
Widow (1999); mother of two:
Rebecca (44)
Ted (42)
Stay at home Mom but active in school and community positions:
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Topeka TurnAround Team of Central Topeka, Randolph, Robins and Topeka High School P TO and more
Legislative Asst to Kathleen Sebelius 1990-1994
Ran for House of Representatives 1994- lost
Ran for House of Representatives 1996 -won
Served District 55 for 26 -re-elected every 2 years
Ranking Member on House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee (18 years)
House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
House Judiciary Committee.
Joint Committee on Pensions, Benefits and Investments
Joint Committee on Rules and Regulations
House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Joint Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Kansas Electric Transmission Authority
Broadband Task Force
Joint Committee on Natural Resources
Joint Committee on taxation and Assessments
House Economic Development Committee (Ranking)
House Education Budget Subcommittee
House General Government Budget Subcommittee
I have had an annual vegetable garden since the
late 1970s; love to raise and grow orchids;
I have had 10 Border Collies with one litter of 4; currently have Fiona Bryce (2)
Love to read almost anything!