Larry Del Papa, president of Del Papa Distributing, signs paperwork to establish a business scholarship endowment at the University of Houston-Victoria. Pictured with him are Robin Cadle, left, UHV director of stewardship and planned giving; and Amy Mundy, director of annual giving.

Del Papa Distributing Co. Community Foundation recently endowed $10,000 for business scholarships to the University of Houston-Victoria as part of the company�s 100th anniversary celebration.

�We are extremely excited for the opportunity to give back to the communities who have helped in our success during these past 100 years,� said Larry Del Papa, president and CEO of Galveston-based Del Papa Distributing. �We are looking forward to implementing this endowment at UHV and making a difference in the lives of many students.�

The endowment will fund a scholarship for business students who demonstrate strong community involvement.

�I want to thank Del Papa Distributing for investing in the future of this university and the people it serves,� UHV President Tim Hudson said. �A big key to our continuing success is the strong support of visionary community leaders, and we are grateful for the generosity of this outstanding and long-standing corporate citizen.