Former Member, Advanced Tuition Payment Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Health and Long Term Care Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Health Care Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Higher Education Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Aging and Disability, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Higher Education, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Select Committee on Pension Policy, Washington State Senate

Former Member, State Government, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

— Awards:

• Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business -- 2010
• Legislator of the Year, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs -- 2009
• Appreciation Award for Support of Washington State's Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters
• Pension Plan, LEOFF 1 Coalition -- 2009
• Conerstone Award, Association of Washington Business -- 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005,
• 2004, 2003.
• Hospitality Hero Award, Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association -- 2007
• Legislative Excellence Award, Washington State School Retirees' Association -- 2006
• Outstanding Legislator of the Year, National Federation of Independent Business -- 2004
• Meritorious Public Service Award from Commander, Navy Region Northwest -- 2002
• Meritorious Public Service Award from Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet -- 1996
• Who's Who in American Executives -- 1989, 1990
• Eastern Virginia's Business Woman of the Year Award -- 1990

— Number of Grandchildren:

• 9

Spouse's Occupation:

Former Captain, United States Navy;