French, Heather (1974–)
French, Heather (1974–)
Miss America. Name variations: Heather Henry. Born Heather Renee French, Dec 29, 1974, in Maysville, Kentucky; dau. of a disabled Vietnam vet; graduate of University of Cincinnati; m. Stephen Henry (lt. gov. of Kentucky); children: one.
Named Miss America (2000), representing Kentucky; lobbied Congress on behalf of homeless veterans.
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