Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. In recognition of this special day the League of Women Voters – Hill Country will recognize women from each of the six counties covered by this League.
Women were selected at random and all six are remembered for the many ways they have enriched the lives of their communities. These women built legacies which provide encouragement for today’s women and men to make contributions in their communities, a spokesperson said.
This special event will take place at the Memorial Presbyterian Church Educational Building, 607 N. Milam St. in Fredericksburg. A social and gathering time will begin at 9:30 am and the program will begin at 10 am. Everyone who is interested is invited to attend.
• Pat Long-Weaver, an attorney from Midland, will travel to Fredericksburg to provide insights on the many contributions that her mother, Martha Gilliland Long, made in Llano County.
• As a pillar of the community in Gillespie County, Louise Enderle Nixon, will be profiled by her daughter, Cristol Nixon Schoessow, a Fredericksburg attorney.
• In Kerr County many are familiar with the Doyle School, founded by Anna Doyle, whose many contributions will be outlined by Mrs. Lois Shaw, a retired nurse and community activist.
• Kendall County Elections Administrator, Staci L. Decker, will be presented by Judy Dewey, LWVHC Kendall County Unit Chair.
• The attributes of Tila Wenmohs Pickle, a role model as a caregiver and a ranch woman will be presented by her granddaughter, Pat Frye, a long time postal carrier.
• Highlights of the life of Dot Hatfield, a local historian from Bandera County will be presented by Nancy Dyer, LWVHC website administrator.
The League of Women Voters serves as a grassroots network and membership organization, which believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. The League encourages active participation in government. Anyone aged 16 and older can become a member.
Beginning in Kerr County more than 40 years ago, this League now has members who live in six Hill Country counties, including Bandera, Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, and Llano. For more information, visit the website at https://www.lwvhillcountrytexas.org/.
