Celebrating and Honoring Texas Women
March is Women’s History Month in Texas! Throughout the rich history of our state, women have made lasting contributions, and I am so pleased to join Greg in the celebration.
Greg said it best in his proclamation as he recalled a number of Texas women and their impressive achievements:
Texas women claim many firsts, like Mary Austin Holley, who wrote the first English book about Texas in the 1830s. Miriam "Ma" Ferguson, who governed our state for five years, was among the first female governors in the nation. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. Others broke the glass ceiling in business, like Carrie Marcus Neiman, cofounder of Neiman Marcus, and the legendary Mary Kay Ash. Still others have made their mark and inspired countless fans through music, art and writing. And in Texas, women serve in critical roles in our government as elected and appointed officials.
Greg has also declared March to be Women Veterans Month in Texas, so this month we commemorate the bravery and courage of women who have dedicated their lives to service to their country by serving in the armed forces. Throughout our nation’s proud military history, women have played a vital role. I hope you will join me in thanking them for their service.
Finally, this week is Women in Construction Week in Texas. Texas women have contributed significantly to the construction industry’s success, as they play vital roles as chief executive officers, engineers, architects, surveyors, financial and legal advisors, tradeswoman, and much more.
Greg and I ask you to join us this month as we recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of Texas women and their immeasurable impact on our state’s success.