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Sharon Edwards’ fascination with politics began long before she was old enough to vote. It began when she found an “I Like Ike” button at the age of nine which she proudly wore and made her feel important. She has been an active volunteer in state and federal campaigns for years, and engaged in several Get-Out-the-Vote efforts. She has held many board positions in Austin Republican Women including the position of President of the club. One of her proudest achievements...

Jodie Dornak is passionate about her service for the Republican Party and is a beloved, proud member of the Village Republican Women in Harris County. She grasps the seriousness of the challenges facing our nation and volunteers to make a difference with an “onward and upward” motto. Jodie serves by making phone calls and sending postcards not only in her community or her state, but nationwide. She recently was awarded the Harris County GOP Lifetime Achievement Award for the countless...

Deborah Wall is a graduate of the University of Louisville where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She is a member of the San Antonio de Bexar Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution and the Military-Civilian Club of San Antonio. She was a military spouse for 25 years with four overseas tours and six stateside assignments that offered ample opportunities to organize activities for military families. Deborah has also been very active with the Texas Federation of Republican Women...

Angela Paxton was elected to the Texas Senate in November of 2018 and represents fast-growing Senate District 8 in Collin and Dallas counties, a district that is home to professional sports headquarters, dozens of Fortune 1000 companies, countless entrepreneurs and small businesses, and top-rated public schools. A secondary math teacher and school counselor for more than 20 years, she is the first educator elected to the Texas Senate in over two decades. Senator Paxton describes her job in three words:...

Cameron County Republican Women (CCRW) is proud to present the TFRW Distinguished Woman for January 2023: Member and State Representative (HD37), Janie Lopez. Janie is a first-born generation from Mexico and she is the first in her extensive family to attend and graduate with honors from college. As a San Benito school board trustee, Janie is working to ensure financial accountability in all aspects of budgeting and projects. She decided to serve because she was tired of the mismanagement and the corrupt...

Janet Parker is a native Texan, born and raised in Burnet, Texas. Janet and her husband Chris have been married for 40 years, and together they raised two children, Justin and Claire. Now, every chance they get, they enjoy spending time with their four grandchildren. Janet has served Burnet County as the County Clerk for almost 32 years. She began working in the office in 1983 and ran for office in 1990. Janet was elected and took office January 1st, 1991...