Anita Thigpen Perry attended West Texas State University and has a degree in nursing. She has spearheaded a number of health-related initiatives such as the Anita Thigpen Perry Endowment at the San Antonio Health Science Center, which focuses on nutrition, cardiovascular disease, health education and early childhood development. She became First Lady of Texas in 2000 when her husband, Rick Perry, became Governor of Texas upon the resignation of President-Elect George W. Bush. West Texas A&M University West Texas A&M University, part of the Texas A&M University System, is a public university located in Canyon, Texas. ... Nursing is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. ... ... This article is about the year 2000. ... James Richard Rick Perry (born March 4, 1950) is a Republican politician and the current Governor of Texas. ... A President-elect is a candidate who has officially been elected President, but who has not yet acceded to his Office, as it is still occupied by the out-going President. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States and a former Governor of the State of Texas. ...