Full Name:
Linda J. Gray
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Larry; 2 Children: Larry Jr., Michelle
Birth Date:
06/23/1949
Birth Place:
Saint Charles, MO
Home City:
Phoenix, AZ
Religion:
Christian
BS, Recreation Administration/Sociology, University of Northern Colorado, 1971
Precinct Committee Member, District 10 Republican Party, 1994-present
Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 1, 2014
Senator, Arizona State Senate, 2004-2012
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 10, 2002-2004
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 16, 1996-2002
Member, Washington Elementary School Board, 1994-1998
Member, Education Commission of the States, 2000-present
Committee Member, National Safety Council, Alcohol & Other Drugs Committee, 2007
Member, Steering Committee, Education Commission of the States, 2006
Member, Executive Commission for Coalition for Tobacco Free, 1982-2000
Note Reader Scopist, Self Employed, 1994-present
Court Report Transcription, 1994-1997
Childcare Coordinator, Hoffmantown Church, 1980-1983
Assistant Manager, Kirkland Air Force Base, Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course, 1977
Track Coach & Receptionist, Brownell Talbot School, 1973-1974
Group Worker, Social Settlement, Omaha, Nebraska, 1971-1973
Member, National Safety Council Drug & Alcohol Council, 2007-present
Member/Education Committee, American Legion Exchange Council, 1998-present
Board of Directors, National Organization for Women Legislators, 1996-present
Member, American Family Association
Transportation Committee Member, American Legislative Exchange Council
Volunteer, Angel Tree Project
Member, Concerned Women for America
Member, National Conference of State Legislators
Arizona Director, National Foundation of Women Legislators
Member, Republican Women of Prescott
State Director, National Education Chairman, National Foundation of Women Legislators, 2002-2008
Co-Chair, National Civics Education, 2003-2005
Member, Character Education Task Force, 2002
Awards:
MADD Making A Difference Award 2 years
Governor's Office of Highway Safety
Hershella Horton Award for work with Domestic Violence
Caring Spirit Award - help senior citizens stay in home with increased help with Meals on Wheels program
Current Car:
1992 Camry, 2002 Avalanche, 2004 Avalon
all are paid for
Father's Name:
Jim Wildman
Father's Occupation:
pipe fitter
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Of course Linda Gray from Dallas
Michael Landon
Favorite Book:
Most recent: The Shack
Favorite Quote:
Don't try to justify what your conscience condemns.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Sewing, cooking, hiking
Mother's Name:
Billie Grey Wildman
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Jesus Christ
Personal Hero and Why:
The Hoyt Team because of the love of a father for his special needs son.
Spouse's Occupation:
Phoenix Police officer for 36 years