(Dem.), 51st Assembly District Born Shell Lake, Aug. 17, 1925; widow; 6 children. Graduated Shell Lake H.S.; attended Superior State Teachers Coll.; B.B.A. U. of Minnesota 1946; attended UW-Eau Claire and Barron Co. Campus. Legislator. Former school bus contractor and accountant. Member Wis. Assn. Women Highway Safety Leaders; Wis. Citizens Concerned for Life (past mbr. bd. of dir.); Wis. School Bus Assn. (mbr, bd. of dir.); Barron Co. Sports Center (former secy.); Barron Co, Health Forum (dir.); Barron Co. "Fish" volunteer. Former Barron Co. Adult 4-H Leaders Assn. (leader); Boy Scouts (leader); Girl Scouts (leader); Barron Co. Democratic Party (former secy.); Washburn County Democratic Party. Elected to Assembly since 1978. Majority Caucus Sergeant at Arms 1983 (elf. April 13, 1983). Biennial committee assignments: 1983 Tourism and Recreation (chp., vice chp. 1981); Agriculture (also 1979); Forest Productivity and Rural Development; Health and Human Services (also 1981); Highways (also 1981, 1979); Council on Highway Safety (also 1981, 1979). 1981 Jt. Survey Com. on Tax Exemptions (co- chp. elf. 8/14/81); Aging, Women and Minorities (elf. 2/24/82); Agriculture and . Nutrition; Government Operations (resigned 12/16/82); Legis. Council American Indian Study Com. 1979 - Enrolled Bills (vice chp.); Energy; Health and Social Services; Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development; Legis. Coun. Corns. on Highways and on School Dropout Prevention, Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-2519; District: (715) 468-7769. Voting address: 823 Burgs Park, Shell Lake 54871. Mailing address: (office) Room 5 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1983-84)Learn More
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