Marilyn's `Ohana: Andrew, Tom, Sam, John, Marilyn, Doug Ward and Kammy.

Marilyn Lee has been active in her community since she and her family settled in Mililani in 1981.  Her four children attended Mililani public schools, graduated from college, and are pursuing their chosen careers.  She served as President of the Mililani High School PTSA, helped establish the first School Community Based Management (SCBM) at Mililani High School and served as a member of the Mililani Waena Elementary School School Community Council (SSC).  Marilyn worked as a registered nurse at Wahiawa General Hospital for 24 years. 

Marilyn served on the Mililani Neighborhood Board #25 for 10 years, the last four as Chair.  Community activities include the Lions, Friends of the Mililani Library, and Corporate Board of the American Cancer Society.  She is the co-founder and President of the Central Oahu Caregivers Support Group, President of the Mililani Teen Support Organization, and Chair of the Legislative Action Committee of the Mililani Town Anti-Drug Committee, Mililani Drug Free.  

In 1996, Marilyn was elected to the House of Representatives.  She served as Vice Chair of the Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.  In 2002, her colleagues elected her Majority Floor Leader where she served for four years and also sat on the Judiciary and Consumer Protection Committees.  She is currently the Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee, a member of the Transportation, Labor and Public Safety Committees and a Majority Whip.  She is Vice-Chair of the Policy Committee of the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Co-chair of the Women's Legislative Caucus and Co-chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place.  

On the national scene, Marilyn was named Flemming Fellow in 1999 and participated in the US/Japan Exchange on Women in Public Policy in 2000.   She was a member of the first Foreign Policy Institute sponsored by the Center for Women Policy Studies in 2001. In 2003, she was selected as an Eleanor Roosevelt Fellow, traveling to China to study environmental issues.  In 2006 she was selected as one of 14 international women legislators to participate in the GlobalPOWER initiative of the Center for Women Policy Studies.

Marilyn has received a number of honors for both her professional and legislative work. 

• 1996 Manager of the Year, Wahiawa General Hospital
• 2005 Outstanding Elected Leader, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii
• 2008 Shining Light Award, Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans-presented in recognition of dedication to the needs of the elderly and outstanding compassionate service in the Twenty-fourth legislative session.
• 2008 Community Service Award, Health Association of Hawaii – presented at the annual Caring Awards Dinner of the Home Care and Hospice Division of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii for demonstrating a deep understanding of the value of home care and hospice values and issues, and providing sound public policy aimed at the preservation of independence, dignity, and autonomy of clients.
• 2008 Friends of Pharmacy Award, Hawaii Pharmacists Association – presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association. The Hawaii Pharmacists Association is a volunteer organization that represents the pharmacy practice in Hawaii.

• 2008 - Honored by the Hawaii Women's Political Caucus as a progressive female office holder who serves as a role model to other women interested in seeking public office.        

She keeps her constituents informed through monthly reports on Mililani Interactive, the Mililani Town website, at http://home.oceanic.com/mililani/.