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Show appointed by Governor Rampton to fill the unexpired term. She ran but was defeated. In 1974 she tried again, and won; and repeated her victory in 1976. Her ERA advocacy cost her the seat in 1978. Although the state Constitution in 1896 gave strong endorsement to women's rights, the LDS Church came out against it. not concerns "ERA" Vee attitudes, personal legal contended, in 1972, relationships". district encompassed the oldest, most historic part of the city and contains charming examples of early pioneer architecture. Vees She and Senator Bischoff were instrumental in the state purchasing the Glendinning home on South Temple for the Division of Fine arts, and acquiring land for reconstruction of the Community Memorial Chapel on Capitol Hill. She also supported the purchase of the D&RG Depot for the Di vision of State History, and making the Kearns She was the Mansion the Governor's Mansion. legislator-in residence who succeeded in acquiring the Devereaux Mansion for $750,000, Utah's first. Vee knew the problems of women in obtaining credit and cosponsored the Uniform Consumer Credit Code Modification, which, gave equal credit for consumers. opportunity creditworthy Tracy-Collins original policy included one of the first statements against In discrimination. of a 1974, BURROUGHS CLEARRING HOUSE, May national bank publication, devoted an article to Vee, her position and activities in Tracy-Collins Bank. The article was then Placed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD by Sen. Frank E. Moss, of what women can do and should be permitted to do. Rep. Carlisle identifies herself as a as an "cityscaper". example She was ft of grateful that bills allowing 500,000 sq. State Office buildings was defeated. She worked to keep the Capitol Hills area a landmark. She helped defeat the destruction of 100 homes to build better traffic patterns, and parking areas. She also sponsored bills that would use the geothermal springs in the area for the heating of state buildings. She continues to work for women's issues, following through on matters such as the letter to school district officials calling to the attention small number of women in administrative supervisory capacities in education. work as a registered lobbyist includes successful legislation for mammograms in 1991, and calling for gender balance on boards and commissions by appointing authorities, as well as a national commemorative stamp for Martha Hughes Cannon and her role as the first woman state senator in the United States in 1992. Her Rep. Carlisle has membership on organizations. 168 received many numerous boards, awards and her career includes cl ubs and other commissions, |
