Joyce Elliott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Joyce Elliott

American politician

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1951

Place of Birth: Willisville, Arkansas, United States

Profession: teacher, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Joyce Elliott

  • Joyce Ann Elliott (born March 20, 1951) is a Democratic member of the Arkansas Senate, representing the 31st District, which consists of a portion of Pulaski County, since 2009.
  • She is the former Majority Leader and was previously a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2000 through 2006.
  • She has continued to be active in her party at the local, state, and national levels.
  • Elliot acted as the chairman of the Whole Child Community Program and was the vice chairman of both the Arkansas Legislative Council of Policy Making and the Joint Public Retirement and Social Security programs.
  • Elliott has also served on numerous committees in the Arkansas 90th General Assembly.Elliott has been recognized for her excellence during her time in the offices of both the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas Senate.
  • She was given the Arkansas Municipal League Distinguished Legislator Award at its 83rd convention as well as the recipient of another award in 2003 by the Arkansas Labor Council for her contribution to community service.
  • She was granted the Pacesetter Award and was named by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as one of the “Ten Best Legislators” that same year. Throughout her years as an Arkansas legislator, Elliott has been the chairwoman for many different committees.
  • Some of which include: the While Child Community Program Committee, Vision 2025 Legislative Commission on the Future of Higher Education Committee, the Education-House & Senate Act 64 AD HOC Subcommittee and the AR Comprehensive School Improvement Plans Committee.
  • She has also been a sponsor and/or co-sponsor of over 20 bills, most of which education-oriented, that have reached debate on the floor.

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