millions of dollars in funding for projects benefiting non-profits and neighborhoods. In December 2009, Senator Griffith had the honor of being elected by 23 of her peers as Chair of the Prince George’s County Delegation. In this capacity, she was the leading voice for the County in Annapolis on key policy issues. In addition to these roles, Griffith also served on the Child Welfare Work Group, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Maryland Film Industry Coalition, the Joint Committee on Children Youth and Families, and the House Judiciary Committee. She is a member of the Women's Caucus and Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Legislative notes Sponsored legislation leading to the Pension Reform creating savings for the State. Sponsored legislation to advance public art. References 1963 births 20th-century African-American people 20th-century African-American women 21st-century African-American politicians 21st-century African-American women 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians African-American state legislators in Maryland African-American women in politics Democratic Party Maryland state senators Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates Living people Montana State University Billings alumni Politicians from Great Falls, Montana Women state legislators in Maryland