The Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas, commonly referred to as the Yellow Rose of Texas, is an honorary commission conferred by the Governor of Texas to Texas women for exceptional community service.[1]
The award was conceived and inaugurated by Governor Allan Shivers before the end of his second term in 1957. The Yellow Rose of Texas is given to women, by the Texas Governor, for exceptional community service.[2]
The Yellow Rose of Texas is an honorary commission recognizing outstanding Texas women for significant contributions to their communities and to Texas through community service in the preservation of history, the accomplishments of present, and the building of future.[3]
Governor Price Daniel
Governor John Connally
Governor Preston Smith
Governor Dolph Briscoe
Governor William P. Clements
Governor Mark White
Governor Ann W. Richards
Governor George W. Bush
Governor James Richard "Rick" Perry
2009: Yvonne Imergoot (Herbel) for her dedication and support to the military children and families of Fort Hood from 2004-2009, and for her outstanding civilian service from 2007-2013; which included executive positions in the Department of the Army with selfless service to military members and their families.
Governor Greg Abbott
Induction periods not known