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Shudde Bess Bryson Fath, 100

Austin, TX

"I’m a lifelong Democrat and I’ve been strongly for Hillary from Day One"

  • Born January 1916 in Bastrop, TX

  • Graduated Univ. of Texas business school with highest honors in 1937

  • Worked for the Texas Workforce Commission for over 42 years

  • Filed the first equal-pay lawsuit in Texas, winning a cash settlement and enhanced retirement benefits

  • Has served continuously since 1977 on Austin’s Electric Utility Commission, advocating for residential ratepayers

  • A lifelong environmentalist, served 29 years as treasurer of the Save Barton Creek Association

  • Coauthored The Greatest Generation as Reported in the Weekly Bastrop Advertiser During World War II (2011)

  • One daughter

"I’m a lifelong Democrat and I’ve been strongly for Hillary from day one."

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