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Moved to McAllen Texas in l972. Purchased Mister Donut Shop in McAllen on April l l973. During the next six years built and/or purchased five more shops. During the following 22-year period built and sold several locations selling the final location in May of l995. Was Businessperson of the Year for the State of Texas in l983 and Regional Businessperson of the Year for the Five State Region in l983. Have been listed in Whos Who in American Women since l982. Received the Spirit of the American Woman award from J.C. Penney in 1991. Was Zonta Shining Star Business & Professional for the year 2001. Past president of the McAllen Boys & Girls Club; of the American Heart Association (2 years) and of the Upper Valley Humane Society (2 years). Member of the Board of Governors of McAllen Medical Hospital in McAllen for 14 years. First woman member of the McAllen Noon Lions Club and President of the Board. Was Lion of the Year in l993. District director of Project Youth Exchange for Lions Clubs of America. Member of the Board Los Caminos Del Rio. Advisory Board to the Texas Attorney General for 14 years. Member of the Firemans Pension Fund Board for 14 years. Elected as McAllens first woman City Commissioner in l987 running unopposed. Reelected in l99l again unopposed. In 1995 ran once again with one opposing candidate but won easily. Became Mayor Pro-Tem in 1997and remained Mayor Pro-Tem until retirement from Elected Office in February 2001.