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In support of victims of domestic violence, Beshear works with the Shop and Share program started by former first lady Jane Beshear. [11] [12] Beshear is a member of the National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking. [13] Before the 2023 Kentucky Derby, she spoke to raise awareness of human trafficking. [13] On April 21, 2023 ...
Pages in category "First ladies and gentlemen of Kentucky" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Judi Jane Conway Patton (born 1940 in Pikeville, Kentucky, US) [1] is an American activist for women's safety and child abuse prevention. She served as the First Lady of Kentucky from December 12, 1995, until December 9, 2003, during the tenure of her husband, former Governor Paul E. Patton.
George was married twice. Her first marriage was to Hollywood producer Robert Evans (wed in 1977 and divorced in 1978), [24] and her second to Kentucky Fried Chicken owner and governor of Kentucky John Y. Brown Jr [9] (wed in 1979 [25] [26] and divorced in 1998). [27] George served as Kentucky's First Lady during Brown's term in office. [24]
First first lady to attend an Ivy League university for her undergraduate degree. She majored in sociology and minored in African-American studies at Princeton University. [86] [87] [88] First first lady to announce the winner of an Oscar (Best Picture which went to Argo). [89] First first lady to host the Girl Scouts campout at the White House ...
Mary Jane Beshear (née Klingner; born December 13, 1946) is an American educator who served as first lady of Kentucky from 2007 to 2015, during the tenure of her husband, former governor Steve Beshear. She is the mother of current Kentucky governor Andy Beshear.
The first lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House.The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
The governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of government of Kentucky, [1] and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws; [3] the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly; [4] the power to convene the legislature; [5] and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason ...