[3] A native Texan, Mailliard Shultz often quipped about San Francisco, "... if I don't pay my dues, they may send me back to Texas!

As a couple, the Swigs donated and raised numerous funds for building the new San Francisco Public Library.

[2] Mailliard's marriage, at age 63, to former Secretary of State George Shultz, a widower, at Grace Cathedral in 1997, was considered San Francisco's "social event of the year".

[13] The cost of the reception at the Sheraton Palace Hotel was over $4,000,000 and featured entertainment from singer Billy Joel.

[13] The couple continued to be actively involved in San Francisco social events, such as hosting receptions at their Russian Hill penthouse on top of The Summit for a group of U.S. and foreign diplomats in 2015.

"[19] In 2007, she was named Honorary Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) by Queen Elizabeth II.