The Governor's Commission for Women was established by Executive Order in 1967. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor to two-year terms and meet on a quarterly basis. The purpose of the Commission is to promote opportunities for Texas women through outreach, education, research and referral services.
The three main activities of the Commission are:
- promoting issues concerning Texas women - we're currently concentrating on the issues of violence against women; women's employment and economic development; and women's health, especially breast cancer, heart disease, healthy living and preventive healthcare;
- highlighting the accomplishments of notable Texas women, through our continuance of the Texas Women's Hall of Fame; and
- serving as an information resource for Texas women, through this website and through our responses to individual requests.
Governor's Commission for Women Commissioners 2005-2007
Commissioners:
Keely Appleton, Chair; Arlington, Texas
Wendy Bengal, Vice-Chair; El Paso, Texas
Sue Chiang; Sugar Land, Texas
Peggy Hairgrove; Haskell, Texas
Cynthia Jenkins; Irving, Texas
Christie Leedy; Abilene, Texas
Lisa Lucero; Austin, Texas
Becky McKinley; Amarillo, Texas
Carmen Pagan; McAllen, Texas
Carol Peterson; Alpine, Texas
Tresa Rockwell; El Paso, Texas
Connie Weeks; Austin, Texas
Daisy White; Houston, Texas
Director
Lesley Guthrie; Austin, TexasE-mail: LGuthrie@governor.state.tx.us
Phone: (800) 839-5323 or (512) 475-2615
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