Sylvia Laughter
Sylvia Laughter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 2003 – January 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Ann Kirkpatrick Albert Tom |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1999 – January 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Hart John Verkamp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1959 Baby Rocks, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 63) Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | Navajo, American |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residence | Kayenta, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Politician |
Sylvia Laughter (c. 1959 – October 15, 2022) was an American politician who was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from January 1999 until January 2005. She was the first Navajo woman to serve in the Arizona legislature, as well as the first and only politically independent legislator to serve in the state legislature since Arizona's statehood in 1912.