TOM ALLEY THOMAS J. ANDERSON 105th Dlstr¡ct 28th Distrlct

BOBAY D. CRIM SPEAKER 82nd Districl MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STEVE ANDREWS LOREN S. ARMBRUSTER 106th D¡strict 84lh Dlsirict

MARY KEITH BALLANTINE JAMES A. BARCIA 23rd Distlct 'f01st D¡stricl

MICHAEL J. BENNANE JOHN BENNETT CONNIE BEFUBE BINSFELD WìLBUR V. BROTHERTON 1st District 34lh Di6lrlct 1O4th District 64th Dlstrict MARY C. BFOWN THOMAS H. BROWN 46lh D¡str¡ct 37th Dlslricl

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WILLIAM F. BRYANT, JR. W. PERRY BULLARD 13lh Dlstrlcl 53rd Distrlct

J. MICHAEL BUSCH MARTIN D. BUTH lmth Dlslr¡cl 90th D¡str¡ct

NICK CIABAMITARO BARBARA.ROSE COLLINS JOE CONROY 72nd Dlstrlct 2161 Dlstdcl 79th D¡strict

¡- ALAN L. CROPSEY HARMON G. CBOPSEY sth Dlslr¡cl 42nd Distr¡cl

THOMÀS S. HUSBAND ClÉrk ol the Housð MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

DOUG CRUCE GEORGE CUSHINGSERRY, JR. 71st D¡strlct 4th Dlstrlct

JAMES E. DEFEBAUGH DAN L. DeGROW 65th District 76th Dlstrlct

FREDEFICK P. DILLINGHAM LEWIS N. DOOAK JAMES K. DRESSEL MAT J. DUNASKISS 51st Dlslilct 86th Dlstrict 95th District 61st Dlstr¡ct DENNIS M. DUTKO DAISY ELLIOTT 25th Dislrlct 8th District

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ROBERT L. EMERSON DAVIO H. EVANS 81st Distr¡ct 75th District

RICHARD D. FESSLER BICHARD FITZPATRICK 24th District 48th Dlstrlci

JOE FORBES EOGAR A. GEERLINGS EDGAR W. GIESE DONALD H. GILMER 61h Dlsldci 97th Distr¡ct 98th District 55th District JACK L. GiNGRASS CARL F. GNODTKE 109th District 4{,rd Diãtr¡ct

MELVIN De STIGTER Assistant Clerk of lhe House MEMBERS r OF THE ld HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN JAMES E. HADDEN 50lh District 40th Dlslilct

PATRICK L. HARRINGTON MICHAEL D. HAYES 39th Oistr¡ct 102ñd Distilct

PAUL B. HENRY CURTIS HERTEL PAUL HILLEGONDS DAVID C. HOLL¡STEN 91st District 12lh D¡alrict 54th D¡str¡ct 57th D¡strlct KIFSY HOLMES MOBRIS HOOD, JR. 26th Dlstrict 8th Þlstr¡ct

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BAYMOND W. HOOD, SB. TEOLA PEARL HUNTER 7th Distr¡ct sth D¡€trlct

D. J. JACOBETTI SHIRLEY JOHNSON 1(Eth D¡stdct 68th D¡stricl

KENNÉDY H. LYNN JONDAHL WILLIAM R. KEITH JOHN T. KELSEY BELA Ê. ¡5rh Distrlct 50th Dlstr¡ct 33rd Dislrict 70th Distrìct CAFOLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK JACK E. KIBKSEY 'l8lh Dlstrlct 35lh Dlstrlcl

FRANK FOLARON Chief Sergeant at Arms MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

MAFVIN L. MICKEY KNIGHT DONALD W. KOIVISTO 96th olstr¡ct 1toth Dlstr¡ot

LEO R. LALONÐE BURTON LELANO 73rd Districl 2nd District

EVERITT F. LINCOLN EDWABD E. MAHALAK THOMAS C. MATHIEU JOHN M. MAYNARD 49th D¡strict 38th Distr¡ct 92¡d Dlstrlct 74th D¡str¡ct LUCILLE H. MCCOLLOUGH RUTH B. MCNAMEE 31st Dlslrict 03rd Olstrict

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MAfiHEW McNEELY CHARLÊS L. MUELLER lpth District 83rd Distrlct

KEITH MUXLOW ERNESf W. NASH 77th Dlstrict 56th Distrlct

R. OTTEIìBACHER P. OGONOWSKI JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. RALPH A. OSTLING JOHN CASMER Di6trlcl 3rd Distr¡cl Sth Dlstrict 103rd Distrlct 93rd GARY M. OWEN JEFFREY D. PAODEN 22nd Dislr¡ct 27th Dlstrlct

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GAAY L. RANDALL WILLIAM A. RYAN 89th District 14th Dlstr¡ct

