PERSONAL: Joyce McDonald is a passionate naturalized American and demonstrates a great love of country in every challenge she undertakes. Joyce and her husband Gary have four grown children and ten grandchildren who all live in Pierce County. Gary is a Vietnam Veteran and a retired law enforcement officer. He also served with the State Attorney General’s Office investigating crimes against vulnerable adults. Joyce spent five terms in the Washington State House of Representatives and now serves on the Pierce County Council. Her continued goal is to be an effective advocate for our community wherever she serves and she will continue work hard to keep Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise our families. POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Vice Chair, Pierce County Council 2011 Chair, Economic Development Committee 2011 Vice Chair, Rules Committee 2011 Public Safety & Human Services Committee 2011 Executive Board, Puget Sound Regional Council 2011 Ranking Member, House Capital Budget Committee 2006-2008 Asst. Ranking Member, House Community, Economic Development & Trade 2003-2008 Member, House Appropriations Committee 2003-2008 Member, House Rules Committee 2003-2008 Ranking Member, Juvenile Justice & Family Law Committee 2003-2004 Assistant Republican Floor Leader 1999-2000 Member, Governor’s Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect 1999-2001 Member, House Judiciary Committee 1999-2000 Transportation Committee 1999-2000 Technology, Telecommunications, Energy Committee 1999-2000 Children & Family Services Committee 1997-1998 Trade and Economic Development Committee 1997-1998 Vice Chair, House Law & Justice Committee 1997-1998  AWARDS: Public Safety Appreciation Award, Pierce County Cooperative Cities Police Chiefs Superintendent's Superior Service Award, Bethel School District Legislator of the Year, Washington State Council of Police & Sheriffs Women of Influence Award, Business Examiner Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality Hero Award Legislative Leadership Award, Pierce County DUI Task Force Distinguished Alumni Award, Pierce College Finalist's Award, National Commission Against Drunk Driving Legislator of the Year, Washington State Council of Police & Sheriffs Guardian of Small Business Awards, National Federation of Independent Businesses Cornerstone Awards, Association of Washington Business   COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Member, Puyallup Valley Republican Women’s Club Former Volunteer, Drug Counseling Program, Remann Hall Past President, Summit Youth Center  Former Host Family, Youth for Understanding International Former Foster Parent/Parent Aide, Children’s Home Society Former youth softball and soccer coach Past Parent Teacher Association President Past Member, Eastern Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Past Member, Puyallup Kiwanis Past Member, Puyallup Main Street Association   EDUCATION: Formative education in Scotland Pierce College, Distinguished Alumni Award Northwest University, BA Organizational Management, Magna cum Laude