[AGL] Ann Richards, R.I.P.

[michelemason]

Across all the many years and functions she never failed to remember me 
and call to me by name. Since so much time passed between meetings, 
that never ceased to amaze me.
SHE was a Texan in all the ways that count and I will never forget her 
warmth and her word.  mm

On Sep 14, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Wayne Johnson wrote:

> Ann Richard's passing may mark the end of an era in Texas or National 
> politics.  I never met her but always admired her wit and political 
> acumen. (Sans NAFTA).  She will be missed and I am pretty sure she 
> won't be replaced with anyone of similar abilities in my lifetime.  
> Afterall, suffrage (for men and women) is pretty much a lost cause in 
> the US these days.
>
> wgJ
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Eisenstadt" 
> <michaele at ando.pair.com>
> To: <austin-ghetto-list at pairlist.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 7:27 AM
> Subject: [AGL] Ann Richards, R.I.P.
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>> It is sad to learn that Ann Richards has died. Many of us knew her and
>> partied with her, at Fletcher's bar, at the Whittens' First Friday 
>> parties
>> and elsewhere.
>>
>> She died of esophageal cancer the same that killed Sandy Lockett.
>>
>> She was 73.
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