THOMAS E. SCOTT ALFRÊD A. SHERIDAN 80th D¡strict 29th Dlstrict Dec6as€d

JELT SIETSEMA SYLVIA SKREL NICK H. SMITH FOY SMITH 94th Dtstrict 36lh D¡strict 4lst District 52nd Diatr¡ct VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. FRANCIS F. SPANIOLA 1oth Dlstrlct 87th olslrlct

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DEBBIE STABENOW LAD S. STACEY 58th Distrlct 44th Dlstrlct

STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI THAODEUS C. STOPCZYNSKI 1glh Distr¡ct llth Dlslrict

TERRELL CLAUDE A. TRIM JOHN GRÊGORY STBAND JOYCE SYMONS ETHEL gth ôoth D¡strict 78lh Dlslrict 3ûh Dlslrict Distrlcl GARY VANÊK DONALD VAN SINGEL 66th D¡slr¡cl goth District

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

CHARLES H. VARNUM JUANITA WAIKINS 107th Dlslrict 20th Olstrict

ROBERT A. WELBOBN FRANK V. WIEFZBICKI 47th Dlstilct 17th D¡slr¡ct

L. JEAN WILLOUGHBY DANA F. WILSON JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR. RICHARD A. YOUNG 62nd District 69lh District 1sth Di6trict 32nd District 128 MANUAL

REPRESENTATIVES

TOM ALLEY l05th Representative District: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Bay (part), Gladwin, Ioscs, Midland (part), Montmorency (part), Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon (part). Democrat, of West Branch; born Feb. 19, 1946 in Bay County; B.A. 1968' M.A. 1975 Central Michigan University; married Aug. 19, 1967, son, Michael; Catholic; school teacher; Ogemaw Township Supervisor (Ogemaw County); Democratic Party offices held: Ogemarry Cõunty Democratic chairman 6 years, Democratic State Central Committee member, officei-atJarge Michigan Democratic Party, delegate 1976 Nation{ c-onv., county co-ordinator fõr Frank Kelley for Senate 1974, county co-ordinator for for Góv. 194, county co-ordinator for for senate 1976; Knights of columbus, Loyal Order of Moose, Michigan Education Association, Organization for the Preservation of Michigan Forests, Inc.; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

THOMAS J. ANDERSON 28th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Southgate; born November 21, l9l9 at St. Joseph, Missouri; married 1942 to Margaret Anderson; children: Laurel (Moore), Eugene and Craig; attended Ford Motor Co. Engineering School, 1946-47; U.S. Army Electronic Schools; 1943-45; U.S. Marine Corps Schools, 1950-51 and U.S. Marine Corps Institute (correspondence),1947-51; retired engineer, Ford Motor Co.; precinct delegate, 1952-58; Ecorse Township Supervisor' 1953-58; Mayor, Southgate, 1958-61; Wayne County Board of Supervisors, 1953-61; chairman, Wayne County Building Authority, 1961.65; president, Southgate City Council, 1963-64; U'S' Army, 1941-46; U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, active duty 1950-51; Protestant; member of Kiwanis Club since 1953, president, 1965; American Legion, Marine Corps League; YMCA' executive board, 1961-65; United Community Services, board ofdirectors, 1955-60; director, Southgate Bank, 1958-63; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session. Served as Assistant Majority since 1971. Legislative assignments include chairmanship of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation, 1969-present; co-chairman of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules since 1975, and membership on the Economic Development Committee (since 1965), including chairmanship of the Energy sub-committee. For the National Conference of State Legislatures, served as chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology,19T0-76, as chairman of the Task Force on Remote Sensing From Space, 1980-B2, and as a member ofthe Executive Board, 1976-79. ln 1972-73, was chairman of a special National Task Force on Solid Waste Management for the Council of State Governments, and in 1974-75 served as a member of the National Task Force on Fisheries Management for the Council. Represents the Legislature on the Executive Board of Michigan Energy and Resource Research Association (MERRA), serving as Board chairman in l98l-82. Served as a consultant for the National Science Foundation, Washington, and as a member of the Intergovernmental Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Panel in the Office of the President, 1976-81, and as a member of the NASA Regional Applications Committee of the Space Applications Board, 1978-81.

STEVE ANDREWS l06th Representative District: Counties of Alpena, Antrim (part), Charlevoix (part)' Cheboygan (part), Montmorency (part), Otsego, and Presque Isle. Republican, of Wolverine; born Oct. 15, 1949 at Grayling; Central Michigan' Eastern Michìgan, and Michigan State Universities; married, wife Karen, son Dana born July ll,1978; U.S. Ñavy, medic with lst Marine Division, Viet Nam; business self-employed: Gaylord Area JCs, Elks, Otsego County United Way board of directors;- elected to House oI Representatives in 1978.

