“Governor Chris Gregoire today [March 8] was recognized by the Center for Women and Democracy (CWD) for her work supporting and on behalf of women in Washington and across the country. She was honored as part of International Womens Day celebrations by CWD, which supports womens leadership all over the world.

Governor Gregoire has appointed more women to her Cabinet than any other Governor in the country. Of the 29 positions on her Executive Cabinet, women hold 14,” quoting her office’s Press Release…

And this from Jean Marie Christenson (D-Rainier)
1st Vice Chair, LD2

Greetings Friends,
I feel privileged today to share with you this lovely picture of our State’s Governor, Christine Gregorie and myself at a recent gathering where I presented our Governor with a copy of my book, THE KEEPERS AND THE CAGED, a compilation of interviews discussing the Washington State prison system.

Jean Marie Christenson with WA. Gov. Christine Gregoire
Photo courtesy of Ms. Christenson