from our midst. John Cox epitomized what the Alexis de Tocqueville Society exists to promote. He will be missed.
| Alexis de Tocqueville Society Members - 2004 | |
| Abell-Hanger Foundation John & Nancy Bergman Jack E. Brown Jim and Donna Byerlotzer Mr. & Mrs. Earle M. Craig, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. L. Decker Dawson Mary & Henri de Compiegne Bill & Mary Anne Dingus The Fasken Foundation Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust James C. Henry Jack D. Hightower Bob and Ann Irelan |
The J E & L E Mabee Foundation Anonymous Joe & Jan O'Neill Lucy and Joe Parsley Beverly Pevehouse The Prairie Foundation Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. A. William Rutter, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Kerry and Clarence Scharbauer Deane H. Stoltz Cyril Wagner Jr. |