LOREN S. ARMBRUSTER 84th Representative District: Counties of Genesee (part), Saginaw (part), and Tuscola' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 129

Republican, of Caro; born Dec. 5, l9l7 at Sebewaing; graduate of Michigan State University, 1941,8.S., Agriculture,8.4., Education; married the former Edna M. Golden, 1943; sons: Curtis J., Dennis 4., daughter: Vicki M. (Mrs. Pete Hanold); high school teacher, two years; Michigan State University Extension Service, five years; 22 years executive vice-pres. of Michigan-Ohio Sugar Beet Grower Assn.; prior to being elected State Representative, active in township and Tuscola County Republican affairs; 5 years on Township Board of Review; served 3/z years as officer in Air Force World War JI, recalled during Korean conflict for lVzyearc; member of American Legion Post No. 139; rnember of DAV; on Board of Directors of Michigan State University College of Agriculture ¿¡d Natural Resources Alumni Association; former member of Michigan Education Association; County Agricultural Agents Association, member and delegate of Tuscola County Republican Party; member of the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists; 8 years on Executive Board of Michigan Agricultural Conference, and 3 years vice-pres. of Conference; various offices of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro; active member of Caro Scouting Committees and Boards, 4-H and FFA work; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, reelectedin 1974, 1976, 1978, and 1980. Minority Whip in 1978-79.

MARY KEITH BALLANTINE 23rd Representative District: Counties of Jackson (part), Washtenaw (part), and Ingham (part). Republican, of Jackson; born Aug. 30, 1926 at Louisville, Kentucky; B.A. University of Kentucky l%8, M.A. personnel Indiana University 1950; married in 1954; children: Frank and Sallie; Presbyterian; former college counselor, Cleveland College, Western Reserve University, homemaker; County Commissioner l97l to 1918; AAUW, B.P.W., Kappa Kappa Gamma, Mortar Board; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

JAMES A. BARCIA 10lst Representative District: County of Bay (part). Democrat, Bay City; born February 25, 1952; graduated Bay City Central High School; B.A. Saginaw Valley State College; former community services coordinator Michigan Community Blood Center; former member Saginaw Valley State College Boa¡d of Control ex-officio; former staff assistant U.S. Senator ; former administrative assistant State Representative Donald Albosta; elected to House of Representatives in 1976 and to each succeeding session; served on the following committees Colleges & Universities Conservation, Environment & Recreation Constitutional -Revision & Women's Rights - Corrections Education Liquor Control- Tourism Industry Relations Joint- Legislative Subcommittee- on- Higher Education- Issues; past Chair Drainage Committee;- current Chair Public Works Committee; Majority Whip; author of the "Whistleblowers' Protection Act".

MICHAEL J. BENNANE lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of ; born January 27, 1945 at Detroit; Benedictine High School 1963. B.A. Wayne State University 1970; ma¡ried 1968; Catholic; teacher, insurance agent; Northwest Community Organization, Emerson Community Homeowners Organization, Belmont Civic Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976, 1.978 and 1980; serving as Chairman of Marine Affairs Committee, Chairman of Urban Affairs and as a member of the Committees on Elections and Labor.

JOHN BENNETT 34th Representative District: County of Wayne. Democrat, of Redford Township; attended Wayne State University; Walsh Institute of Accountancy; Texas A & M College, army specialized program; course from Dun and Bradstreet in credit and financial analysis; married; children: Linda, Carol and Barbara; 130 MICHIGAN ÌtlANUAL veteran of U.S. Army; accountant; treasurer of Redford Township, 10 years; past president. Wayne County Township Treasurer's Association; member, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 113, Redford Township and the South Redford Civic Association; Methodist; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

CONNIE BERUBE BINSFELD 104th Representative District: Counties of Benzie, Grand Traverse (part), Leelanau, Manistee (part), and Wexford (Part). Republican, of Maple City; born Munising April 18, 1924; B.S.' secondary education teaching certificate, Siena Heights College (Adrian), graduate study Wayne State University; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Siena Heights College, Northwestern Michigan Collegs Fellow; married John E. Binsfeld in1947, children John, Gregory, susan, Paul and Michael; St. Rita-St. Joseph Church; Grand Traverse Women's Republican Club, League of Women Voters, Glen Lake Women's Club, American Mothers Association, Crooked Tree Council Girl Scouts, Grand Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Member Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital Corporation, Traverse City Industrial Fund, Corporate Body of the Traverse Area Foundation, Inc.; two terms Leelanau County Commissioner; named Michig¿¡ Mother of the Year 1977; elected to House of Representatives 1974, 1976,1978 and 1980; elected Assistant Republican Leader 1979 and 1981; Vice Chairman, House Policy; Member, Marine Affairs, Public Health and Legislative Council.

