I spent a little time at Harris County Democratic Party today to celebrate the retirement of Muriel Stubbs as a Party volunteer. After sixteen years of helping with just about anything that needed to get done at the HQ, Muriel has decided to slow down a bit and enjoy her books, her friends, and her family.
A retired teacher who spent some of her career in the Port Arthur schools (where she also had Janis Joplin as a student), Muriel arrived in Houston in the 90s and immediately began to volunteer for Democrats, as well as other clubs and progressive efforts. It is no wonder that today, September 19, has been proclaimed Muriel Stubbs Day in Houston by Mayor Annise Parker. The proclamation was read and presented by Harris County Democratic Chairman Lane Lewis.
I met Muriel years ago during my time as a Friday volunteer. She is a wealth of historical and literary information and always managed to blow us away with all sorts of facts and tidbits about her life. After a long career in the classroom and 16 great years at the HQ, Muriel has earned her rest. She is definitely one of my sheroes.
Congrats and abrazos for Muriel!
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