Jane Haycock Woods (October 10, 1946 – July 18, 2022)[1] was an American educator and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1992 to 2000, and Virginia House of Delegates from 1988 to 1992.
Jane Woods | |
|---|---|
| 10th Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources | |
| In office January 14, 2002 – January 14, 2006 | |
| Governor | Mark Warner |
| Preceded by | Louis Rossiter |
| Succeeded by | Marilyn Tavenner |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – January 12, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Emilie Miller |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Byrne |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 37th district | |
| In office January 13, 1988 – January 8, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen E. Gordy |
| Succeeded by | Bob Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jane Alexandra Haycock October 10, 1946 Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2022 (aged 75) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | James R. F. Woods |
| Alma mater | American University (BA) |
Biography
editShe was for many years an elementary teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools.
In 1999, Woods lost her Senate reelection bid against former U.S. Representative Leslie L. Byrne. In 2002, she was appointed Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources by Democratic Governor Mark Warner, serving in that role until 2006.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Jane Haycock Woods
- ^ R.H. Melton (December 24, 2001). "Warner Pick For Cabinet Faces Ethical Scrutiny". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Fairfax Teacher to Run for 37th District Seat". Washington Post. February 26, 1987. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
External links
edit- Jane Woods at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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