Irving Herstory: Women's History Month Stories Continue

Irving TX

11 March, 2021

9:25 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: March 11, 2021 In celebration of Women's History Month, the city profiles Norma Stanton, a four-term council person and the first appointee from Irving to the DART board. Stanton's work was a driving force that brought the TRE and DART Orange Line stops to Irving. Described as a quiet debater and good listener by her daughter Valerie Weiss, Norma Stanton would devote more than 40 years of her life to civic and community service. Learn how the first appointee from Irving to the DART board helped shape public transportation across the entire city. Click the image below to read her story. In celebration of Women's History Month, the city honors the contributions of Irving women who broke molds and shattered glass ceilings. Their stories will be published weekly through March 31. This project is part of the City of Irving's Diversity and Inclusion initiative. Visit CityofIrving.org/Stories to explore more stories of the people, places and events that have shaped the City of Irving. This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.