Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Officers
 Charlotte Swepston Savage Parks
East Texas District
Serving Sixth Term in TSHL
1997-1998
Secretary, Communications
1997-2000
Chair-Directory Committee
1999-2000
Vice Chair-Elections & Credentials
2003-2006
Deputy Speaker Pro Tem
1997-2006
Executive Committee
Graduate Woodrow Wilson High School, Dallas. Her career with Southwestern Bell spanned more than 30 years. While with SBC she attended many college courses including ones on computers. As a Lifetime Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America she held many offices and received many awards. Charlotte is also an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Communications Workers of America where she served on the Executive Board and received many awards.
Her Community Service includes: Van I.S.D. Trustee Election Judge, President R.P.M. Water Supply Corp., Van Zandt Child Protective Board, Certified Ombudsman, Notary Public, member Tyler Chamber of Commerce, member Tyler Senior Citizens Assoc., member Edom Methodist Church.
Appointed Delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging by Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Charlotte is helping make a positive impact on the lives of America's Seniors. Charlotte works as Trade Practices Consultant for the Tyler Better Business Bureau.
Charlotte has 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
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 Tarrant County District
Serving Third Term in TSHL:
2002-2005
Chair, Insurance Committee
2004-2007
Chair, Technology Committee
2002-2007
Executive Committee
2006-2007
TSHL Speaker Pro Tem
Texas A & M University, B.S.
Career includes:
Department Store Buyer/Manager
Manufacturers Representative
President "GARCIA & ASSOCIATES" Insurance Planning
Recent Commendations Include
Outstanding Advocate for Seniors Tarrant County
Texas Senate Resolution on "Outstanding Advocate for Seniors"
2006 Fort Worth "Man of The Year" Award
Texas Senate Resolution on "Man of the Year" Award
Current Volunteer Activities Include:
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Delegate to 2005 White House Conference on Aging
Speaker Pro Tem The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature
Delegate National Silver Haired Congress
Chairman Texas Delegation to NSHC
TSHL Chairman Technology Committee
TSHL Member Executive Committee
Current Community Service:
Tarrant County AAA Advisory Council
Public Policy Committee of the United Way
Board V.P. "Texans for Economic Progress"
Senior Impact Council of the United Way
North East Tarrant County Leadership Forum
Advisory Board "The Senior News Source"
Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess's Coffee Club
Congressman Joe Barton's Hispanic Advisory
Medicare-Carrier Advisory Committee
Precinct Chairman Pct. # 1437
Election Judge
Oscar & Muriel have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
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 Harris County District
Serving Second Term in TSHL
Retired Registered Nurse & Clinical Administrator
2004-2005
State Affairs-Vice Chair
Finance-Secretary
2006-2007
Deputy Speaker Pro Tem
A native of Illinois, Betty moved to Houston 40 years ago when husband Dr. Joseph Streckfuss, joined the faculty of the University of Texas Health Science Center. She practiced nursing at Ben Taub Hospital and M.D. Anderson, Pediatrics. Retiring from Administration in 1998 to begin consulting in Health Care. Betty is a known entrepreneur in the Ambulatory and Home Health Care Industry both in the United States and Japan. She is a member of many nursing societies. Her family is active in Northwoods Presbyterian Church. Betty is a member of Spring Creek Daughters of the American Revolution.
Civic Engagement:
Member-University of Texas/Houston Retirees Organization
Founding Member, National Association Intravenous Therapy
Delegate 2005 White House Conference on Aging
Chair-Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
Interfaith CarePartners-Alzheimer Support
Member and Past Chair Jamica Beach Homeowners Assoc.
Harris County Poll Worker-Precinct 150
Awards
Quality Assurance Award named for Betty-HMSS, inc
Presidents Circle - Secom Ltd., Japan
Betty and Joseph have 3 children and 7 grandchildren
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 Upon graduation from AF flying schools in Texas,
Carlos earned his wings and commission in 1955 Later that year, he married Katherine, a teacher and native of Lubbock
After his 20-year AF career, Col. Higgins earned his law degree at the Univ. of Texas, and launched his next career, as an attorney.
Higgins Awards include:
Resolution adopted by the Texas Legislature in 2002 commending him for exemplary efforts on behalf of senior citizens.
Meritorious Service Award
Board President, Round Rock Indep. School District
4 Distinguished Flying Crosses
18 Air Medals while flying 259 Combat Missions
during 3 tours in VietNam.
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 Gail Harvill Johnson-Comptroller
Houston-Galveston Area Council 2006-2007
Secretary, Operations Committee
Member, Utilities and Natural Resources Committee
Gail and husband Thomas (Tom) Johnson, both native Texans, returned to Texas in 2004 after retirement from careers in the Washington, D.C. area. They have 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, SMU
Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, B.A.
Executive Secretary, The World Bank Washington, D.C.
Current Volunteer Activities:
Vice Chair-Aging Programs Advisory Committee
Houston Galveston Area Council, AAA
Tour Guide, Sea Center Texas, Lake Jackson, Texas
Member, Senior Citizens Commission,City of Lake Jackson, Texas |
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