W.D Harper Award for 2021 Presented to Dr. Monte Blue

Pasadena, TX – July 28th, 2021

On July 17th, 2021, at TCC’s Donor Luncheon, Dr. Monte Blue was awarded the W.D Harper Award for 2021. President Dr. Stephen A Foster and Vice President Dr. Sandra Hughes presented the award on behalf of the Texas Chiropractic College Board of Regents. Texas Chiropractic College gives the W.D Harper award out each year to a candidate who has contributed significantly to the institution, provided excellent service to the organization, and overall has gone above and beyond. The award is named after Dr. William D Harper, the college’s president from 1965 to 1976. Dr. Harper earned his chiropractic degree at TCC in 1942, was part of TCC faculty for 15 years, and was the first president of TCC after the institution relocated from San Antonio to Pasadena. Standing in front of the audience at TCC’s 2021 Donor Luncheon, Dr. Blue commented, “I’m really thankful for this recognition…. it is a great honor, and to all of those who helped make this possible, I want to thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.” Dr. Monte Blue joined TCC’s Board of Regents in 2008 after serving 25 years as the President of San Jacinto College Central Campus. Then, in 2013, he took on the role of Chairman of the Board. In the past, Dr. Blue served as president of the LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, the Southmore Medical Center, and the LaPorte Rotary. He also served on the boards of the San Jacinto YMCA and Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.