The Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas, commonly referred to as the Yellow Rose of Texas, is an honorary commission conferred by the

Governor of Texas The governor of Texas heads the state government of Texas. The governor is the leader of the executive and legislative branch of the state government and is the commander in chief of the Texas Military. The current governor is Greg Abbott, who ...

to Texas women for exceptional

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History

Genesis

The award was conceived and inaugurated by Governor

Allan Shivers Robert Allan Shivers (; October 5, 1907 – January 14, 1985) was an American politician who served as the 37th governor of Texas. Shivers was a leader of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s and developed the lieutena ...

before the end of his second term in 1957. The Yellow Rose of Texas Commission is the highest award bestowed to women by the Texas Governor.

Etymology

The award name, "Yellow Rose of Texas", was chosen by Governor Shivers to honor the woman known by that name, Emily Morgan, who as a 20-year-old indentured servant, according to legend, was instrumental in the victory of the

Battle of San Jacinto The Battle of San Jacinto ( es, Batalla de San Jacinto), fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day La Porte and Pasadena, Texas, was the final and decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Samuel Houston, the Texan Army engaged ...

, which, reportedly lasted 18 minutes, which, in turn, sealed the fate for

Texas independence Texas secession movements, also known as the Texas independence movement or Texit, refers to both the secession of Texas during the American Civil War as well as activities of modern organizations supporting such efforts to secede from the Unite ...

. The

Texas Rose Festival The Texas Rose Festival, a three-day event held annually in Tyler, Texas, celebrates the role of the rose-growing industry in the local economy. The festivities, taking place during the third weekend of October, draw thousands of tourists to the cit ...

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has named a Rose Queen since its inception in 1933, and historically, the title was "Miss Yellow Rose of Texas." In 1955, band leader Mitch Miller and His Orchestra recorded " The Yellow Rose of Texas" (the song) on

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, which became a hit. That same year, during a ceremony in Dallas honoring

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as an honorary Texan,

announced Maymerle Shirley (later known as Maymerle Brown; 1936–2017) as "Miss Yellow Rose of Texas" for 1955.

Eligibility

The Yellow Rose of Texas recognizes exceptional

such as: volunteerism, charitable contributions, achievements related to the preservation of the history of Texas, or achievements toward improving the present and building the future.

Recipients

: Governor

Price Daniel Marion Price Daniel Sr. (October 10, 1910August 25, 1988), was an American jurist and politician who served as a Democratic U.S. Senator and the 38th governor of Texas. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to be a member of the Natio ...

: Governor

John Connally John Bowden Connally Jr. (February 27, 1917June 15, 1993) was an American politician. He served as the 39th governor of Texas and as the 61st United States secretary of the Treasury. He began his career as a Democrat and later became a Republican ...

: Governor

Preston Smith Preston Smith may refer to: * Preston Smith (American football coach) (1871–1945), American football coach at Colgate University * Preston Smith (linebacker) (born 1992), American football outside linebacker * Preston Smith (governor) (1912–20 ...

:: :: :: : Governor

Dolph Briscoe Dolph Briscoe Jr. (April 23, 1923 – June 27, 2010) was an American rancher and businessman from Uvalde, Texas, who was the 41st governor of Texas between 1973 and 1979. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Because of his re-election foll ...

:: :: :: : Governor

William P. Clements William Perry Clements Jr. (April 13, 1917 – May 29, 2011) was an American businessman and Republican Party (United States), Republican Party politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Texas between 1979 and 19 ...

:: :: :: :: : Governor Mark White :: :: :: :: : Governor

Ann W. Richards Dorothy Ann Richards (née Willis; September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, w ...

:: :: 1992: Carla McFarland of Alpine for restoration of Historic Holland Hotel and numerous volunteer activities including many tourism related board activities. :: :: :: :: :: : Governor

George W. Bush George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Bush family, and son of the 41st president George H. W. Bush, he ...

:: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: : Governor James Richard "Rick" Perry :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: : Governor

Greg Abbott Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist serving as the 48th governor of Texas since 2015. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, he served as the 50th Tex ...

:: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: 2018: :: November 15, 2018 :: Elizabeth N Mull, San Antonio, from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, for her work with LGBTQ youth, particularly her longtime commitment to one family, offering her support and guidance with navigating mediation of parent and child through discovery of sexual identity, gender association, depression and suicidal ideation. Recognized for standing by her sponsored teen through suicidal attempts, hospitalizations, one that was for the duration of an entire year and during that hospitalization going through the tragic suicide of teen’s mother. She remained a solid and reliable figure of support for teen and siblings throughout ordeal and then helped with guidance through the discovery, assessment and process of gender reassignment surgeries. Continues support of sponsored individual and other family members of individual currently to date. Also a supporter and advocate of The Trevor Project having raised $833.18 to date for the foundation. Also recognized for her work with the San Antonio Humane Society for the volunteerism of her time , 8-10 hours every week onboarding, ,taking care of, and in general loving the forgotten and discarded animals that find their way to SAHS. She has raised a total of $4323.36 between the National Humane Society and San Antonio Humane Society to date. Lastly, for her work with the National Down Syndrome Society, both in Colorado Springs 2009-2012 and The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society 2012-present, supporting and raising money and awareness to their cause with a current amount of $3702.19 raised to date. Nominated by Governor of Texas Greg Abbott and Colonel Tammy Hollister, USAF. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::2020: Ingrid Wright Ortiz, San Antonio, TX, for 30 years as a Military Spouse and support to the US Army. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Induction periods not knownInduction periods not known :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::

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History

Genesis

Etymology

Eligibility

Recipients

See also

References