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The history of the Foundation for Women’s Resources is built from the lives of women leaders driven by a common purpose. The grit, gusto and determination that drove the founders is alive today in the programs and projects of the Foundation. With a common mission, to improve the personal, economic and professional status of women, the leaders of the Foundation continue to empower other women leaders to promote a legacy of leadership that will enable future generations to make a lasting impact.

Here is a brief overview of the historic events of the Foundation and its programs:

Year	Event
1973	Josephine Hall, Marilyn Cazort and Janice McCoy incorporated the Texas Women's Caucus in San Antonio.
1975	Texas Women's Caucus changes name to Womanpower, An Educational Fund.
1976	Sarah Weddington, Jane Hickie, Ann Richards, Cathy Bonner, Judith Guthrie and Martha Smiley elected as the board of the corporation.
1977	Womanpower publishes its first educational project, a book titled Texas Women in Politics.
1977	Womanpower changes name to the Foundation for Women's Resources.
1978	The Foundation launches its first major statewide project, "Texas Women: A Celebration of History" under Foundation President Ann Richards. The project, directed by Mary Beth Rogers, was the first large-scale effort to document and publicize the contributions of women to the state's history.
1981/82	The "Texas Women: A Celebration of History" project is a touring exhibit at museums in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, El Paso and Houston.
1981	Ellen C. Temple and Katherine B. (Chula) Reynolds elected to the board of directors.
1982	Board President Cathy Bonner, proposes the creation of Leadership Texas — a program to identify and develop Texas' women leaders. Martha P. Farmer is named director of Leadership Texas and executive director of the Foundation.
1983	The "Texas Women: A Celebration of History" project goes on permanent display at Texas Woman's University.
1983	Mary Beth Rogers is elected to the Leadership Texas board of directors.
1986	Rosie Zamora, Cassandra Carr, Pat Bailey, Shirley Hoskins, Judith Ford and Patricia Diaz-Dennis are added to the Foundation board of directors.
1987	The Foundation launches Leadership America, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and directed by Martha Farmer.
1992	“Options for Girls: An Anthology on Science and Math” is developed to encourage young women to pursue lifelong interest and potential careers in math and science.
2000	The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future opens at Fair Park in Dallas. It is a place that tells the stories of women’s accomplishments and contributions to American history.
2005	Foundation for Women’s Resources relocates to The Women’s Museum.
2006	Founder Ann Richards dies on September 13th.
2007	The Foundation celebrates the 25th anniversary of Leadership Texas and the 10th anniversary of Power Pipeline. Inauguration of Ann Richards Scholarship Endowment Fund.

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