WILBUR V. BROTHERTON 64th Representative District: County of Oakland (pa¡t). Republican, of Farmington; born Chicago, I1l. July 6, 1922; graduated lValler High School (chicago), attended Northwestern university; married 1948, wife, Yvonne, children Lynn and Bill; Catholic, Our Lady of Sorrows Church; lst Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatre), Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential Citation; former Packard and Chrysler Corporation executive; Civic Services: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, delegate to SEMCOG for both City of Farmington and Oakland County, Farmington Planning commission, Farmington city Employees' Retirement Board, Farmington Zoning Board of Appeals, Citizen's Advisory Council of School Board, Bel-Aire Hills Civic Associàtion; Service Organizations: Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus; mayor, City of Farmington (7 years), Farmington Councilman (14 years), Oakland County Commissioner (2 years); elected to House of Representatives in 1'9'14.

MARY C. BROWN 46th Representative District: Kalamazoo County (part). Democrat, of Kalamazoo; born August 18, 1935 at Midland; graduated Midland Public Schools 1953 salutatorian, Albion College 1953-1955 active in sports, campus YWCA and other campus clubs and honoraries, A.B. in recreation Syracuse University 1957 outstanding transfer student, M.S. in physical education 1961; married, children: Linda, Jeff, Jim; Baptist; previously employed as assistant professor in department of physical education for women at' western Michigan university 1965-76; Kalamazoo college, Galesburg-Augusta schools, Syracuse University, Syracuse YWCA; American Camping Association, (Michigan Section Boa¡d of Directors ln2-ß76) Michigan Recreation & Parks Association, National Recreation & Park Association, Society of Professional Recreation Educators, Kalamazoo, Paw Paw' Black, Macatawa Rivers Basin Council, WMU/UP Bargaining Council chairperson, WMU Campus Planning Council, WMU Asylum Lake Committee, Kalamazoo Area League of Women Voters local president (1969-1973) - lobbyist & state board member (19ß-lnÐ, West Main Hill Associatiron,- WMU Faculty Senate 1970-1976, Kalamazoo County Democratic Party chairperson 1975-76, Michigan Society for Gerontology, Kalamazoo Nature Center (charter member), American Civil Liberties Union, United Nations Association; spokesper- son, Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus 1978-79; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976: Member: State Income and Business Taxation Committee of the National Tax Association - Tax Institute of America (1981-84). BIO(;RAPHICAI- SK EI CHt.:S 13t

THOMAS H. BROWN 37th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of westland; born July 29, lgl1. in Indiana; graduate of Loogootee High School, Loogootee, Indiana; married to Helen Hunter in 194!; children: paul, Timothy, Judith, loar.na, Bo,nnie ¿nd Mary; former trustee, treasurer and lupervisor, Nankin Township; former ¡nayor of westland; served in the u.s. Army, five years; catholic; member of westland Lions, Goodfellows, wayne Ford civic League, Harris-Kerher post 3323 and the K. of c.; elected to the House of Representatives, 1970. Reelected 1972, 1974, 1976, lg7g, and 19g0.

WILLIAM R. BRYANT, JR. l3th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Grosse Pointe Farms; born May 4, lg3g at Detroit; graduate of Grosse pointe High school, Princeton university, A.B. with honors and univãrsity of Michigan, LL.B.; married in 1963; wife, Lois; children: Jennifer Anne and Andrew; attorney; former nember, wayne county Board of commissioners; member, New Detroit Inc.; Grosse pointe Rotary Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. House Repuúlican Leader. W. PERRY BULLARD 53rd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ann Arbor; born september 2, 1942 at cleveland, ohio; , A.8.,1964; Law school, J.D., 1970; married, one child; attorney; law clerk to Justice Paul Adams, , l97l; u.s. Navy 1964-69, Amêrican Civil Liberties Union; Michigan State Bar Association; Detroit Economics Club.; elected to the House of Representatives, November 1972, re-elecfed 1974, 1976, l97g and l9g0; chair of the House Judiciary committee; European community visitors program grant, 1977.

J. MICHAEL BUSCH 100th Representative District: counties of Gratiot (part) and Saginaw (part). Republican, of saginaw; born saginaw March 26, 1946; B.s. (marketing) Ferris Srare college 1968, attended Detroit college of Law 196g-70; married to Barbara c.-wolfe in 1973; two sons; st. stephen's catholic church, saginaw; member: state Association for Retarded citizens & National Association for Retarded citizens; past board member saginaw Association for Retarded chíldren and Saginaw unit American cancer society; -e-be. Ferris State College Student Senate 1965-66, vice president Ferris State College All-student Government 1967 and' president 1968, president Pi Kappa Delta (National Honðrary Forensic society) 1968, vice president sigmaphi Epsilon 1967-6g, won national debate honors 196g, received "Man of the Year" award in 1968 for outstanding service to school and community, former Saginaw County Probate Court Officer and Court Referee (Juvenile Divisionj, volrrnteer teacher St. Joseph's Adult Education Center (Saginaw) 1971; advance man for Sen. Robert Griffin 1972; saginaw county Executive committie 1972-present, county and state delegate 1972-74; elected to House of Representatives in 1974, 1976, lgTg and,1980. Elected Minority Whip for 1977-78 session. Elected Republican Floor Leader for 1979-80 and l98l-g2 sessions.

