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Mildred Mattingly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the Pueblo County district | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Thiebaut |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Lawrence |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mildred Gust May 3, 1927 |
| Died | November 1, 2021 (aged 94) |
| Spouse |
Donald Mattingly (m. 1957) |
| Alma mater | Western Colorado University |
| Occupation | teacher, state legislator |
Mildred Mattingly (née Gust; 1927-2021) was a teacher and state legislator in Colorado. From 1993 to 1994, she represented Pueblo County in the Colorado House of Representatives. A Democrat, she was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1978 and represented District 47 in the Colorado House.
Early life and education
[edit]Gust was born on May 3, 1927, in Pueblo, Colorado to William Sterling and Minion Edith (née Riley) Gust. She had at least one sibling.[1]
In 1945, Gust graduated from Centennial High School, after which she attended Pueblo Junior College before receiving a degree in history and teaching certificate from Western State.[1]
Career
[edit]Mattingly taught history in Colorado's District 60 for 31 years.[1]
Mattingly officially began her political work when she was selected as a delegate for the 1976 Democratic National Convention, representing the third district.[2][3] In 1993, she was appointed to represent Pueblo County in the Colorado House of Representatives after Bill Thiebaut moved to the Colorado Senate. While in office, she sponsored a bill to make Pueblo the permanent headquarters for the Colorado Lottery.[4] Mattingly lost her seat to Joyce Lawrence for the 1995 election.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Mildred Gust married Donald Mattingly in 1957. The couple had three daughters.[1]
She died November 1, 2021.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Mildred June Gust Mattingly Obituary". The Pueblo Chieftain. May 28, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Delegates Chosen at Demo Meet". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. June 27, 1976. pp. 4A. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hogan among last four delegates to convention". Greeley Daily Tribune. June 28, 1976. p. 16. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ McAvoy, Tom (March 22, 1994). "Mattingly carries first bill on House floor". The Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ Mears, Jennifer (November 10, 1994). "GOP gains better than anticipated". Fort Collins Coloradoan . pp. C1–C2. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.