Museum Expansion Project

MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

The following are comments from the children of Margot and H. Ross Perot regarding their $50 million gift in honor of their parents to the Museum of Nature & Science.

The statements were made at a news conference held May 30, 2008, at the W – Dallas Victory Hotel.

Katherine Perot:
“Mom and Dad place a premium on education and the influence it has on the development of society and innovation. This museum will touch and enrich so many lives, just as Mom and Dad have.”

Carolyn Perot Rathjen:
“Mom and Dad came to Dallas with great educations, a lot of love for family and each other, and big dreams. These resources, along with hard work, good timing and a lot of luck blessed our family and literally tens of thousands of others, which is why this gift is such a fitting honor to their service and their success.”

Suzanne Perot McGee:
“One of the most precious gifts that Mom and Dad gave us was a desire to always broaden our horizons – exactly what this wonderful museum will do for Dallas, for North Texas and for all the visitors who come here.”

Nancy Perot Mulford:
“It is so compelling to hear how many great researchers, scientists, engineers, doctors, and educators first became interested in their chosen fields as a result of visiting a great museum of science or natural history. It is our hope that this museum can be an inspiration to the next generation of pioneers, discoverers and visionaries.”

Ross Perot, Jr.:
“The story of the growth and development of Dallas has been a story of service, sacrifice, innovation and boldness, and Mom and Dad have contributed greatly to that story. That is why we are so proud to add another chapter to that story with this gift to this wonderful museum in their honor.”