MARTIN D. BUTH 90th Repre sentative District: County of Kent (part). of Rockford; park, ^Republican, born october lB, lgr7 at comstock Michigan; graduate of C:31,gçr Park High School and Michigan Síate University; graduare work ai the University of Michigan;-mar'ried George Ann Shaw, June 10, 1943; sôtts, Martin D. III and George s.; tormer dairy farmer; former trustee of Plainfield rownship; past president, Michigan purébred ?.a'ry cattle Association and comstock Park Rotary club; member of Graðe Episcopal th$:tt,Grand Rapids, and Michigan Farm Bureau; eËcted to the House of Répresentatives lo lll vacancy in 1959 and re-elected in 1960 and to each succeeding session of the t-egislature:" Speaker Pro-Tem, 1967-1968. 132 MICHIGAN MANUAL

NICK CIARAMITARO 72nd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Roseville; born Dec. 17, l95l at Detroit; Notre Dame High School 1970, B.A. cum laude political science University of Detroit 1974,.JìD. Wayne State University Law School 1978; single; St. Donald Catholic Parish; member Friends of the Roseville Public Library, has served as treasurer Roseville Bicentennial Committee, chairperson Macomb County Young Democrats, national committeeman Young Democrats of America and associate field staff representative Michigan Democratic Party; elected to House e¡ Representatives in 1978. Before being elected to the House served as Roseville City Clerk (1977-1978), staff member for former Congressman James G. O'Hara (1973-1977).

BARBARA-ROSE COLLINS 2lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, life-long Detroiter; attended Wayne State University; widow, children Cynthia and Christopher; Shrine of the Black Madonna Church; Business Manager Wayne State University Physics Department; Office Assistant, Wayne State University Office of EquaÌ Opportunity and Neighborhood Relations; Served on Detroit Region I School Board 1970-1974; Member, Black Parents for Quality Education Organization; Detroit Human Rightg Commission; Trustee Afro-American Museum; Member, Fair Housing Centers Advisory Board; Member Americans for Democratic Action (ADA), Board Member Black United Fund, City- wide Citizens Action Council; Black Teachers Caucus; ACLU; League- of Women Voters; National Order of Women Legislators; International Womens Year State Coordination Committee and Delegate To 1977 IWY Convention. Elected to House of Representatives in 1974; was selected by American Council for Young Political Leaders to participate in Official Study Tour of Peoples Republic of China in August, 1979.

JOE CONROY 7fth Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July 27, 1934 at Battle Creek; married 1962 to the former Mary Ann Macksood, children: colleen 17, Kevin 16, Kelly 14, Tim 13, Christine ll, catholic; real estate residential builder, broker; Flint Charter Revision Commissioner, Genesee County Commissioner; K of C, YMCA, Big Brothers; elected to House of Representatives in 196.

BOBBY D. CRIM 82nd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Davison; born December 10, 1931; B.A. and M.A. University of Michigan; three sons; , 1950-54; teacher, Davison Community Schools, 1959-60' Flint Community Schools, 1961-64; member of Davison City Council, 196l-64 and 1967-68; member of Genesee County Board of Supervisors, 1967-68; advisor and legislative liaison to Michigan School Finance Study, 1967; director of State and Federal programs, Genesee Intermediate School District, 1967-68; board coordinator, Genesee County Board of Supervisors, 1968-69; executive secretary to the House Democratic Caucus, May, 1969 to December, 1972; appointed member of Flint Unifersity of Michigan Advisory Board, 1971; Michigan Recreation and Park Association Celebrity Award, 1982; Association for Retarded Citizens of Michigan Advocate Award, 1981; National Conference on Counseling Minorities, Contempor- ary Challenge Award, 1980; B'nai B'rith International Foundation Greater American Award, 1978; State óf Michigan Eagle of the Year Award, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1977-78; Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year Award in Michigan, 1977; Davison area Jaycees "Young Man of thè Year," 1964; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and again in 1972; majority floor leader, 1973; elected Speaker in 1975,1977,1979 and 1981.

ALAN L. CROPSEY 88th Representative District: Counties of Clinton (part), Gratiot (part), Ionia (part), Montcalm (part), and Shiawassee (part). BIOGRAPHICAI- SKF]]'CHF]S 133

Republican, of DeWitt; born June 13, 1952 at Paw Paw; Graduate of DeWitt High Schooi and Bob Jones University, B.S. degree; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. degree. Attorney; State Ba¡ of Michigan; Gideons, Member of Grove Bible Church in St. Johns; Kiwanis, American Legislative Exchange Council; selected for "Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities" 1975; elected to the House of Representatives in 198. Married, November 24, 1978, to the former Erika Rumminger of Greenville, South Carolina who served as a missionary to France from 1975 to 1979, under the Baptist Mid-Missions; a son, Joel.

