United States Congresswoman. A member of the Democratic Party, she served Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 until 1997. During her twenty-four years in Congress, she was a strong voice who passionately championed for women's causes. She served on the Armed Services Committee and served as Chairwoman of the Post Office and Civil Service Subcommittee. She spearheaded efforts for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 and was chiefly responsible for the National Child Protection Act of 1993. Her father was an aviation insurance adjuster, her mother was an elementary school teacher, Patricia was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She studied at the University of Minnesota and later attained her law degree from Harvard University (1964). After settling in the Denver-area with her husband and children, she became involved in the political arena and defeated Congressman James McKevitt in the 1972 General Election. In 1989, she penned the book "Champion of the Great American Family." She died of complications from a stroke.

United States Congresswoman. A member of the Democratic Party, she served Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 until 1997. During her twenty-four years in Congress, she was a strong voice who passionately championed for women's causes. She served on the Armed Services Committee and served as Chairwoman of the Post Office and Civil Service Subcommittee. She spearheaded efforts for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 and was chiefly responsible for the National Child Protection Act of 1993. Her father was an aviation insurance adjuster, her mother was an elementary school teacher, Patricia was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She studied at the University of Minnesota and later attained her law degree from Harvard University (1964). After settling in the Denver-area with her husband and children, she became involved in the political arena and defeated Congressman James McKevitt in the 1972 General Election. In 1989, she penned the book "Champion of the Great American Family." She died of complications from a stroke.

Bio by: C.S.