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

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 in 1945, after which she attended Pueblo Junior College before receiving a degree in history and teaching certificate from Western State.[1]

Career

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

Mildred Gust married Donald Mattingly in 1957. The couple had three daughters.[1]

She died November 1, 2021.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mildred June Gust Mattingly Obituary". The Pueblo Chieftain. May 28, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  2. ^ "Delegates Chosen at Demo Meet". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. June 27, 1976. pp. 4A. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Hogan among last four delegates to convention". Greeley Daily Tribune. June 28, 1976. p. 16. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ McAvoy, Tom (March 22, 1994). "Mattingly carries first bill on House floor". The Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Mears, Jennifer (November 10, 1994). "GOP gains better than anticipated". Fort Collins Coloradoan . pp. C1 – C2. Retrieved March 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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