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Cecilia Phalen was born on November 13, 1959. She is the granddaughter of |
Cecilia Phalen was born on November 13, 1959. She is the granddaughter of [[Mexican American|Mexican]] immigrants.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cecilia Abbott becomes state's first Hispanic first lady |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2015/01/20/cecilia-abbott-becomes-states-first-hispanic-first-lady/ |website=Dallas News |accessdate=23 December 2019 |language=en |date=20 January 2015}}</ref> Abbott was raised in [[San Antonio|San Antonio, Texas]] by her parents, both of whom were educators, and she had three siblings. Abbott graduated from [[Thomas Jefferson High School (San Antonio)|Thomas Jefferson High School]]. She then attended the [[University of Texas at Austin]], where she met her future husband, [[Greg Abbott]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Overcomer |url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/the-overcomer/ |website=Texas Monthly |accessdate=23 December 2019 |language=en |date=17 September 2013}}</ref> She later attended the [[University of St. Thomas (Texas)|University of St. Thomas]], where she received a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in education, and a master's degree in theology.<ref name = A>{{cite web |title=Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott |url=https://gov.texas.gov/first-lady |website=gov.texas.gov |accessdate=23 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> She married [[Greg Abbott]] in 1981, with whom she shares a birthday. They have one adopted daughter, Audrey. The Abbott family lives in the [[Texas Governors Mansion]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. They have two dogs: Pancake, known as the First Dog of Texas, and Peaches, known as the First Puppy of Texas. |
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Cecilia Abbott | |
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.jpg) Abbott in 2020 | |
| First Lady of Texas | |
| Assumed role January 20, 2015 | |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Anita Thigpen Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cecilia Phalen November 13, 1959 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Governors Mansion |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin University of St. Thomas |
Cecilia Phalen Abbott (born November 13, 1959) is the First Lady of Texas. She is married to Greg Abbott, and is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.
Personal life
Cecilia Phalen was born on November 13, 1959. She is the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants.[1] Abbott was raised in San Antonio, Texas by her parents, both of whom were educators, and she had three siblings. Abbott graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she met her future husband, Greg Abbott.[2] She later attended the University of St. Thomas, where she received a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in education, and a master's degree in theology.[3] She married Greg Abbott in 1981, with whom she shares a birthday. They have one adopted daughter, Audrey. The Abbott family lives in the Texas Governors Mansion in Austin, Texas. They have two dogs: Pancake, known as the First Dog of Texas, and Peaches, known as the First Puppy of Texas.
Career
Abbott has been a principal at various Catholic schools in Texas; most recently, she served as principal of Cathedral School of Saint Mary in Austin between 1996 and 2001. She later worked in the health care industry as a Managing Director of Community Relations for a senior adult health care company.[3] Throughout her career, she has served on various boards and organizations. Abbott took the position of First of Lady of Texas on January 20, 2015, succeeding Anita Thigpen Perry.[4] Abbott is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.[5] Abbott is a Republican.[6]
References
- ^ "Cecilia Abbott becomes state's first Hispanic first lady". Dallas News. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "The Overcomer". Texas Monthly. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott". gov.texas.gov. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Cecilia Abbott". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Cecilia Abbott". Greg Abbott. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Texas first lady touts Greg Abbott's vote increase in El Paso, warns of Democratic turnout". El Paso Times. Retrieved 23 December 2019.