Background
Daisy Lambert Lawler was born on December 24, 1942 in Walters, Oklahoma to parents Robert and Dorothy Lambert.
Daisy Lambert Lawler was born on December 24, 1942 in Walters, Oklahoma to parents Robert and Dorothy Lambert.
Lawler attended Cameron University while raising her children. She set up her classes in a way that she would be able to acquire an education while simultaneously having a family. Three years later, in 1974, Lawler graduated with her Bachelor in elementary education.
Lawler finished in December and began teaching first grade in January at a rural school with about 400-500 students.
She remained in the same classroom, teaching first grade, for eighteen years. After moving to another classroom and teaching fifth and sixth grade, Lawler decided it was time to move to another school.
She completed her career in education in the Duncan school district, teaching first grade for eight years.
Lawler retired after teaching for 28 years. Lawler"s husband had previously ran for office, igniting her own interest in politics.
Her husband was in the from 1990-1994.
When she had decided to retire from teaching, Lawler simultaneously decided to run for office.
Lawler was elected to the in 2002 and served until 2006, representing District 24. Lawler was an educator for 28 years before running for political office. Her dedication to education continued through her time in the legislature, as she was a tireless advocate for children, education, and improved care for the elderly.
Lawler"s parents were self-employed dairy farmers with limited education.
Lawler decided she wanted to return to college and the family moved back south and built a farm. Education Lawler served District 24 from 2002 - 2006.
During her first term, Lawler ran against an incumbent of the opposing party. She raised around $42–45,000 during her first campaign, catching positive attention with the slogan, "Pick Daisy." Lawler campaigned on several issues, including funding education first, the improvement of roads and bridges, assisting senior citizens with the high cost of medication and decreasing recidivism in the state run prison systems
Lawler was the first woman selected to be on the committee of Agriculture and two years later would be the first woman to chair the committee.
Committees Chair of Select Agencies Chair of Agriculture Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Education Vice-chair on the Subcommittee on Aerospace and Communications Aside from her service in the and career in education, Lawler distributed her time with various organizations, including: American Association of Retired Persons American Association of University Women Baptist Church Women Ministries Beta Zeta Delta Kappa Gamma, Duncan Chapter New Hope Baptist West Church Graduate, Oklahoma Agency Advocacy Leadership Academy Retired Teachers Nominating Committee, Sooner Girl Scout Secretary, Stephens County Christmas Board.