Betty Boyd (born September 16, 1943) is an American

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. She represented the 21st district in the

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During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.

Biography

Early life and education

Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from

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Legislative career

* Former President Pro Tempore, Colorado State Senate * Senator, Colorado State Senate, 2006-2012 or 2013 ** 2011-2012 Committees: *** Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair *** Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly *** State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate ** 2009-2010 Committees: *** Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate *** State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate * Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2001-2006

Marriage and children

Betty and Douglas Boyd have two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.

References

External links

campaign website
Betty Boyd LinkedIn
{{DEFAULTSORT:Boyd, Betty Living people 1943 births Upsala College alumni Democratic Party Colorado state senators Democratic Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives People from Manchester, Connecticut Women state legislators in Colorado 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century members of the Colorado General Assembly