Indiana State Senate, 2008-present; 1988-1996; Senate Assistant Majority Whip, 1994-1996

Counties Served

Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Ripley, Rush, Shelby

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Environmental Affairs, R.M.

Education & Career Development

Health & Provider Services

Utilities

Other Committees

Indiana Legislative Rural Caucus, Co-Chair

Indiana Corn Marketing Council

Awards

Developmental Services, Inc. – Paul Roahrig Memorial President’s Award, 2010

New Horizons – New Horizons Partnership Award, 2010

Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association - Legislator of the Year, 2010

American Legion of Indiana - Distinguished Public Service Award, 2009

National Rifle Association - Defenders of Freedom Award, 1996

National Federation of Independent Business - Guardian of Small Business Award, 1996

National Association for Home Care - Legislator of the Year, 1996

Indiana Conservation Offices - Legislator of the Year, 1995

Presenter of the 1994 Contract With America

Indiana Farm Bureau - Woman of the Year, 1984

Civic Activities

Indiana Corn Growers Association, Past President, 1986

Indiana Farm Bureau, Member

Education

Sunman High School, 1966 Salutatorian

Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio - with Honors, 1969

Personal

Married- Frank Thompson; three children and eight grandchildren

Business

Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse