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Maria GG Perez is known as GG, which is short for her maiden name. Generations of her family have called South Texas their home. Life along the banks of the Rio Grande has been challenging but at the same time rich in culture and family heritage. Her father instilled in her a love for learning and encouraged her to become a first generation college graduate. Her love of numbers and working with teens was a major factor in her becoming a...

Anita Moore took a most circuitous route before her family settled in Texas. She was raised in a military family and lived all over the United States and Europe. Her father, a Naval officer, instilled in her a love for skiing, travel and meeting people. Anita managed five political campaigns for her husband including School Board, City Council, and Mayoral races. She served on the Mansfield Commission for the Arts, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and Mansfield Cares supporting local families in...

Pat Hastings began her highly successful Federal Civil Service career as a Clerk Stenographer, GS-3, at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. She progressed rapidly during assignments in Dayton, Ohio; Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Washington, D.C. She retired as the Deputy Director of Personnel for the Department of the Interior with the rank of SES-4 with more than 30 years of service. After retirement, she returned to San Antonio where she owned and operated several successful businesses and...

Debi Hays is a leader whose career bridges public service, business, and community engagement. Debi served as the Ector County Judge from 2018 – 2022. After winning the Republican primary with a commanding 63% of the vote, she was appointed to the position in June 2018 to succeed the prior Judge. Debi brought visionary leadership to local government championing initiatives that improved infrastructure, public safety, environmental enforcement, and promoted ways to cut government spending. Her tenure was marked by bold decisions...

Carolyn grew up in Houston. She attended North Texas State and the University of Houston earning a teaching degree with a minor in music. She has been part of several singing groups and even worked as a studio backup singer for recording artists. She has been married to her husband Jerry for 45 years. They share four grown children and have 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. In 2005, she and her husband made the Canyon Lake area their home. Carolyn...

Diane Dees is a leader in the Texas Federation of Republican Women. She is known to approach every challenge with determination. Her
professionalism attracts fellow team members and she consistently demonstrates confidence in completing projects and tasks effectively. Diane developed an interest in politics in 1994 and later joined the Richardson Republican Women. She has participated in state and national campaigns including those of George Bush, Pete Sessions, Angie Chen Button, and other local elections. Since 2005, Diane has attended Texas State...