TFRW Woman of Distinction – August 2022
Judy Frey lived in upstate New York, Central Virginia and Southern California before moving to Gregg County, Texas, in 1982. She became the Secretary for Gregg County Republican Party in 1992, and served under four consecutive successive County Chairs until 2014. She then became the Secretary for the Republican Women of Gregg County, her position still today. For Judy, consistent production of high-quality meeting minutes is part science, part art. Some graciously claim she excels at both.
Judy graduated college with...
President’s Pen – July 2022
It All Comes Down to Courage
As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday, it is appropriate that we reflect on our Founding Fathers and the daunting task and overwhelming opposition they faced. When we think of the Fourth of July today, what words come to mind? Holiday? Grilling? Fireworks? 246 years ago, it was a different three words:
Courage. Conviction. Sacrifice.
On July 4th, 1776, 56 men risked everything and gathered in Philadelphia to pass a resolution declaring their independence from...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – July 2022
Ruby Manen is a native Texan, born and raised in Aransas Pass, and is a member of Wilson County Republican Women. She has been married to Don for 60 years and they have three children and three grandchildren.
Prior to her involvement in Texas politics, Don’s military career and Ruby’s civil service career provided opportunities for them to live and work in many locations around the U.S. and in Europe including NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Ruby had two assignments in...
President’s Pen – June 2022
May was a difficult month for many reasons but the runoffs are over, summer is here, and it is an exciting time to be a Republican woman in Texas. Pictures from your postcard parties and reports of women excited to receive your cards warm my heart and encourage me. Thank you to all the clubs that embraced this project. You sent cards to over 95,000 women, many of whom did not know about TFRW. They won’t all become members, but...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – June 2022
Carol Van De Walle is a sixth-generation Texan, a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and was born and raised in San Antonio where she is a member of Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW). Before getting involved in politics, she was Vice President of United Savings of Texas, then left the banking industry to join her husband Joe’s family business, Van De Walle Farms.
“We operated a vegetable farming and produce sales company started by Joe’s grandparents around...
TFRW Woman of Distinction – May 2022
Janis Holt is a lifelong Republican having cast her first vote in a Presidential Election for Ronald Reagan in 1980.
Janis has been a Delegate to the Republican Precinct, County and State Conventions since 2008, and has been an elected Delegate to the National Convention in 2012 and 2016. In addition, she is a member of the Texas Republican Party Grassroots Club, is a Hardin County Precinct Chair, and has served as an Election Judge. She also has been a member...
