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Rita Crocker Clements was born in Newton, Kansas, on October 30, 1931. Her father, Mason Crocker, was a rancher and Kansas Republican. When she was ten years old, her father and her mother, Florabel, relocated their family to Brady, Texas. They did not know it at the time, but Rita would have a great and lasting impact on the community and government of Texas.Rita Crocker attended The Hockaday School, a prestigious day and boarding school for girls located in Dallas, and graduated in 1949. She continued her education at Wellesley College in Massachusetts and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors in Spanish and a minor in history and government. Her strong drive and educational successes provided a firm foundation for her future in politics. A passionate supporter and pioneer of the Republican Party in Texas, Rita began her career as a volunteer for the presidential campaign of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952, ringing doorbells in Austin to help draw support for the future president. While dedicating herself to political causes throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Rita raised her four children, often with them in tow as she canvassed voters and rallied support. Through this interaction with her community, Rita developed a great political skillset and was widely recognized for her leadership.By 1958, Rita was the Republican Party precinct chairman in Dallas County. She was the state’s co-chair of the 1964 presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater and was appointed to the Republican National Committee in 1973. Wearing many hats, she was also a member of the National Advisory Council for Economic Opportunity from 1972 to 1975.In 1975, Rita married Bill Clements. Her political talents helped elect Bill as Governor of Texas. Both intelligent and fashionable, Rita hit the campaign trail through East and West Texas. She impressed fellow Texans with her ability to understand their needs and relate to issues important to them.A great team, Bill and Rita Clements worked together throughout Bill’s years in office. Rita advised on appointments, raised private donations to restore the Governor’s Mansion, and led projects that promoted philanthropy, education, tourism and job training programs for women on welfare. After their years in office, Bill and Rita enjoyed post-political life together. They traveled with their friends and family and spent many summers in Taos, New Mexico. Philanthropically, Rita and Bill continued to give back to the state and local institutions they held close to their hearts. Their time spent in Taos also led them to become involved with educational developments and improvements to the Southern Methodist University campus in Taos. Throughout the remainder of her life, Rita was a loyal public servant in the State of Texas. She was a member of the University of Texas Board of Regents from 1996-2007, where she eventually served as Vice Chair of the Board. Rita also received numerous recognitions, including: The University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus Award, induction to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, United Way of Dallas J. Erik Jonsson Award, and together with Bill, the Volunteer Center of North Texas Lifetime Achievement Award, Southwestern Medical Foundation Charles Cameron Sprague Community Service Award and The University of Texas Santa Rita Award. Rita Crocker Clements passed on January 6, 2018. She was a reliable and ever present pillar of the community. Her role in government and passion for philanthropy left a lasting impact on the state of Texas. Through her children and her grandchildren, her spirit of love, purpose and strength lives on.PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF RITA CROCKER CLEMENTS
A SET OF CULTURED PEARL JEWELRY
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A SET OF CULTURED PEARL JEWELRY
Comprising a single strand necklace of twenty-nine graduated yellow cultured pearls, measuring approximately 13.03 to 16.08 mm, joined by a brushed 18k gold and circular-cut diamond clasp; and a pair of earrings en suite, each set with a yellow cultured pearl, measuring approximately 16.83 and 16.98 x 16.71 mm, 17 1/2 ins. (necklace)
Accompanied by report no. 5191176543 dated 6 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 29 pearls in the necklace are bead cultured pearls, saltwater, with no indications of treatment
With report no. 2195176601 dated 6 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the pearls in the earrings are bead cultured pearls, saltwater, with no indications of treatment
Comprising a single strand necklace of twenty-nine graduated yellow cultured pearls, measuring approximately 13.03 to 16.08 mm, joined by a brushed 18k gold and circular-cut diamond clasp; and a pair of earrings en suite, each set with a yellow cultured pearl, measuring approximately 16.83 and 16.98 x 16.71 mm, 17 1/2 ins. (necklace)
Accompanied by report no. 5191176543 dated 6 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 29 pearls in the necklace are bead cultured pearls, saltwater, with no indications of treatment
With report no. 2195176601 dated 6 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the pearls in the earrings are bead cultured pearls, saltwater, with no indications of treatment