Theresa Hanley RIP

Theresa Hanley, former MCFL President (1991-92), passed away on February 22nd. She was instrumental in getting pro-life Governor Ed King elected in 1978 and her husband, Ed, served in Gov. King's Cabinet as Secretary of Administration and Finance.   Theresa was one of the leaders working for the 1986 ballot referendum which was narrowly defeated and would have abolished public funding of abortion in Massachusetts.   Perhaps her most lasting pro-life legacy, though, is that it was Theresa who began The Respect Life Walk to Aid Mothers and Children back in 1987. The thousands of dollars raised by the walkers over all these years has helped dozens of pregnancy care centers and other support groups to continue their life-saving work.   I first got involved with MCFL in 1986 with the ballot referendum and began serving on the MCFL Board of Directors when Theresa was President. I will always remember her leadership and grace. May she rest in peace.     Janet Callahan Director of Special Projects