Lady Bird Johnson, a true lady!

Unfortunately our Country lost a wonderful woman today; Lady Bird Johnson, the former first-lady of the United States of America, died at her home today among family. I met her once at the Wildflower Center, back when it was still called the National Wildflower Research Center, and she was certainly a true Texan Lady. My friend Charles respectfully named a dog of his after her many years ago. My mom was a district campaign manager for her son-in-law Chuck Robb back in the 80's. I watch the television stations and listen to the radio stations that her family owns. And I especially enjoy the wildflowers that she championed for most of her life. Thank you Lady Bird for the gift of the flowers!


Here is the notice sent out by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center:

"With the nation, we mourn the passing of our beloved founder, Lady Bird Johnson, who died at her home in Austin on Wednesday July 11, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Johnson created the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in 1982 as a place where people could visit beautiful native wildflower gardens, and learn about the role served by native plants and native landscapes in maintaining a healthy environment and defining our sense of place.
Even before this wonderful place existed, Mrs. Johnson was a champion of our natural heritage. As First Lady, Mrs. Johnson traveled all over the country to draw public attention to the need to protect our natural treasures and to address growing environmental problems. She was the driving vision behind the Highway Beautification Act, and a public force for expansion of the National Parks System, the preservation of wilderness, and other initiatives. Her example and her accomplishments laid the groundwork for the later emergence of a national environmental movement.
As Mrs. Johnson said: "The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. It is not only a mirror of ourselves, but a focusing lens on what we can become."
Mrs. Johnson's extraordinary vision and commitment will live on at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. We urge you to visit the Center and enjoy the place she loved so much.

Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Tribute website for memorial schedule and information
Read more about Lady Bird Johnson on our biography pages
Honor Lady Bird Johnson's memory by making a memorial contribution to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Endowment Fund "