Lisa Johnson Billy
Lisa Johnson Billy | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
In office 2004 – Present | |
Preceded by | Bill Joel Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | Purcell, Oklahoma | February 21, 1967
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Northeastern State University, University of Oklahoma |
Profession | former educator, small business owner |
Lisa Johnson Billy (born February 21, 1967) has represented Oklahoma House of Representatives District 42, which includes Cleveland, Garvin, Grady and McClain counties since 2004. She serves as Deputy Whip and Vice Chair of the Republican Caucus.[1]
Biography
Billy grew up in Purcell, Oklahoma, where she now raises her family. Before beginning a career in the Oklahoma House of Representatives she served two terms on the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature from 1996-2001. Billy served on the National Board for Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as on the Sooner Council Girl Scouts Board.[2]
PERSONAL: Lisa was born on Feb. 21, 1967 in Purcell, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Frank and the late Beverly Jones Johnson. She has one brother Frankie, Jr. Lisa has been married to Phillip Billy, formerly of Broken Bow for 18 years. They have three children, Masheli (18), Nahinli (15) and Anoli (10).
EDUCATION: B.A. Northeastern State University M.Ed. University of Oklahoma
PROFESSION: Former educator/small business owner.
POSITIONS: Chickasaw Nation Legislature (1996–2001) National board member for Girl Scouts of U.S.A. (1996–2004) Board member C.Y.A.P. (current) McClain/Garvin Youth family board member (1994–1996) Girl Scouts Sooner Council, board member (2006–2008)
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Lighthouse Worship Center National Rifle Association Native American Caucus
County(s) Represented in District: Cleveland, Garvin, Grady, McClain
Term Limited: Year: 2016
LEADERSHIP: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES:
- A&B Public Safety, Chair
- Agriculture, Wildlife & Environment
- Appropriations & Budget
- General Government
- Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
- Long-term Care & Senior Services
- Redistricting Southern Oklahoma Subcommittee
House of Representatives, 50th Legislature to present [3]
References
- ↑ Official Oklahoma House of Representatives Membership Directory
- ↑ Lisa Billy -- Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project
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External links
- Lisa Billy Profile and Videos - Chickasaw.TV
- 2005-2006 Oklahoma Almanac Online--Oklahoma History
- Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project--OSU Library
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