Note: some items in this box are listed in the Artworks series. Only awards are listed here

01. NEEDS REHOUSING/FILE Broken Obelisk Day Proclamation "Broken Obelisk" a beloved landmark in Houston's Museum District, has recently undergone an 18-month restoration by the Menil Collection's conservation staff. Though created by Barnett Newman a decade before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, Houston art patrons and activists John and Dominique de Menil saw the work, with its dramatic broken-off top, as a fitting memorial to the civil-rights leader assassinated in 1968. Houston's "Broken Obelisk" is one of three made by Newman (the other two are at New York's Museum of Modern Art and at the University of Washington, Seattle). Reinstalled at its original site in time for this year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, "Broken Obelisk" rises anew from the Rothko Chapel reflecting pool -- a landmark work of art and a powerful memorial to Dr. King. Marking the conclusion of Black History Month, on Sunday, February 26, 2006, The Rothko Chapel will re-dedicate the Barnett Newman sculpture "Broken Obelisk" in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection will co-host the ceremony. The City of Houston salutes and commends the organizers and participants of this worthwhile endeavor, and extends best wishes for a successful and rewarding event. Therefore I, Bill White, Mayor of the City of Houston, hereby proclaim February 26, 2006 as Broken Obelisk Day in Houston Texas. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Houston to be affixed this 23rd day of February, 2006, A.D. Signed Bill White, Mayor of the City of Houston February 26 2006

02. NEEDS TO BE FILED Society for the Preservation of Jazz Music Framed certificate (Removed from frame 5/1/2025) Member For the love, support, and dedication to Jazz music Undated

03. REMOVED FROM FRAME / NEEDS TO BE FILED Houston Peace and Justice Center Framed certificate The HPJC is proud to recognize and honor The Rothko Chapel for conducting artisitic, religious, and political programs in its sacred spaces to proclaim the sacred space within each person and the imperative to protect that space from the myriad violations with which it is continually threatened Nov 21 2008

04. REMOVED FROM FRAME / NEEDS TO BE FILED Urban Greenery Award Framed certificate The Park People Urban Greenery Award presented to The Rothko Chapel in recognition of a revered and invaluable institution, offering art and meditation in a green oasis in the heart of Houston 2005

05. The Peace Award Presented to The Rothko Chapel by The Houston Baha'i Community In Honor of their Dedication to World Peace September 19, 1998 So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth Bahá 'u' llah. Glass Plaque

06. The James L. Tucker Interfaith Award Glass Plaque The IM Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston proudly presents the Rothko Chapel with the James L. Tucker Interfaith Award for outstanding commitment to interfaith dialogue and understanding. December 2, 2004

07. NEEDS TO BE FILED Certificate of Congressional Recognition Certificate in padded folder Presented to Rothko Chapel Now, therefore, be it resolved that, on behalf of the Constituents of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas, I take great pride in expressing appreciation on Commemorating the 22nd Anniversary of the December 8, 1991 of the Historic Visit and Keynote Address of Human Rights of Nelson Mandela at the Rothko Chapel founded by Dominique de Menil. Rothko Chapel is a sanctuary for all and is respectful of the integrity of each religion or denomination that has brought a great leader such as Nelson Mandela. Rothko Chapel is truly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the United States Congress. Signed by Sheila Jackson Lee, Member of Congress December 8 2010

07. NEEDS TO BE FILED 2000 Community Award Framed certificate (Removed from frame 5/1/2025) Rothko Chapel For providing a special nondenominational venue for meditation and communication and for its board's commentment to its preservation Presented by The Museum District Business Alliance Board of Directors January 11 2001