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Show SCOTT JOSEPHINE Elected July 16, 1895 Josephine J'. Scott pioneers of Utah. On husband Her was Albetr C. to Jensen Utah. Her JENSEN 1943 was born parents to were C. and the early George among and of this union two and Jo Anne B. Hultman. Jensen Mary Louise Phillips bon, were Josephine at Provo, 1935 daughters Josephine was an active participant in politics and prior to her Salt Lake legislative experience was employed in the County Recorder's office. She was elected to the House of Representatives where she served four terms. 1935 to 1941. She served Appropriations and other committees. on the Labor, Education, She the Beautification of the Jordan River; one of the the original Pension Act for Senior citizens in 1935; low cost housing passed by the house and Senate, but the Governor; and the 70 car Limit Act. sponsored of sponsors original by vetoed Josephine called herself counted one of the ability to see all sides was In New 1936 she recognition for her article on "The published in the Fireman's Magazine in 1936. also delivered on the air from Salt Lake City in received national Deal," which This address 1936. friend of labor and in a 1941 report she best legislators for fairness and the of a question. a was was In addition to participation in politics, Rep. Jensen was active in the PTA where she was elected as president of the Riverside School P.T.A. She was president of the Wasatch Business and Professional Women's Club and of the Utah OWLs. Following her service in the legislature, she was employed as supervisor of the filing department of the State Tax Commission and following that, again in Salt Lake County offices. Until her death, balmy climate of she our resided in Anaheim, southern neighbor. California enjoying the 97 |
