Legislative Biography -- 71st (2001) Session

DAWN GIBBONS

Republican

Washoe County Assembly

District No. 25

Small Business Owner

E-mail: dgibbons@asm.state.nv.us

 

 

Born:  1954; Atlanta, Georgia.

Educated:  University of Nevada, Reno; Old College, Reno.

Married:  Jim.

Children:  Chris, Jennifer, Jimmy.

Hobbies/Special Interests:  Reading, skiing, writing, piano, aerobics.

Legislative Service:  Nevada Assembly, 1991 (appointed to fill vacancy), 1999-2001--three regular sessions.

 

Affiliations:  Bernice Mathews Elementary School Foundation Member; National Osteoporosis Advisory Board; Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce; Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board; Republican Women's Federal Forum; Congressional Spouses; Republican Women National Federation; Soroptimist International; Healthy Women 2000; Trustee, Desert Research Foundation.

 

Personal and Professional Achievements:  1988-89 Reno Business and Professional Woman of the Year Award; Sierra Bank Founding Board Member, 1992; Washoe County Airport Authority Board Trustee, 1993-97; Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Board Trustee, 1995-96; Chairman, Children's Cabinet; Committee to Aid Abused Women Board Member; American Red Cross Board Member; Founding Member of Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence; Toastmasters; French Ambassador, Nevada Opera Association, 1991; March of Dimes Member; Who's Who in Business; Who's Who of Women.