Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and teacher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/1933 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 13, Sep, 2006) |
| Birthplace | Lakeview, Texas (now Lacy Lakeview), U.S. |
| Date of Death | 13/09/2006 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dorothy Ann Willis Richards |
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| Summary | Democratic politician who served as the 45th Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995 and was the second woman to hold that office. |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Death Place | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting Place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Baylor University | Bachelor's degree |
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| University of Texas at Austin | Teaching certificate and graduate study |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Treatment | Completed treatment for alcoholism in 1980 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | David Richards (married 1953; divorced) |
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Family
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| Spouse | David Richards |
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Career
| Early Career | Taught government at Fulmore Junior High School in Austin |
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| Travis County Commissioner | 1977-1983 |
| Texas State Treasurer | 1983-1991 |
| Governor of Texas | January 15, 1991 to January 17, 1995 |
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| Post-Governorship | Remained politically active and worked as a political consultant |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dropped her first name Dorothy upon entering Waco High School in 1946 and was known as Ann thereafter | |
| 2. Was elected lieutenant governor at Girls State before her senior year of high school | |
| 3. Lost her 1994 re-election bid to George W. Bush | |
| 4. Her daughter Cecile Richards later served as president of Planned Parenthood |
