#ThankYouCecile

[demmiblue]

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Lily Adams @adamslily

For 12 yrs, Mom has put her heart & soul into running Planned Parenthood. On her last day, it’s impossible to express what this org has meant to her & our family.

We can’t wait to continue to support it as a few of the 11 million supporters across the country. #ThankYouCecile



9:36 AM - 30 Apr 2018

[blogslut]

1. Yes

Yes to this

[shenmue]

2. Amen

[mcar]

3. Yes!

[marble falls]

4. Seriously, from my heart - thank-you, Cecile!

[demmiblue]

5. A few more tweets of appreciation:

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[CrispyQ]

6. I think I'll make a contribution.

Love this org!

[longship]

7. What a great photograph!

Cute doggy-woggies, too.

#ThankYouCecile indeed!

[deurbano]

10. It looks so much more natural than those more "curated" family photos

we see in this FB and Instagram era. I mean, she is gorgeous, so that shines through no matter what, but even though this is obviously a very good looking family, they also manage to look normal.

[brer cat]

8. K&R

[kag]

9. Thank you, indeed!

I truly hope she runs for public office! And soon!

[Lonestarblue]

11. I hope she runs for office, too.

I would like to see her follow in her mother’s footsteps and become the governor of Texas. The political climate is not right here just yet, but someday! Or maybe she can take John Cornyn’s seat when he retires (after Beto O’Rourke beats Ted Cruz, fingers crossed).

[SunSeeker]

14. Yes indeed. nt

[ehrnst]

12. Truly a chip off the ol' block.

Thanks for posting. demmiblue.

[NCTraveler]

13. Yes. Yes. Yes. nt.

[question everything]

15. How will now lead PP? (nt)

[oasis]

16. Outstanding work with PP. nt

[BobTheSubgenius]

17. What a giant example of good newsbad news that job must have been.

Incredibly rewarding to know how many women she helped. Men too, although probably more tangentially.

Contrast that with the waves of bitterness and vitriol she's had to face over those 12 years.

Godspeed, Ms. Adams.

[smirkymonkey]

18. K&R

What a lovely family!

[FakeNoose]

19. I don't know Cecile Richards, but she did a hard job and she did it well

Thanks for your hard work for 12 years, Cecile. Enjoy your retirement!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

20. Thanks, Cecile for helping the women in my life.

In some ways I'll probably never know, you have helped my wife, daughter and granddaughter - along with millions of others around the country. PP is also a role model for establishing women's organizations around the globe. We need PP to stay strong and contribute anytime we can.

Best wishes in the future - we still need you!

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[KY_EnviroGuy]

21. More background on Cecile and the search for her replacement....

See: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/our-leadership/cecile-richards

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Under her leadership, the number of active Planned Parenthood supporters has more than tripled, surpassing ten million.

Before joining Planned Parenthood, Ms. Richards served as deputy chief of staff for House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. In 2004, she founded and served as president of America Votes, a coalition of 42 national grassroots organizations working to maximize voter registration, education, and participation. She began her career organizing low-wage workers in the hotel, health care, and janitorial industries throughout California, Louisiana, and Texas. Ms. Richards is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues related to women’s rights, reproductive health, and sex education.

Ms. Richards serves on the board of the Ford Foundation. She and her husband, Kirk Adams, have three children and live in New York City.
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Here's a press release on their search for her replacement: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-hires-search-firm-to-find-successor-to-president-cecile-richards

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[demmiblue]

22. Thank you for adding this.