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Hail, haven of cool repose
Behind thy walls, the soul
At peace fears not the assault
Of evil.
Mont St. Michel
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ANNIE LEE ROBERTS
FOUNDER
Defender of Animals, Advocate of Texas History, Patriot and Philanthropist
1895-1990
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Come dip your hand in grass
The grass will cool your brow.
Let the quiet and secluded place
Rest your spirit now.
Let the trees speak prose to you,
And the quietness breathe strength
So shall body, mind, and soul
Rise refreshed--at length.
Let the flowers tell of him
Who knows our spirits best:
"Come unto me." He says through them,
"And I will give you rest."
-Summerfield G. Roberts
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Created in 1988 by Dallas philanthropist Annie Lee Roberts, the Summerlee Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation whose purposes are restricted to programs in animal protection and Texas history.
Annie Lee Roberts championed causes all her life that helped with the alleviation of fear, pain and suffering among animals and was recognized throughout the nation for her dedication and support of a variety of animal protection needs including shelters, wildlife sanctuaries and emergency care. Because of her family's distinguished achievements in Texas, dating from 1825, and the interests of her late husband, Summerfield G. Roberts, she selected Texas history as the additional mission of the Foundation.
The name Summerlee is derived from Mrs. Robert's middle name and her husband's given name. The Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year, and the Board of Directors meets bi-monthly. Decisions are reported by mail. The Summerlee Foundation is a member of the Council on Foundations and the Conference of Southwest Foundations.
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