Lori Millin
Lori Millin | |
|---|---|
| Minority Caucus Chairman of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Meuli |
| Succeeded by | Bob Nicholas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lori Ann Millin September 4, 1969 Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | John Thomas Garrison (m. 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Presentation College |
| Profession | Politician, surgical first assistant |
Lori Ann Millin (born September 4, 1969) is an American politician who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, representing the 8th legislative district of Wyoming as a Democrat. She served as Minority Caucus Chairman of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2009 to 2010.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Millin was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 4, 1969.[3] She graduated from the Surgical Technology Program at Presentation College in 1988.[4]
Career
[edit]Millin worked as a surgical technologist for the Memorial Hospital of Laramie County/United Medical Center from 1988 to 1993. She also worked as a surgical technologist/surgical first assistant for Yellowstone Surgery Center from 1993 to 1996. Millin has been a self-employed surgical first assistant since 1996.[4]
Millin served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011.[a] She represented the 8th[b] legislative district of Wyoming as a Democrat. Millin served as Minority Caucus Chairman of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2009 to 2010.
During her time in office, Millin served on the following committees:
- Management Audit Committee (2007–2008)
- House Journal (2007–2008)
- House Labor, Health and Social Services (2007–2010)
- Select Committee on Legislative Process (2007–2008)
- Select Committee on Legislative Technology (2007–2008)
- House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources (2009–2010)
- Select Committee on Legislative Technology and Process (2009–2010)
- Department of Health Advisory Council (2009–2010)
- State Office Building Exterior Design Oversight Committee (2009–2010)
- NCSL - Legislative Effectiveness (2009–2010)
Millin was succeeded by Republican Bob Nicholas.[5][6]
Millin was employed as the office manager at a New York life insurance company.[7]
Political positions
[edit]During her tenure in the Wyoming Legislature, Millin introduced a bill that would ban indoor smoking statewide. According to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Millin received a death threat for doing so.[8]
Millin received an A− rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) in 2010.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Millin married Thomas Garrison in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 1, 2019.[7] She has three children.
Millin is a member of the Cheyenne League of Women Voters, the Women's Civic League of Cheyenne, the Wyoming Guardianship Corporation Board, and the Wyoming Youth Challenge Foundation Board. She has also served as president of the Wyoming Association of Surgical Technologists.[3]
Millin was elected vice president of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting in 2012.[10]
Notes
[edit]- ^ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Millin served from 2007 to 2010.
- ^ According to Ballotpedia and Vote Smart, Millin represented the 5th district.
References
[edit]- ^ "House District 08: Representative Lori Millin". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
- ^ 60th Wyoming Legislature (PDF), Wyoming Hospital Association, p. 13, archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2023
- ^ a b c "Lori Millin's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lori Millin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ "2010 Certified Primary Election Candidate Roster" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. May 28, 2010. p. 7. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Barron, Joan (October 23, 2010). "Pilot, lawyer vie for vacant Wyoming House seat". Casper Star-Tribune. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Millin-Garrison wedding 8-18-19". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. August 18, 2019. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ The Sundance Times. February 21, 2008. p. 5. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "Lori Millin's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Schwem, Mary (October 9, 2012). "Congratulations Member Lori Millin". Rotary Club of Cheyenne. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile from Ballotpedia
- Profile from Vote Smart
