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Richards was born Dorothy Ann Willis in Lakeview, Texas. She grew up in Waco, Texas, and graduated from Waco High School in 1950, marrying her high school sweetheart, David Richards. She received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, and a teaching certificate from the University of Texas.
After graduation, she taught social studies and historyHistory is often used as a generic term for information about the past, such as in "geologic history of the Earth". When used as the name of a field of study, history refers to the study and interpretation of the record of human societies. The term histor at Fulmore Junior High School in Austin, TexasAustin is the capital of the state of Texas, within the United States of America. As of Census 2000, the population of 656,562 people (metro area population of over 1 million people) made Austin the fourth-largest city in Texas (behind Houston, Dallas, an. During this time, she had two daughters and two sons.
In 19761976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 12 UN Security Council votes 11-1 to admit the Palestinian Liberation Organization January 15 Would-be Gerald Ford presidential assassin Sara Jane Moore is s, Richards was elected to Travis County, TexasTravis County is a county located in the U. State of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 812,280. Its county seat is Austin 6. The county is named in honor of William Barret Travis, the commander of the Texas forces at the Alamo. Geography According to t Commissioner Court, where she served for six years. She then was elected State Treasurer in 1982Events January January 6 William Bonin is convicted of being the "freeway killer". January 8 AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 Mark Thatcher, son of the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, disappears in the Sahara du, becoming the first woman elected to statewide office in more than fifty years. In 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa, she was re-elected without opposition.
Richards delivered the keynote address to the 1988 Democratic National Convention, a move which put her in the national spotlight with the line "Poor George [H.W. Bush], he can't help it...He was born with a silver foot in his mouth." In 1990, she ran for Governor of Texas, and won election on November 6, 1990. She was a popular governor, but was unexpectedly defeated in 1994 by George W. Bush.
She was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 1996, having lost 3/4 inch in height and broken her hand and ankle. She changed her diet and lifestyle, which has stabilized her bone density. She talks frequently about this experience, advocating a healthier lifestyle for women at risk of the disease.
In the 2004 presidential election, Richards endorsed Governor Howard Dean for the Democratic nomination, campaigning on Dean's behalf.
| Preceded by : Bill Clements | Governors of Texas | Succeeded by: George W. Bush |
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