Marilyn R. Goldwater
Marilyn Rubin Goldwater | |
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Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1975–1986 | |
Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1995–2007 | |
Succeeded by | William Frick |
Constituency | District 16, Montgomery County |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts | January 29, 1927
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | William H. Goldwater |
Residence | Bethesda, Maryland |
Occupation | Nurse |
Marilyn Goldwater is an American former politician from Bethesda, Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She was a Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 1975–86, and 1995–2007, representing Maryland's Legislative District 16 in Montgomery County.
Goldwater was born in Boston, Massachusetts.[1] She graduated from the Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1948 as a registered nurse (RN) before working as an emergency department nurse and hospital administrator.[2]
After moving to Maryland in 1960, Goldwater became active in local politics, initially through her children's PTA and later being elected president of the Women's Suburban Democratic Club.[1][2][3] She was first elected to the Maryland legislature in 1974, and as a freshman delegate, she was one of the first two women to be appointed to the Appropriations Committee.[1] She later ran unsuccessfully for Maryland Senate and served in the administration of Governor William Donald Schaefer as a health policy adviser.[3] In that position, she helped to start the Governor's Wellmobile Program, operated by the Maryland School of Nursing.[1] At the conclusion of Gov. Schaefer's second term, Goldwater ran again for the District 16 Delegate seat,[4] returning to the House of Delegates in 1995.[3] As a legislator, Goldwater was known for her healthcare advocacy;[1] she also supported the Intercounty Connector and opposed slot machines.[3]
Goldwater retired from the House of Delegates on August 27, 2007.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Dutton, Audrey (September 5, 2007). "Retired delegate praised for expertise". The Gazette.
- ^ a b "Maryland Nurse Seeks Better Care Through Legislation". American Journal of Nursing. 80 (6): 1180. June 1980.
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- ^ a b c d St. George, Donna (September 20, 2007). "Goldwater Bids Farewell To Unexpected Political Career". The Washington Post.
- ^ "House of Delegates, District 16". Washington Post. September 8, 1994.
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