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TEXAS GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR WOMEN We are HERE for WomenTEXAS PROMOTING HONORING ENCOURAGING PROTECTING GOVERNOR.STATE.TX.US/WOMEN FACEBOOK.COM/TEXASWOMEN governor.state.tx.us/women 1 OVERVIEW INITIATIVES A division of the Texas Governor's Office, the Governor’s Commission for Women TEXAS WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME History specializes in outreach, education, research and referral. Over the past decade the The Governor’s Commission for Women established the First Lady Anita Perry Commission has created the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame permanent exhibit; Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984 to honor the remarkable PRICE Free achievements of Texas women while sharing their stories of launched a statewide education initiative for more than 27,000 students promoting HOURS Monday determination and innovation. The biennial awards highlight healthy teen dating; donated more than $350,000 through the Beacon State Fund to through Friday 8:00 am Texas women who have made significant contributions, often causes impacting women and children; responded to more than 1,000 individual to 5:00 pm (except despite great odds. Past honorees include first ladies, during university requests for assistance; provided free career development training to hundreds of Olympic athletes and astronauts. Nominations are submitted holidays) state agency employees; hosted the Outstanding Women in Texas Government from across the state and reviewed by a panel of judges. Awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of female state employees; and SPECIAL TOURS In 2003, the Commission established a permanent launched numerous statewide public awareness campaigns. Contact University For the past 13 years, Texas First Lady Anita Perry has worked to 1961 Following President John F. exhibit for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on the Administration Office at campus of Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. promote initiatives to benefit Texans Kennedy's establishment of the 940.898.3644. throughout the state. United States Commission on the The exhibit displays the biographies and photographs MORE INFORMATION Status of Women, similar state and of the women who have been chosen to represent the Educated as a nurse, Mrs. Perry local commissions began to be www.twu.edu/twhf We encourage Texas women and girls to very best from our state. draws from her 17 years of nursing as established across the country. In she advocates for healthcare issues. Texas, several women's professional pursue careers in science, technology, The First Lady’s initiatives organiza tions lobbied the legislative engineering, and mathematics. complement those of the Governor’s and executive branches of state Commission on Women. government in favor of a U.S. women currently hold only 25 percent of jobs in the LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON commission for women. high-paying and high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Governor’s Commission for Women hosts a 1967 Governor John Connally luncheon during legislative session years to honor established the Texas Commission on the Status of Women. This the women members of the Texas Legislature, commission was charged with while raising awareness of the Commission’s work. exploring ways for women to Proceeds from the biennial event fund the continue their roles as wives and We offer Texas' military families and veterans mothers while contributing to the emergency financial assistance, resources and Commission’s non-profit organization, The Beacon world around them and with support through our partner organizations. State Fund, which supports Commission programs recommending ways to end unequal Governor Rick Perry addresses more and initiatives. Each year, the First Lady hosts the policies affecting women. Texas has the highest population of Women Veterans in the than 400 guests at the 2011 luncheon. Texas Conference for Women, an United States and is home to the largest military base in the enrichment opportunity she and the 1983 Governor Mark White country. There are 1.2 million military families living in Texas. Governor founded 14 years ago. The established the Governor's conference, the largest of its kind in Commission for Women essentially as the state, draws more than 5,000 it exists today. The Commission BREAST CANCER AWARENESS women to network and hear sponsored conferences and motivational speakers and panelists established the State Agency Liaison October is National Breast Cancer on topics such as professional Group, which later became the State We honor outstanding women of development, work/life balance and Agency Council. Awareness Month and for more than 15 achievement. years, the Governor’s Commission for healthy lifestyles. 