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Show The issue ·for which the infamous she became best know, was legislation to Wade Supreme court decision of 1973. This allowed abortions on demand for all nine months of pregnancy reason. for any When the u. S. in its Webster Supreme Court, of De c i s i on 1989, opened the door for states to again become involved in some control of abortions, the pro-life organizations looked for someone in the utah Legislature to carry their banner. overturn She attended seversl Roe v. national conferences conducted by pro-life that utah should lead out in the nation on this issue, and she became their champion. Unfortunately, the Governor and many other legislators were not As a ready to address such a sensitive issue in an election year. compromise, an abortion task force was established and Rep. Nix, as member was abl e to make use of her knowl edge and contacts. a After many compromises, the State of Utah, in 1991 passed a law limiting some abortions. organizations and returned to Utah convinced I After leaving the legislature after two terms, she and her husband believed they would be freer to pursue other goals, like genealogy and grandchildren. However, .they are now as busy as ever in church and community affairs, such as the American Legislative Exchange She is also serving on the Council, Utah Eagle Forum, and Legacy. the American Commi t tee for Invi tation National Leadership had the Conference and has oportunity to help leaders of the countries of Central Europe and the Soviet Union understand how to make freedom work. 211 |