HARMON G. CROPSEY 42nd Representative District. Counties of Cass (most), St. Joseph (most), Van Buren (part). Republican of Cass County; Graduate of Goodenough School, Dowagiac High School, attended M.S.U., graduated lowa State University, 1938, B.S. in animal science and minor in economics. Member Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fratemity. 4-H Extension Agent Tama and Benton Counties Iowa, 1939; Farm manager, Iowa Canning Co. 1940-41. Four years iù Navy Air Corps, Pilot and Navigator, flew 43 missions out of England with Bombing Squadron 110, 1943 and 1944, awarded Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. Married to the former Ruth Marian Lindsay, 1943, six living children: Dr. Robert Cropsey, M.D., David, State Representative Alan Cropsey, Carolyn, George and Lindsay Jo. Farmed in Iowa 1946-1951. Cass County farmer, active in Farm Bureau and civic affairs. Served on Board of Geneva School and Intermediate District. Served two years Michigan Right-to-Life PAC. Presently board members of Policy American Security Council; Executive-Secretary Friends of Michigan Schools; member Efton Jones Post 206 of American Legion, Cassopolis. Member National Association of Neighborhood Schools and Volinia Baptist Church. Elected State Representative August 5, 1981 in Speciai Election to fill vacancy created when Mark Si[jander was elected to Congress.

DOUG CRUCE 71st Representative District: Counties of Macomb (part), and Oakland (pa¡t). Republican, of Troy; born July l, 1947; graduate Wa¡ren High School, BA Wayne State, MA Villanova University; married 1969, wife, Anne, children: Jean, Laura, and Charles; Roman Catholic; U.S. Marine Corps 1966-1969; Troy Jaycees, American Legion, Marine Corps League; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

GEORGE CUSHINGBERRY, JR. 4th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Detroit Jan 6, 1953; Cass Technical High, Wayne State University; divorced October 1977; Baptist; executive vice chairman and interim chairman Association of Black Students Wayne State University, community editor South End Newspaper Wayne State University,- Student Faculty Council Wayne State University, Member -N.A.A.C.P.; Optimist Club; Afro-American Museum -of Detroit; Detroit Board of Realtors;- Operation Push; Michigan Farm Bureau; Michigan Democratic Agriculture Committee; Boys Club; League of Women Voters; Board of Directors Black Causes Association, member Detroit Public Schools Decentralization Committee,- co-chairman Concerned Citizens Council Youth Task Force, and Trustee of the Afro-American Museum of Detroi! elected to House ofRepresentatives in 1974,21 years ofage, the youngest member ever elected to the House of Representatives in the History of Michigan. 1975-76 term served on following committees vice-chairman of Military & Veterans' Affairs, vice-chairman of Corrections, member of House- Policy, Judiciary, Social Services & Youth Care, Taxation, and Correction committees. 1977-78 Comrnittees Vice-Chairman of Corrections, member of Taxation, Judiciary, Public Health, and House Policy.- 1979-80 Committees Chairman of Agriculture, member of Taxation, Public Health, and Corporations & Finance.- 134 MICHIGAN MANUAL

JAMES E. DEFEBAUGH 65th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Bloomfield Twp., oakland co.; born october I, 1926 at Chicago, Illinois; gradúate of FÍarvard High Schooì and Knox College,8.4., 1950; married in 1953; children: iames, Lynne and Jean; advertising consultant; chairman, Republican Party of Oakland Countí, íS6e-lO; Army Air Force, 1944-46: member of the First Presbyterian Church and formei member of the Oakland County Community Health Services Board; first elected to the 1Tl3-74 term; House of Representatives in 1970; elected House Republican Whiq _f9r the elected Houôe Republican Assisfant Floor Leader for the ln5-76 term; member of committees on Cãrporations & Finance (vice-chairman), Elections, Ilouse Policy, Conservation, Enviroñment & Recreation; member of the Michigan Bicentennial Commission, and Governoi's Advisory Commission on the Regulation of Financial Institutions; Interstate Cooperation Commission.

