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Show business career. When her Legislative District was reapportioned, state House of Representatives and won in 1966. she ran for the She referred to herself as a minority, minority, minority. One of 10 Democrats, a woman and a non-Mormon, non native. She was determined to convince the chauvinistic body to respect her as a person as well as for her beliefs. Her gratification came when she was elected to Leadership three out of the five terms she served. of the finest compliments she received was "you don't always with us, but we know where you stand and you can disagree without being disageeable". Of course the other compliment (7) was "you think like a man"! Milly was never afraid to make tough decisions and had the strength of her convictions. One agree out of her five terms, the Democrats were the Majority. The 38th session was one of the more interesting and frustrating. There were of a lot John Birch very conservative, Republicans who introduced many emotional The ERA was bills. also introduced. ran of and course that Bill was defeated. Feelings high Two Milly was was Majority Whip, Minority Leader and Majority Leader. Chairman Appropriations She Political Joint Subdivision Committee: Committee, and nearly all the Standing Comittees. of the She learned great patience, tolerance for the other persons point comes of view, that change and slowly. The gratification from learning that a person coming fdrom the sandhills of Nebraska, with no great educational background, not a native Utahn, could be elected to help make the laws of the land. It was accomplished with hard work and involvement in the system. Rep. Oberhansley resigned from the Legislature in 1976 when she was appointed to the Public Service Commission by Governor Rampton. She later the Chairman of the Commission for 6 years trying times. When she retired in 1982, it was the utility companies and the consumers. was some serving during a sad day for had a wonderful mother, two great daughters, Judy 4 5 and Carol e Jakeman grandchi ldren greatgrandchildren. They all live in Salt Lake County and are a close knit family. Her mothers passing away in 1984 left a legacy as Millie and her mother were very close. Milly says Johnson she and Rep. Oberhansley married Lynn (Bud) Bernard in 1972. It was a super marriage, and they enjoyed fifteen years of love and support for each others endeavors. He died in 1987. Presently, Milly spends half her time living in st. ?eorge in the Winter and Kearns in the summer. She thoroughly enJoys the free time to read, play Bridge, go to a few meetings and be with her family. 151 |
