Susie Proctor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27A district
In office October 30, 2015 – January 11, 2023
Preceded by	James E. Proctor Jr.
Succeeded by	Kevin Harris
Constituency	Charles County and Prince George's County
Personal details
Born	(1940-09-15) September 15, 1940 (age 84)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	James E. Proctor Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1961; died 2015)​
Children	Two children, three grandchildren
Residences	Accokeek, Maryland, U.S.
Alma mater	Bowie State College
Occupation	Educator

Elizabeth Gwendolyn Proctor, born on September 15, 1940, is an American politician. She served as a representative for District 27A in the Maryland House of Delegates. This group is part of Maryland's state government.

About Elizabeth Proctor

Elizabeth Proctor spent her career working in education. She went to Frederick Douglass High School. Later, she studied at Bowie State University. She earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1962. Then, she received a master's degree in special education in 1973. Special education helps students with unique learning needs.

Proctor worked as a special education teacher. She taught in the public schools of Prince George's County from 1962 to 1977. She also led the legislative committee for the Prince George's County Teacher's Association in 1999. Elizabeth Proctor has two children and three grandchildren.

Time in the Legislature

Elizabeth Proctor became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 2015. The House of Delegates is where lawmakers in Maryland meet. They discuss and vote on new laws. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed her to this role. She took the seat that became open after her husband passed away. She officially started her work on October 30, 2015. She served until January 11, 2023.

Working on Committees

Lawmakers often join special groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics. They study issues and propose new laws. Elizabeth Proctor was part of several important committees:

• Member, Appropriations Committee (2019–2023). This committee handles how the state spends money. She worked on health and social services. She also helped oversee state pensions.
• Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds (2019–2023). This group looks at how public money is managed.
• Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee (2021–2023). This committee checks how well government programs are working.
• Member, Judiciary Committee (2015–2018). This committee deals with laws about justice and courts. She worked on laws for young people.

Other Groups She Joined

Proctor was also a member of several other important groups:

• Law Enforcement Committee, Prince George's County Delegation (2017–2023).
• Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (2015–2023). This group supports Black lawmakers and communities.
• Women Legislators of Maryland (2015–2023). This group supports women in government.
• Fire/EMS Caucus (2017–2023). This group focuses on fire and emergency medical services.
• Maryland Veterans Caucus (2017–2023). This group supports military veterans.

What Elizabeth Proctor Supported

Elizabeth Proctor had clear ideas on many issues. She worked to improve life for people in Maryland.

Education

Proctor strongly supported education. She believed in raising teacher salaries. She also wanted to build new schools in Charles County. She also supported plans to build a new recreation center. This center would be in the southern part of Prince George's County.

In 2022, she did not support a plan to divide the College of Southern Maryland. This plan would have created a new college just for Charles County.

Community Issues

In January 2019, Proctor voted for a law that changed rules for political donations. This law allowed developers to donate to candidates in Prince George's County. She also voted for a law to help adults who are very sick. This law would provide palliative care. Palliative care focuses on giving comfort and support to people with serious illnesses. The House of Delegates passed this law.

Election Results