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La Vi l l ita Chapter
National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frances Shock Henry
Outstanding Women in American History
2005 Awardee
1. Final Report - Nomination Form (3 pages)
2. Resume (8 pages)
3. Letters of Endorsement
a. La Villita Letter (4 pages)
b. Texas A&M University - Mid East Texas Dietetic Association
c. Grand Lodge of Texas
d. American Cancer Society
e. George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
3. Examples of Accomplishments
a. Dietetic
b. Patriotic Education
c. Lineage Research
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Outstanding Women in American History
2005 Awardee
1. Final Report - Nomination Form (3 pages)
2. Resume (8 pages)
3. Letters of Endorsement
a. La Villita Letter (4 pages)
b. Texas A&M University - Mid East Texas Dietetic Association
c. Grand Lodge of Texas
d. American Cancer Society
e. George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
3. Examples of Accomplishments
a. Dietetic
b. Patriotic Education
c. Lineage Research
NATIONAL SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Final Report Form for Women in American History
STATE: I exas
CHAPTER: La Villita 6 -058 -TX
FULL NAME OF WOMAN SELECTED TO HONOR: Martha Frances Shock Henry
(I) Date of her birth and location: 19 September 1920 Columbia Missouri
(2) If she is married and to whom: Walter Keith Henry (widow)
(3) Distinguished events/programs/accomplishments with which she is associated: Frances is a notable Woman
in American History for her significant accomplishments in dietetics in education of school
children on colonial and patriotic history, and in promoting lineage research. She is a gracious,
competent and caring leader in our community and in several heritage organizations.
Dietetics: She was the first clinical dietitian in Private practice in Brazos County in
1978-89 As a dietitian in private practice she helped numerous patients with their medical
nutrition therapy. From allergies diabetes hyperlipidemia to weight control she provided
individual counseling of private clients teaching_ nutrition to help control and maintain their
health Her educational impact has reached adults and children and resulted in better health
with improved nutritional status of many individuals and groups
Her dietetic work experience has spanned maw historical developments in nutrition.
While a student she was the dietitian for the pilot program of the first "Hot School Lunch
Program" in the state of Missouri In her first job in June 1941 as County Supervisor for 12
schools with the National Youth Administration Hot School Lunch Program the food was cooked
on kerosene stoves including canning fruits and vegetables
Frances' volunteer activities in Dietetics include work with the American Cancer Society
since 1977 She served as Brazos Unit Board President for 2 years Her monthly column on
nutrition was in the Golden Eagle for 5 years and was awarded the Texas Division Media Award.
Another example of her volunteer activities related to nutrition was when she propagated
plants for students in the first grade in a local public school for more than 6 years. She grew
150 plants in 1992 in her greenhouse so underprivileged children could have a plant from their
teacher at Christmas
Other nutrition related volunteer activities involved telling interesting stories, in colonial
dress about foods in colonial days such as "Foods Thomas Jefferson Introduced to America"
to motivate children to read and to learn about their history, Frances visited classes and
provided materials on colonial heritage for most local school classes and for classes throughout
the Brazos Valley.
Patriotic Education: Many children have enjoyed her service in patriotic education.
Frances Henry has designed and distributed 42,000 bookmarks yearly to 48 schools throughout
the Brazos Valley in these districts: a local Bryan and College Station public schools; b) local
Alta Vista Allen Academy Brazos Christian St Joseph and St Michael private schools; c) area
public schools: Anderson Buffalo Burton Caldwell Calvert Franklin, Gause, Hearne, Iola, Leon
County Madisonville Mumford Navasota North Zulch Oakwood, Richards,_ Snook, and
Somerville This project has been done since 1981 with 11,000 initially distributed. Since then,
La Villita Chapter, with other heritage groups under Frances' guidance have distributed over
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one-half million bookmarks Through Frances' contacts Newman Printing printed them for free
during 1995-2002. The value of 42,000 each year is $1000 Other activities include a
collection of Word Find puzzles on patriotism and genealogy, which were distributed to school
libraries Also puzzles were constructed and distributed in the class room at the George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum
Dressed in colonial dress Frances is a storyteller about people in the colonial period, in
addition to her food stories listed above Her "show and tell" articles are examples of colonial
period that help children relate to their heritage As an example of one year, in 1992 she spoke
to 4,000 students and several adult groups She also worked with 2 local banks to promote
colonial heritage month on their revolving bank sign for 15 days at one bank and for 6 weeks at
the other bank A total of 331 minutes of TV time and more than 60 inches of news print told
about Colonial Heritage An exhibit in the local library showed books published between 1835
and 1867 and antique items
Frances has participated in the "Ready to Learn" program (P85 and Literacy Society) at
the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station She is a member of the
Storytellers Guild at Bush Library and Museum She developed word find puzzles for classroom
activities at the Museum.
