The Child Guidance Center presented the President’s Award to Health Science Center President Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., and his wife, Graciela, at the annual spring gala on April 19.
“We are happy to recognize Dr. and Mrs. Cigarroa for their leadership and service to the community. They are both truly exemplary in their dedication to improving the lives of the citizens of San Antonio and South Texas,” said James Rogers, M.D., executive director of the Child Guidance Center.
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| USAA CEO Bob Davis, last year’s President’s Award recipient, presents this year’s award to Mrs. Graciela Cigarroa. | |
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Mrs. Cigarroa is a private practice attorney who serves on the boards of several civic organizations and is the board chair of Mental Health America of Texas. Dr. Cigarroa has led The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio during a period of explosive growth that has expanded medical education in every area.
In accepting the award, Mrs. Cigarroa said, “Francisco and I are so honored to receive this award. Unfortunately, my husband could not be here tonight, but he asked me to relay the following message: The Health Science Center and the Child Guidance Center have a very special partnership that spans three decades. Because of the Child Guidance Center, not only do our students and residents receive valuable training, but together we bring much-needed mental health care to families throughout San Antonio. I commend you for your extraordinary service and look forward to many more successful years of partnership.”
She added, “Children are at the heart of our community. It has been a wonderful experience to work with so many organizations throughout our state to make the lives of children happy and healthy. We look forward to continuing our work together to make the future for all children a bright one.”
The Child Guidance Center of San Antonio is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing outpatient mental health care to Bexar County children and adolescents, regardless of family income. Last year, the center provided services to 2,178 children and more than 1,400 families. The center has provided services since 1956 and has been a teaching site for the Health Science Center since 1968.
