Lee Denney

Lee Denney
Speaker Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 33 district
In office
2004–2016
Preceded by Dale Wells
Personal details
Born (1953-09-19)September 19, 1953
Cushing, OK
Political party Republican Party (United States)
Profession Co-owner of Veterinary Medical Associates, Inc., former educator at Central Tech

Lee R. Denney is a politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Elected in 2005, Denney currently serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing district 33. She currently serves as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House. During her time in office, Denney has been the primary author of 204 bills. Previously, Denney has served as the Mayor and Vice-Mayor of Cushing, OK. She has been a co-owner of Veterinary Medical Associates, Inc. since 1979.

Early life

Born in Cushing, OK in 1953, Denney was the middle child, with an older sister and a younger brother. Her mother was a stay-at-home mom and her father worked in the insurance business. In 1971, Denney graduated from Cushing High School.

Education

In the fall of 1971, Denney attended Oklahoma State University, where she pursued a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. She graduated in 1976 and soon after received her DVM (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine) in 1978.[1]

Career

Before being elected to the House, Denney worked as the co-owner of Veterinary Medical Associates, Inc. in Oklahoma since 1979. Apart from that, Denney has been involved in her community in many capacities over the years. Denney served as the City Commission Mayor and Vice-Mayor of Cushing, OK from 1994-2003. From 1995-2004, she served on the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and is a member of the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association.[2]

House of Representatives (2005- Present)

Denney was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2005. Over 11 years, she has authored 204 bills[3] and currently serves as the Speaker Pro Tempore. She was recently appointed to the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4]

Past Committees[5]

Denney now serves as the Ex Officio voting member on all House Committees

Leadership

Awards and Honors

References

  1. ↑ Finchum, Tanya (October 12, 2007). "Oral history interview with Lee Denney". Women of the Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Representative Denney, Lee". okhouse.gov. Oklahoma State Legislature. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Lee Denney". openstates.org. Sunlight Foundation. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rep. Lee Denny". ok.gov. State of Oklahoma. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Biographical Profile for Lee R. Denney". voteok.org. Vote OK. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Lee Denney". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved 21 April 2015.

Further reading

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