Background
Herrington-Borre, Frances June was born on June 14, 1935 in Austin, Texas, United States. Daughter of George Wilmas Neill and Mildred Lucille (Alexander) Williamson.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Frances June Herrington-Borre
Edit ProfileEducation
Student, University Texas, 1971.
Career
With Texas Department Human Services, Austin, 1961-1990, administrative technician, 1967-1971, field representative, 1971-1981, assistant personnel director, 1981-1988, labor relations director, 1988-1989, judge administrative law, 1989-1990. Freelance professional interpreter for deaf, since 1964. Director Austin Sign Language School, since 1964.
Governor's appointee Joint Advisory Committee on Educational Services to Deaf, Austin, 1977—1979. Project director Governor' General’ s Office, 1980. Chairman Texas Commission for Deaf Board Evaluation of Interpreters, 1981—1984, Texas State Agency Liaisons to Governor's Commission for Women, 1985.
Legislation liaison Symposium Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Texans, 1991—1999. Consultant in field.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Association of Deaf (Golden Hand award 1987), Texas Association of Deaf (Service citation 1967, Volunteer Svc. award 1971, 91-93, Interpreter of Decade award 1981, Presidential citation for Outstanding Svc. to symposium on deafness 1989, Friendship award 1994, Gratitude for Volunteer Superior vena cava syndrome award 1993-1995, Appreciationaward 1996), National Registry Interpreters for Deaf, Texas Society Interpreters for Deaf (president 1969-1970), Austin Interpreters for Deaf. Member Ch.of Christ.
Connections
Married Harold M. Herrington, June 6, 1953 (deceased December 1978). Children: Harold M.(deceased), Cheryl Anne Calhoun. Married Thomas Raymond Borre, April 5, 1985.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Church of Christ -
Political Party
member Church of Christ.
Awards
-
Co-recipient Lyndon B. Johnson award, Texas Association of the Deaf and the Gallaudet University Regional Center, 1992. Named Person of the Week for Outstanding Community Service, Fox 7 KTBC-television, Austin, 2000. Named an Outstanding Woman Central Texas, American Association of University Women, 1982. Recipient Texas Rehabilitation Commission Merit award, 1977, Governor's citation, 1978, Significant and Meritorious Service to Mankind award, Capitol Sertoma Club, 1976, Distinguished Service as Advisory and Interpreter award, Dal-Tar Lions Club, 1977.Co-recipient Lyndon B. Johnson award, Texas Association of the Deaf and the Gallaudet University Regional Center, 1992. Named Person of the Week for Outstanding Community Service, Fox 7 KTBC-television, Austin, 2000. Named an Outstanding Woman Central Texas, American Association of University Women, 1982.
Recipient Texas Rehabilitation Commission Merit award, 1977, Governor's citation, 1978, Significant and Meritorious Service to Mankind award, Capitol Sertoma Club, 1976, Distinguished Service as Advisory and Interpreter award, Dal-Tar Lions Club, 1977.