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Article: GOV. PERRY CALLS FOR TEXAS WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS

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January 16, 2008
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Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the following press release:

Gov. Rick Perry today called for nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Coordinated by the Governor's Commission for Women, the Hall of Fame includes notable Texans such as First Lady Barbara Bush, astronaut Sally Ride and tennis great Zena Garrison. "The Texas Women's Hall of Fame allows Texans to honor women whose accomplishments continue to make our state great," said Gov. Perry. "By celebrating these outstanding women we inspire young Texans to work hard to become great leaders."

This year's categories for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame are leadership, historic preservation, health, physical ...

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