1984 The Commission launched the More than one hundred unique, talented and Women has coordinated a breast cancer The First Lady’s work in promoting Texas Women's Hall of Fame. pioneering women are part of the Texas Women's awareness press event and reception. The tourism and economic development helps Texas continue to be one of 2003 The Commission established a Hall of Fame. event honors survivors, pays tribute to the top three destinations in the permanent exhibit for the Texas those who have lost their battle with breast country. Texas tourism generates Women’s Hall of Fame at Texas cancer, and stresses the importance of self billions of dollars each year for the Woman’s University. examination, mammograms and general state’s economy. TODAY Women’s commissions are women’s health. Our partner agencies Mrs. Perry earned a bachelor’s degree found in cities, counties and states, include the Texas Department of State We promote workforce training and in nursing from West Texas State each affiliated with government and Health Services, American Cancer Society, University, now West Texas A&M working on the issues that impact employment of job-seekers 50 and older. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Austin University, and a master’s degree in the women in their respective Today, 1.5 million aged 55 to 64 are unemployed, Affiliate, and the Cancer Prevention and Hundreds of pink and white balloons are nursing from the University of Texas jurisdictions. including many women re-entering the job market after Research Institute of Texas. released by survivors in honor of those Health Science Center in San Antonio. who lost their fight against breast cancer. the death of a spouse. Cover artwork courtesy of Missi Jay of Gigglebox Design. Back cover illustration by Connie Weeks. 2 Texas Governor's Commission for Women governor.state.tx.us/women 3 MEET THE WOMEN of the 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE Dr. Donna Campbell Wendy Davis Joan Huffman Jane Nelson Leticia Van de Putte Naomi Gonzalez Patricia Harless Linda Harper-Brown Ana Hernandez Luna Donna Howard Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative FLOWER MOUND SAN ANTONIO NEW BRAUNFELS FORT WORTH HOUSTON EL PASO SPRING IRVING HOUSTON AUSTIN Jodie Laubenberg Marisa Márquez Judith Zaffirini Alma Allen Carol Alvarado Cindy Burkett Angie Chen Button Susan King Stephanie Klick Lois Kolkhorst Representative Representative Senator Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative PARKER EL PASO LAREDO HOUSTON HOUSTON SUNNYVALE GARLAND ABILENE FORT WORTH BRENHAM Stefani Carter Nicole Collier Myra Crownover Sarah Davis Yvonne Davis Ruth Jones McClendon Geanie Morrison Diane Patrick Mary Ann Perez Debbie Riddle Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative DALLAS FORT WORTH DENTON HOUSTON DALLAS SAN ANTONIO VICTORIA ARLINGTON HOUSTON TOMBALL March is Women’s History Month and the Governor’s Commission for Women will honor the 37 Texas female legislators at a luncheon on March 21, 2013. For more information please visit: governor.state.tx.us/women Dawnna Dukes Marsha Farney Jessica Farrar Helen Giddings Mary González Toni Rose Senfronia Thompson Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative AUSTIN GEORGETOWN HOUSTON DALLAS CLINT DALLAS HOUSTON 4 Texas Governor's Commission for Women governor.state.tx.us/women 5 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS MILITARY PARTNERS benefits and services, and by coordinating 22,000 girls, grades K-12, and 13,000 adult evidence-based prevention programs and TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY supplemental services and support with local volunteers in 46 Central Texas counties. Girl services throughout the state. www.twu.edu OPERATION HOMEFRONT governments and community organizations. Scouts is the premier leadership organization An act of the 27th Legislature in 1901 Commissions for Women www.operationhomefront.net TVC recognizes and honors the contributions for girls. The EDGE (Energize, Develop, Grow, founded the Girls Industrial College as a Operation Homefront provides emergency TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH National Association of and services of Texas Women Veterans who Excel) Program offers opportunities to SERVICES BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER public institution that would become Texas financial and other assistance to the families of Commissions for Women have volunteered and served in the US increase girls’ technical skills, confidence and SERVICES Woman's University in 1957. TWU 201 Hunters Crossing Blvd., Suite our service members and wounded warriors. Military, Reserves, and/or National Guard, in interest in science and technology careers. www.dshs.state.tx.us/bcccs continues

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