DAN L. DE GRO\ry 76th Representative District: County of St. Clair (part). Republican, of Port Huron; born June 28, 1953 at Ann Arbor; graduate Port Huron Norrhern High scliool 1971, st. clair county community college l97l-l973,Michigan state University It:ß-1975, phi beta kappa, Wayne State University juris doctor 1975-1978; married 1981; Meihodist; attoiney; NAÀCP, Association for Reta¡ded Citizens, Republican Party Executive Committee for St. Clair County, State Bar Association of Michigan, St. Clair County Bar Association, American Bar Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

FREDERICK P. DILLINGHAM 5lst Representative District: Counties of Ingham (part), and Livingston. Republican, of Fowlerville; born Jan. 18, 1948; degree in mortuary science from Wayne StatJUniversity, in political science from Eastern Michigan University; married Feb. 1, 1969, daughters: Kimberly, Kristen, caroline and Katrina and son, Kenneth; St. Agnes Catholic Church of Fowlerville; licensed funeral director, former owner of Dillingham Hardware in Fowlerville; county commissioner Livingston County Board of Commissione¡s; paglboy Michigan Hour" of R"presentatives, shfafield representative for Congressman Marvin Esch; chafte; president Fowlerville Jaycees, charter member Webberville Jaycees, past member Howell Íaycees, member Fowlerville Rotary Club, Howell Elks club, Knights of columbus, Livingston Association for Retarded Citizens; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

LEWIS N. DODAK 86th Representative District: Counties of Bay (pa¡t) and Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Birch Run; born April 12, 1946 in Saginaw County; attended Saginaw area schools; married November 25, 1967, children: Tony, Aaron, and Christina; Catholic, Assumption Parish, Bridgeport, Michigan; vietnam veteran u.s. Army 1965-1967; supervisor of Taymouth Township lgi¿-tsls; member vFW Post 7542 Birch Run, Michigan; Knights of columbus council i93; member, American Legion Post 439, Saginaw, Michigan; elected to House of -Representatives 1976, 1978 and 1980.

JAMES K. DRESSEL 95th Representative District: Counties of Kent (part), and Ottawa (part). Republican, of Holland; born Oct. 14, 1943 at Holland; B.A. Hope College; single; Methodist; pilot u.S. Air Force 1967-1971; past Ottawa County Treasurer; county commissionei; Rotary, Jaycees, Republican co.,nty chairman; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978.

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Republican, of Lake Orion; born September 21, 1951 at Pontiac; graduate Lake Orion High School, Oakland Community College AA, University of Michigan: BA education, MA ¿dministration; married 1978, child Jamie Lynne; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion; county commissioner, Oakland County district 3/state representative; Jaycees, Optimist Club, Elks Club, Oakland County Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Ushers Club; elected to the Flouse of Representatives in 1980.

DENNIS M. DUTKO l5th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born Detroit Aug. 31, 1943; B.A. 1965 Western Michigan University, MA lnl Wayne State University (counseling & guidance); single; teacher; member: executive committee Macomb County Democrats, executive committee 18th Congressional District Democrats, UAW; elected president 1969-70 of Warren City Council af age of 25 youngest person in history of city of warren to be so elected, running first in a field of -53 candidates, elected member 1970 Macomb county Board of commissioners served as chairman of Judiciary Sub-Committee and member of Committees on Personnel,- Budget and Finance, re-elected to Macomb County Board of Commissioners 1972 receiving the highest percentage of vote of any contested commissioner race, served as chairman oÌ Legislative Sub-Committee and member of Committees on Judiciary, Finance, Personnel and Budget of Macomb County Board of Commissioners; elected to Michigan House of Representatives in November, 1974 and every term thereafter. During his first term Representative Dutko was elevated to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Corporations and Finance Committee, and served on the Labor, Elections, and Tourist Industry Relations Committees. In 1977 he was nominated for Outstanding Young Man of the Year by the Warren Jaycees. In January 1981, Representative Dutko was named Chairman of the City Government Committee.

DAISY ELLIOTT 8th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born at Filbert, w. va.; graduate of Detroit Institute of commerce, attended Wayne State University and the University of Detroit. Elected delegate to thó Michigan State Constitutional Conventi on 196l-62; ¿hen ro the House of RepresènÞtives in 1963. Member of the Trustee Board of People's- community church; Lady camille Temple of the Elks; National Junior League; Trade union Leadeiship council; ywcA; Històrical society of Michigan; Eta Phi Beta sorority; Gamma phi Deltâ sorority; NAACP; League of Women Voters; Order of Women Legislators; Charter member of thè National Socieìy for state I. egislators; Secretary of the Michigan Democratic Black caucus; Member oi the Council on Postsecondary Education and a member of the Joint Legislative Liaison Committee of the Governor's Commission on Higher Education. She is the recipient of many outstanding awards, inciuding the first Martin Luiher King, Jr. Awa¡d in 196g; thì community Service Award from People's Community Church; Meritórious Service Award from the Mojt Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge; Award from the Michigan Federation of Democratic Women in 1969; Citation from the for contributions to the basic law of Michigan in 1962; and received a Resolution from her colleagues on Feburary 13,1969. Represeniative Elliott is the author of the Civil Rights Provision in Michigan's Staie Constitutionirecipient of the Distinguished Service Awald from Black Legislatois Clearing House and is piesently serving her ninth term in the Michigan Legislature. Mrs. Elliott islisted in Marquis "Who's who of American women of the Midwesi;" listed in "who's who in Black Ãmericans,,' listed.in Ebony Magazine as an "outstanding political Figure;" honored in Alpha Kappa Heritage Series #1, in 1970, as one-of the mosi"outstanding Black women in lolgl,v ..salute l-olit¡c!," cited by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company's Salem Division in a to Black Women of America" in iglZ. The Michigan Fèdeiation of Business and professional women's clubs honored her as "woman of tñe year" in 1976. on ranua.y 13, 1977 the into law her House Bill 4055, the most comprehensive Civil Rights iegislation tntroduced!9ve1nor ¡iengd in Michigan's history. It is Public Act 453 and is known as the Ellioit-Larsen Civil Krghts Act. Representative Mrs. Elliott has the recent distinction of being the first woman appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve as chairperson of thã powerful Labor uommittee (which she currently chairs) in the Michigan House of Representatives. Mrs. t36 MICHICAN MANUAL

