The Times of India reports that Indian American Nadita Berry has been appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry as Secretary of State.
“Arriving from India at the age of 21 with nothing but $200 to her name, she worked diligently to earn her law degree and has since become one of the most accomplished attorneys in the state,” Perry said.
Berry comes from the private law firm of Locke Lord and is Vice Chair of the Board of Regents for the University of Houston system, where she received her law degree.
I see Austin’s pioneering spirit alive in Texas, and this great honor proves once again Texas is the land of opportunity, both in the private sector and public service,” Berry said.
