Commencement Address by Former Texas Governor Ann Richards
The Honorable Ann W. Richards delivered Mount Holyoke's commencement address on
Sunday, May 28 in the Richard Glenn Gettell Amphitheatre. Richards, who now
works as a senior adviser to the law firm of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard,
McPherson & Hand, received an honorary Doctor of Laws. Her career has
included positions as teacher, civil rights activist, Travis County
commissioner, and state treasurer. In 1988 she delivered a memorable keynote
address at the Democratic National Convention. As the forty-fifth governor of
Texas, Richards instituted successful economic development, education, and
anti-crime polices.
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