Lisa Johnson Billy
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Lisa Johnson Billy 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.
, 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.
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 (14), Nahinli (11) and Anoli (6).
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:
House of Representatives, 50th Legislature to present
Oklahoma House of Representatives
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature, the legislative body of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its members are responsible for introducing and voting on bills and resolutions, providing legislative oversight for state agencies, and helping to craft the...
District 42, which includes Cleveland
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Cleveland County is a county in the central part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 255,755 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Norman. Cleveland County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Garvin
Garvin County, Oklahoma
Garvin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 27,210. Its county seat is Pauls Valley.-History:...
, Grady
Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 50,490. Its county seat is Chickasha.Grady County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
and McClain
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
counties since 2004. She serves as Deputy Whip and Vice Chair of the Republican Caucus.
Biography
Billy grew up in Purcell, OklahomaPurcell, Oklahoma
Purcell is located in the outer south suburban area of Oklahoma City. It is often called "Quarterhorse Capital of the World" and it is the county seat of McClain County , Oklahoma, United States; it also extends a short distance into Cleveland County. The population was 5,884 at the 2010 census...
, where she now raises her family. Before beginning a career in the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Oklahoma House of Representatives
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature, the legislative body of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its members are responsible for introducing and voting on bills and resolutions, providing legislative oversight for state agencies, and helping to craft the...
she served two terms on the Chickasaw
Chickasaw
The Chickasaw are Native American people originally from the region that would become the Southeastern United States...
Tribal Legislature from 1996-2001. Billy served on the National Board for Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
, as well as on the Sooner Council Girl Scouts Board.
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 (14), Nahinli (11) and Anoli (6).
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