Anne E. Lindeman

General Information

Anne Lindeman, Anne E. Wensley, Mrs. Robert W. Lindeman
Female
September 10, 1932
East Orange, Essex Co., NJ, USA
June 5, 2001
Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA

Biographical Information

The Honorable Anne E. Lindeman was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame and the following is from the Secretary of State's Press Release:

March 11, 2011

Arizona Women's Hall of Fame Announces Its Newest Inductees
PHOENIX – Yesterday afternoon at the Carnegie Library in Phoenix, five remarkable women were inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame.  Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies and honored the induction of Helene Bennett, Alice Birdsall, Pauline Brown, Jean Clark and Anne Lindeman.

“Last evening’s event was a wonderful celebration of these women’s contribution to Arizona’s history,” said Secretary Bennett.  In light of next year’s State Centennial, recognizing the role that women have taken in shaping Arizona is especially noteworthy.  I was delighted to join with former Secretary of State Betsey Bayless, who led the induction ceremony, in honoring the women who were inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame.”

The Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame program pays tribute posthumously, and honors in perpetuity, the remarkable women whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have played a significant role in the history of Arizona and provide a significant contribution to the historical record of the State of Arizona. Currently, 79 women have been inducted. Women are inducted into the Hall of Fame every two years.... The 2010 Inductees: ....

Anne E. Lindeman, 1932-2001
She is best known for her work to establish ASU West, her legislative service, and her unfailing advocacy for the elderly. She was a State Legislator from 1971-1986 and was the first woman to hold the post of Majority Whip in the Senate, from 1983-1986. She drafted the 1984 legislation creating ASU West.

Education

Registered Nurse: Memorial Hospital School of Nursing,  (n.d.)

Additional Information

She... was the first woman to hold the post of Majority Whip in the Senate, from 1983-1986.

(Arizona Secretary of State's March 11, 2011 press release)

Employment

Occupation Title Years
Government executive director, Governor's Advisory Council on Aging
Health Care evening supervisor, Wesson Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts
Health Care head nurse, Hastings Hospital, Hastings, Michigan
Health Care night supervisor of pediatrics, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lafayette, Indiana
Health Care registered nurse
Government secretary to Sen. Dan Halacy 1966 - 1970
Government secretary, Senate Education Committee 1968 - 1972
Government secretary to Sen. Fred Koory 1971 - 1972

Arizona Legislative Service

Session Chamber Party District City County Office Notes
31st Legislature, 1st Regular House Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
31st Legislature, 2nd Regular House Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
32nd Legislature, 1st Regular House Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
32nd Legislature, 2nd Regular House Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
33rd Legislature, 1st Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
33rd Legislature, 2nd Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
34th Legislature, 1st Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
34th Legislature, 2nd Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
35th Legislature, 1st Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
35th Legislature, 2nd Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Phoenix Maricopa
36th Legislature, 1st Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) (2003-12) Phoenix Maricopa Majority Whip
36th Legislature, 2nd Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) (2003-12) Phoenix Maricopa Majority Whip
37th Legislature, 1st Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) (2003-12) Phoenix Maricopa Majority Whip
37th Legislature, 2nd Regular Senate Republican 17 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) (2003-12) Phoenix Maricopa Majority Whip

Sources

Birth: Arizona Legislative Biography sheet, parents:  Roy J. and Elizabeth M. Wensley; Middle Initial: SSDI; Death: SSDI

Education:

Anne E. Lindeman (1932-2001). (n.d.). Retrieved May 26, 2017, from https://www.azwhf.org/inductions/inducted-  women/anne-e-lindeman-1932-2001/