Born in Cushing,OK in 1953,Denney was a middle child,with an older sister and a younger brother. Her mother stayed at home and her father worked in the insurance business.
Education
Denney graduated from Cushing High School in 1971. She then entered Oklahoma State University,where she received a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics in 1976. She received her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1978.[1]
Career
In 1979,Denney became co-owner of Veterinary Medical Associates,Inc. She has been involved in her community in many capacities,including serving as city commission mayor and vice-mayor of Cushing,OK from 1994–2003. From 1995–2004,she served on the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. She is currently[when?] a member of the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.[2]
House of Representatives (2004–2016)
Denney was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2004 and served until 2016,when the term limit was reached. Over 12 years,she authored 204 bills[3] and served as the speaker pro tempore. She was recently[when?] appointed to the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4]
Past committees
A&B common education (chair)
Appropriations and budget
Common education
Conference committee on common education
Conference committee on energy and aerospace
Conference committee on higher education and careertech
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