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3 unusual facts about Ann Richards


Cecile Richards

Richards is the daughter of former Texas governor Ann Richards (née Dorothy Ann Willis) and David Richards.

Freddie King

In 1993 by proclamation from the Texas Governor Ann Richards September 3, 1993, was declared Freddie King Day.

Kirk Watson

In 1991 Watson was appointed by Texas Governor Ann Richards to serve as Chair of the Texas Air Control Board, the state agency that was charged with protecting air quality in Texas.


Lone Star Cafe

In the 1970s Texas political types in New York would visit the Lone Star Cafe, including Larry King, Ann Richards, Tommy Tune, Dan Rather, John Connally, Chet Flippo, Mark White and Linda Ellerbee.

Ralph Yarborough

Supporters and former aides that have since risen to prominence include Jim Hightower, Ann Richards, and Garry Mauro.

The Yale Book of Quotations

The remark that Fred Astaire "was great, but don't forget that Ginger Rogers did everything he did, . . . backwards and in high heels" has been attributed to Ann Richards, Linda Ellerbee, or Faith Whittlesey.


see also

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders

In 2012, the Ann Richards Birthday Bash was held at the home of cyclist, Lance Armstrong.

Wanda Garner Cash

In 1992, Gov. Ann Richards appointed her to the board of the Lower Colorado River Authority.