Patsy Riley
Patsy Riley is a former First Lady of Alabama. She wrote a book about 11 other First Ladies of Alabama.[1][2] As First Lady of Alabama she advocated for increased funding for foster parents, a statue of Helen Keller, and refurbishment of the governor's mansion.[3] She also wrote When the Dinner Bell Rings at the Governor's Mansion, a collection of personal stories and recipes.[4] She has been involved in various civic and charitable projects.[5]
She supporting her husband's agenda as Alabama's First Lady and supporting "Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters" (HIPPY)[6][7]
References
[edit]- ↑ aharvey@al.com, Alec Harvey (December 7, 2010). "Patsy Riley details lives of the other wives who've lived in Alabama's Governor's Mansion". al.
- ↑ Gerlach, Michele (April 8, 2011). "Patsy Riley holds book signing at Springdale".
- ↑ Intern, Patrick McCreless Times. "First lady Patsy Riley speaks to Woman's Club". Gadsden Times.
- ↑ When the Dinner Bell Rings at the Governor's Mansion. Office of the Governor State of Alabama. ISBN 978-0-9649877-9-1.
- ↑ "IQLA - College of Human Sciences - Auburn University".
- ↑ "Welcome to the Official site of Alabama's First Lady".
- ↑ and "Healthy Exercise and Living (H.E.A.L.)