Betty Boyd (Colorado legislator)

Betty Boyd (born September 16, 1943) is an American state legislator. She represented the 21st district in the Colorado State Senate.[2] During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.[3]

Betty Boyd
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 21st district
In office
March 2006  January 9, 2013
Preceded byDeanna Hanna [1]
Succeeded byJessie Ulibarri
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
2001–2006
Succeeded byAndy Kerr
Personal details
Born (1943-09-16) September 16, 1943
Manchester, Connecticut
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Douglas
Children2
ResidenceLakewood, Colorado
WebsiteOfficial website

Biography

Early life and education

Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from Upsala College in New Jersey.[4]

Marriage and children

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

References

  1. Hughes, Jim (2006-03-22). "Sen. Hanna has tearful send-off". Denver Post. p. B2. Her successor, Betty Boyd, must wait two days to assume the seat...
  2. Colorado General Assembly Page Archived January 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Bartels, Lynn (2009-04-18). "Shaffer next in line for Senate president". Denver Post.
  4. Votesmart
  • campaign website
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