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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Austin, Texas
First Lady Announces Texas Conference for Women Returning to Austin
The Texas Conference for Women is truly a powerful experience, uniting thousands of women from all walks of life and giving them the opportunity to realize their dreams, First Lady Anita Perry said.
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Monday, April 11, 2011 Austin, Texas
Texas First Lady Anita Perry Surveys Fire Damage in West Texas
Texas First Lady Anita Perry today joined Rep. Pete Gallego in Fort Davis to survey wildfire damage in the region. The National Weather Service has warned that unusually high winds, along with dry air moving across record dry areas will create extremely critical fire conditions across a large part of Texas. Sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts greater than 40 mph are expected.
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Austin, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Texas First Lady Anita Perry today encourages observance of Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. The Governor’s Commission for Women will host a press conference on the South Steps of the Capitol at 10 a.m., with experts discussing the importance of breast cancer awareness, prevention and early detection.
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Monday, May 03, 2010 Austin, Texas
Governor Rick Perry Designates May 8-16 Texas Travel and Tourism Week
In recognition of the Texas travel industry and its significant contribution to the state economy, Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed May 8-16 Texas Travel and Tourism Week.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010 Austin, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry Announces Winner of Texas Round-Up T-Shirt Design Competition
First Lady Anita Perry today announced that 12-year-old Pamela Elizarraras Acitores is the winning artist in the First Lady's Texas Round-Up T-shirt Design Competition.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 Dallas, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry Honors Outstanding Texas Volunteers
First Lady Anita Perry today honored nine Texas volunteers who have made outstanding efforts to dedicate their time and talents to their communities. Mrs. Perry spoke at OneStar Foundation’s 2009 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
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Monday, December 07, 2009 Austin, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry: Mammograms are an Important Tool in the Battle Against Breast Cancer
First Lady Anita Perry today was joined by breast cancer survivors, health care advocates and medical providers to emphasize the importance of routine screening mammograms for women over the age of 40.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 Houston, Texas
Texas Conference for Women Celebrates 10th Year
Thousands of women from across Texas gathered today to celebrate the power within them to rethink, resolve and renew and bring about positive change in their lives, careers and communities.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Austin, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Texas First Lady Anita Perry today urged Texans to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The kick-off offered prevention strategies, honored breast cancer survivors and included a moving tribute.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Austin, Texas
First Lady Anita Perry Announces Texas Governor’s Mansion Restoration Project Architect
First Lady Anita Perry, along with the State Preservation Board, today announced the selection of the firm Ford, Powell and Carson of San Antonio as the Project Architect for the Texas Governor's Mansion restoration.