I wish I had the words to tell of my love and respect for Ann Richards, but I don't. Normally, I spew out words like a water fountain, but right now, the words just aren't there. I have decided instead to let the candidates I support speak for me. Here are their words:
Hank Gilbert
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Governor Richards. She did more for Texas in one term as Governor than Bush and Perry have in 12 years.
On behalf of myself and my family, I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Governor Richards. Texas has truly lost a legend and Texas Democrats have lost a best friend.
David Van Os
With the passing of Ann Richards, one of Texas' noblest daughters moves on into the annals of history.
In her lifetime, Ann Richards shared with three generations of her fellow Texans her passion for social justice, her compassion for humanity, her zeal for truth, her brilliant intellect, and the warm nourishment of her friendship. She also shared with us her fierce and indomitable determination to break every glass ceiling and to encourage all out daughters and sons to pursue a world of equality and justice.
It is one of the great good fortunes of my life that I had the privilege to know her personally, as a leader, a heroine, a mentor and a friend. But we all had to know that as a mortal human she could not stay with us forever. It is a sad moment but at the same time it is a moment to be thankful for all that this remarkable woman did to make this age of humanity a better time than it would have been without her. Ann Richards now takes her place as a woman for all the ages.
Maria Luisa Alvarado
Dear Governor Richards, I am grateful for the eye-opening experience I had when you ran for Governor of Texas. It was my distinct privilege to live in this era when I could cast my vote for you. It marked a significant shift in my personal politics.
My membership in the Texas National Guard during your administration was a period that I served most proudly because I could proclaim that a woman was my Commander-in-chief. Of the regrets I may ever have in my lifetime, my deepest regret will be not having the opportunity to thank you personally for your inspiration. Now your final day on earth has dawned and your family, friends and others will mourn and miss you for some time. However, your inspiration will live forever in the hearts and minds of many today, and those to come. Thank you.
Kinky Friedman
She was a teacher. She struggled and overcame her demons. She was a better person than most. She belonged to the breed that made Texas great.
Barbara Ann Radnofsky
We mourn the death of a great Texas leader, Ann Richards. She inspired the next generation. She champoined vital causes and led with spirit, eloquence, humanity, wisdom and humor. May her memory be a blessing.
Kinky Friedman voted for Ann Richards.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
ReplyDeleteActually Kinky didn't vote for Ann Richards. He didn't vote for anyone or anything for the past 12 years except the general election in 2004 when he voted for Bush.
texastom -
ReplyDeleteYour 12 year period doesn't work. Ann was elected governor in 1990 - 16 years ago.
Thanks for dropping by though.
Hey, I'm not picking a fight with anyone.
ReplyDeleteI was using the 12 year period because it includes Richards' 1994 re-election campaign against Bush and because Kinky's Kerr County voting records only go back to 1994.
Plus, Kinky has said in interviews "I don't think I voted" for Ann Richards "I should have set up absentee arrangements, but I didn't."
Dude, don't kill the messenger.
texastom,
ReplyDeletejobsanger didn't accuse you of picking a fight. He simply pointed out that Ann hasn't run for office in 12 years and then thanked you for dropping by. It sounded reasonable and sincere to me.
McG
ReplyDeleteI was reading another topic here and it seemed like contrary views about Kinky definitely weren't banned but weren't necessarily enthusiastically welcomed either.
When jobsanger started questioning my post which was based on Kinky's own words, I figured that I had run afoul of some unwritten rule.
If I'm overly cautious about that, I'm sure it's my fault. This just seems like a contentious topic, and I don't want to ruffle anyone's feathers.
I just saw a misstatement about Kinky's voting record and I thought I ought to correct it.
No offense intended.
I didn't take nor mean offense. We welcome comments on this blog, whether the commenter agrees with what is said in the post or not.
ReplyDeleteThe other topic here that you refer to - which I assume is the one where I asked a commenter not to drag a disagreement on another subject to a new topic - was not meant to give the impression that we don't welcome dissenting views. If I gave that impression, I sincerely apologize.
McG
ReplyDeleteNo offense taken, and no need to apologize.
I just knew from seeing deleted posts a while back and the recent admonition that this is a sensative topic and I wanted to make sure that I was addressing the topic with the appropriate level of sensativity.
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