- Everette Lee DeGolyer (1886–1956)
Oilman, philanthropist - Dr. Mamie McKnight (1939–present)
Educator, founder of Black Dallas Remembered - Weiming Lu (1930–present)
Creator of Dallas Arts District - Louise Raggio (1919–2011)
First female prosecutor in Dallas County - Hatton W. Sumners (1875–1962)
Congressman, chairman of House Judiciary Committee
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