David Pearson & Garry Holley
Celebrate 8 Years
Recently, Austinites David Pearson (left) and Garry Holley (right) celebrated their 8th year anniversary during the United Court of Austin's Coronation V. Both David and Garry are avid fundraisers for local Austin charities and members of the court. David is the newly crowned Emperor VI, Crown Prince Royale for Life, and President of the local Board of Directors for 4 years in a row. Garry is past co-founder of the United Court and past Emperor I and Absolute Emperor II. Both are also members of the Austin Babtist Women. David is known as Deacon Dave, whereas Garry is known as Miss Modine Murphy. David works at Covert Buick as well as Rainbow Cattle Company in his spare time. Garry may be found weekly at the front bar, bartending at Rainbow Cattle Company.
Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain Celebrate 25th Anniversary
New Orleans first registered Domestic Partners, Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain celebrated their 25th silver anniversary at Magnolia Cotillion XXV. Hosted at the Ambush compound, 828 Bourbon St., over 200 guests were able to visit Ambush offices on the first floor, the Naquin-Delain's private second and third floor home, and Belle Lain's Magnolia Bar adjacent to the patio.
In lieu of gifts, the Naquin-Delains ask party guests to help sponsor Rip in the annual NO/AIDS Walk. The past eight Cotillions have raised over $55,000 for this worthy cause and thousands are expected again for this year's Walk.
