Lila Cockrell
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Lila Cockrell is a former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas.
During World War II, Lila Cockrell served as an officer in the United States Navy as part of their WAVES
program.
On May 1, 1975, Lila Cockrell became Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
. In total, she served three terms as mayor from 1975–1981 and from 1989-1991. She is celebrated as the first female mayor of a large, metropolitan city.
Mrs. Cockrell graduated from Southern Methodist University
and was a member of Delta Delta Delta
sorority.
In honor of her achievements, the city of San Antonio named a performing arts center after Mrs. Cockrell. The Lila Cockrell Theatre is the premiere venue for the arts in San Antonio.
During World War II, Lila Cockrell served as an officer in the United States Navy as part of their WAVES
WAVES
The WAVES were a World War II-era division of the U.S. Navy that consisted entirely of women. The name of this group is an acronym for "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service" ; the word "emergency" implied that the acceptance of women was due to the unusual circumstances of the war and...
program.
On May 1, 1975, Lila Cockrell became Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. In total, she served three terms as mayor from 1975–1981 and from 1989-1991. She is celebrated as the first female mayor of a large, metropolitan city.
Mrs. Cockrell graduated from Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
and was a member of Delta Delta Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Delta Delta , also known as Tri Delta, is an international sorority founded on November 27, 1888, the eve of Thanksgiving Day. With over 200,000 initiates, Tri Delta is one of the world's largest NPC sororities.-History:...
sorority.
In honor of her achievements, the city of San Antonio named a performing arts center after Mrs. Cockrell. The Lila Cockrell Theatre is the premiere venue for the arts in San Antonio.