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| Title | Oral history interview with Lisa Johnson Billy |
| Interviewee | Billy, Lisa Johnson |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 12/3/2007 |
| Abstract | Lisa Johnson Billy is among the few women who have served in the Oklahoma state legislature; elected to the House of Representatives in 2004; born in Purcell, Oklahoma; spent most of childhood on a farm in Bristow, Oklahoma; father worked for OG&E; involved with art club and the Native American Student Association in high school; elected to student council in senior year; college; involved in campus activities; founded an organization called the ''Peacemakers''; Sequoyah boarding school; beginning a family; father was a Chickasaw legislator; ran, won, served six years on the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature; Helen Cole, former state senator; deciding to run for state legislature; shoestring campaign; election day; swearing in day; Lincoln Boulevard and the Capitol; responsibility; first time presenting a bill; pro-life legislation; legislation to prevent pornography from being displayed on billboards; passion for issues that impact families and children; role model; family life during session; typical day during session; International Tribal State Relations Committee; helped form the Native American caucus; committees; catch-up learning and understanding the process; hurdles; gender; advice for women considering running for the legislature; campaign slogan, ''Tougher than you think, works harder than you believe''; knocking doors; native language; and wardrobe. |
| Subject | Billy, Lisa Johnson, 1967- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | Lisa Johnson Billy was interviewed December 3, 2007 as part of the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project. Mrs. Johnson Billy was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2004 and is currently serving. She represents House District 42 and is a member of the Republican Party. Mrs. Johnson Billy shares memories of her childhood and college days and discusses her passion for issues that impact families and children. She also talks about drawing from her experiences as a Chickasaw tribal legislator while serving in the House of Representatives. |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_034 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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| Title | Excerpt 1 |
| Interviewee | Billy, Lisa Johnson |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 12/3/2007 |
| Subject | Billy, Lisa Johnson, 1967- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | In this audio excerpt, Lisa Johnson Billy talks about her path to the Oklahoma Legislature. |
| Format | audio/.mp3 |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_034 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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