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In 1981, Mrs. Troxell questioned the appointment of former Governor [[Orval E. Faubus]], a Democrat, as director of the scandal-plagued Arkansas Veterans's Affairs Department. The selection was made by Governor [[Frank D. White]], only the second Republican governor of Arkansas since [[Reconstruction]]. "... Obviously, I do not want to go back to the kind of regime we had when he was governor ... Believe me, that was machine politics at its worst," Mrs. Troxell said of the Faubus era (1955–1967). Among those defending the selection were former gubernatorial candidate [[Len Blaylock]] of Perry County, [[U.S. Representative]] [[John Paul Hammerschmidt]] of Harrison, and former state Representative]] [[Danny L. Patrick]]. These Republicans argued that Faubus was ideally suited for the particular position.
In 1981, Mrs. Troxell questioned the appointment of former Governor [[Orval E. Faubus]], a Democrat, as director of the scandal-plagued Arkansas Veterans's Affairs Department. The selection was made by Governor [[Frank D. White]], only the second Republican governor of Arkansas since [[Reconstruction]]. "... Obviously, I do not want to go back to the kind of regime we had when he was governor ... Believe me, that was machine politics at its worst," Mrs. Troxell said of the Faubus era (1955–1967). Among those defending the selection were former gubernatorial candidate [[Len Blaylock]] of Perry County, [[U.S. Representative]] [[John Paul Hammerschmidt]] of Harrison, and former state Representative]] [[Danny L. Patrick]]. These Republicans argued that Faubus was ideally suited for the particular position.
Troxell also questioned Governor White over the proposed [[Equal Rights Amendment]]. When White declined to include ERA in the agenda for a special legislative session in the fall of 1981, Troxell attempted to meet with White. "I asked if there was any opportunity for a group to see the governor, but his schedule was completely full," Troxell told the since defunct ''Arkansas Gazette.''
Troxell also questioned Governor White over the proposed [[Equal Rights Amendment]]. When White declined to include ERA in the agenda for a special legislative session in the fall of 1981, Troxell attempted to meet with White. "I asked if there was any opportunity for a group to see the governor, but his schedule was completely full," Troxell told the since defunct ''Arkansas Gazette.''
Mrs. Troxell was an active member of the Rose Bud First [[Baptist]] Church, having worked over the years with the youth, the [[choir]], and the Women's [[Missionary]] Union. She established the Nolan and Leona Troxell Perpetual Church Scholarship. In 1994, the Rose Bud congregation named its new church education building after her.
Mrs. Troxell was an active member of the Rose Bud First [[Baptist]] Church, having worked over the years with the youth, the [[choir]], and the Women's [[Missionary]] Union. She established the Nolan and Leona Troxell Perpetual Church Scholarship. In 1994, the Rose Bud congregation named its new church education building after her.