Through Frances' efforts La Villita members assist twice yearly in marking 1100
veteran's graves in the College Station Cemetery and 25 graves in Independence on Memorial
Day and Veteran's Day with American flags Cooperating with La Villita DAR were Sojourners,
Veteran's of Foreign Wars American Legion Boy Scouts and other groups
Lineage Research: Her work with hundreds of individuals in compiling their lineage
research helped several lineage groups to increase membership Dedicated and responsible
members like Frances Henry help ked membership growing in DAR. Her knowledge of
genealogy, her experience in historical research and her willingness to share her knowledge has
resulted in many new daughters
(4) Other significant details why she is remembered: She was Regent for La Villita Chapter in 1970-72 and
1995-96 and is our eldest living past Regent Additionally, she served two terms as Registrar,
Librarian four terms as Treasurer, in addition to many committee chairmanships for La Villita.
Still very active she serves as 2004-06 Chairman of three La Villita committees: American
History - Education American Heritage - Cultural Events & Traditions and Lineage Research.
Frances has served the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution as
Organizing Secretary 1973-76 organizing 15 chapters in Texas. She served as Lineage
Research Committee Chairman 1976-1979.
Frances' service has placed her in the top office of each of the hereditary groups in the
community. In most groups she has also held state and national offices She has served as a
chapter, state and national officer and as committee chairman of numerous committees.
As a member of Daughters of the American Colonists Frances was Organizing Regent of The
Governors Chapter in 1977 and has held many offices and committee chairmanships. For the
State Society, she served as Regent in 1985-87 as well as three other offices and Chairman
of several committees On the National Board for 17 years (through 2006) she served as
National Registrar for six years, Committee Chairman of Radio/Television for three years,
Archival and Preservation of Records for five - three year terms National Microfilm Committee
for three years and prepared educational materials for their National Society.
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As a member of Colonial Dames XVII Centum she served two terms as President and
numerous other offices and committee chairmanships She was State Conference Chairman in
1990 and State Organizing Secretary 1993-95 As a member of United States Daughters
1812 she served two terms as chapter President and numerous other offices and committee
chairmanships She was State Chaplain 1984-86
(5) Educational pursuits and talents: Received her Bachelor of Science degree from University of
Missouri in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition.
Attended Iowa State University and Texas A&M University graduate courses. She has
completed numerous continuing education seminars each year to maintain her dietetic
registration until she retired in 1989
Additionally, she has compiled two volumes of Miscellaneous Genealogical Records, a
chapter in a Family Book and Bible Records for DAR in 1989 120 -page book Family History book
of seven generations of pictures and text
She developed numerous educational materials in nutrition and colonial history.
She wrote weekly articles about nutrition for "The Eagle" newspaper for several years
and a monthly dietetic column in the "Golden Eagle" for 5 years and was awarded the Texas
Division Media Award from the American Cancer Society.
(6) If parent, reference to her children: Frances and Keith have three sons: Stephen A Henry, born 7
October 1949 retired LTC USAF employed in Springfield Virginia' Dale L Henry, born 28
March 1951 works in printing in Austin Texas; and Carl B Henry, born 14 April 1954, retired
due to disability in College Station Texas' and two grandchildren Frances utilized her talents
with her family, her community, and the organizations she supports She has given generously
of herself and her time and talents.
(7) If she is no longer alive, date of death and location:
(8) Additional Reference to intellectual, cultural, educational, social, religious, political and scientific contributions in
Honoree's Life:
Active in the A&M Methodist Church in College Station she teaches Sunday School class
at Crestview Retirement Center, and has taught it for 20 plus years.
Served as a„judge at political elections for several years
(9) Date of Recognition Meeting for Honoree: Possibly May 12 2005 depending upon her travel plans.
If she is alive, the woman should be invited to the chapter function so special tribute can be paid to her. The
CERTIFICATE of Women in American History should be awarded to the Honoree. Consider media publicity: radio, TV,
newspaper coverage. A report of this event should also be submitted, and a photograph of the chapter's event would be appreciated.
Submit a photograph of the Honoree with this Final Report, if available.
The deadline for chapters to submit their reports to the State American History Chairman is April 15, 2005.
State Chairmen must submit reports by May 1, 2005 to:
National Vice Chairman Susan P. Veal
32 Estremedura Drive
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909-5824
(501)922-3478
E-mail for questions: spveal(i�vcox-internet.com
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