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Sen. Jean Leising > About Sen. Jean Leising About Sen. Jean Leising

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

Counties Served in Indiana Senate District 42
Decatur, Fayette, Rush, Shelby and a portion of Franklin county

Political Affiliation
Republican

Standing Committees
Agriculture & Small Business
Education & Career Development
Health and Provider Services; Provider Services Subcommittee
Utilities & Technology

Other Committees
Indiana Legislative Rural Caucus, Co-Chair

Awards
Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association - Legislator of the Year, 2010
American Legion of Indiana - Distringuidged 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; four children and seven grandchildren

Business
Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse

Statehouse contact information
Phone: (800) 382-9467 or (317) 232-9400
Legislative Assistant: Carol Matthews