Elliott is founder and author of the popular publication, CAPITOL: Woman; is a member s¡ the Committees on Education, Colleges and Universities.

ROBERT L. EMERSON Slst Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born March 23, 1948 in Alpena; high school St. Paul Seminary s¡ Saginaw, Saginaw Valley College, Wayne State University, UM-Flint; married 1981, children: Phillip James and Melanie Erica; union field representative; elected to the House s¡ Representatives Nov. 4, 1980 to fill a vacancy and to 81st Legislature.

DAVID H. EVANS 75th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Mount Clemens; born August 4, 1934 at Detroit; B.A. University of Michig¡1, M.Div. Seabury-Western Theological Seminary (Episcopal); single; Episcopal; U.S. Infantry Germany 1957-1959; pastor Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens 1967-197-8; City -commissioñer, Mount clemens 1973-1977; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

RICHARD D. FESSLER 24th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of west Bloomfield; born Detroit May 17,1943; Dublin Elementary school (whiie Lake Twp.), walled Lake central High School, oakland community college (business, economìcs and accounting); B.A. social sciences and English, secondary education Oakland University, Juris Doctorate degree 1972 University of Detroit Law School; ma¡ried May 8, 1971, children Richard, Katherine, Robert and Elizabeth; Protestant; attorney; member: American Bar Association, state Bar of Michigan, and oakland county Bar Association, member: District Court Committee State Bar Association 1976-78, Michigan Law Revision Commission, Commissioner of the National Confererfce of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, president Oakland County Republican Lincoln Club 1971; Assistant Township Attorney for Charter Township of Waterford 1973-74, 1973 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County, and Chief Deputy Treasurer of Oakland County 1972; practicing attorney with offices in Bloomfield Hills; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

RICHARD FITZPATRICK 48th Representative District: County of Calhoun (part). Democrat, of Battle Creek; born Apnl27,7947 atGrand Rapids; Harding College (Searcy, Arkansas), Memphis State University (Tennessee); married March 22, 1975; Presbyterian; private SP-4 U.S. Army 19691971 25th Div., VietNam, 2 bronze stars, ; Rotary, -American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Common Cause; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

JOE FORBES 67th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Oak Park; born October 8, 1916 at Detroit; high school graduate; married: wife, Rena; children: Rita, Esty and Nikki; former councilman and mayor of Oak Park; U.S. Army, four and one-half years; member of tlre Kiwanis, PTA, Jewish War Veterans and B'nai Brith; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1n8 and 1980. Elected Majority Floor Leader in 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1981.

EDGAR A. GEERLINGS 97th Representative District: Counties of Muskegon (part), and Ottawa (part)' Republican, of Muskegon; born April 24, 1937 at Zeeland; graduate of Central Michigan University, B.S. and M.A. degrees; additional graduate work at the University of Michigan' Michigan State University and Western Michigan University; National Science Foundation BIOCRAPHICAL SKETCHES 137

scholarship winner at Arizona State University; married in 1959; a son, Derek Edgar; former ¡¡gh school mathematics instructor; member of the Reformed Church of America, Michigan bãucation Association, Delta Sigma Phi and Central Michigan University Development Fund Board; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

EDGAR W. GIESE 98th Representative District: Counties of Lake, Manistee (part), Mason, Muskegon (part), Oçeana and Wexford (Part). Republican, of Reed City; born September 16, l94l at Reed Cìty; graduate Reed City High School, Concordia Teachers College (Sewa¡d, Nebr.), West Shore Community College (Mason Co.); married 1963, daughter Esther, son Dwight (Ike); Lutheran, Missouri Synod; farmer, machinist, and township supervisor/assessor; chairman Lake County Republicans, member 9th district Republican executive comm.; Lions, Farm Bureau, Michigan Assessors /,ssociation, Michigan United Conservation Clubs; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

DONALD H. GILMER 55th Representative District: Counties of Allegan (part), Barry (part), and Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of Augusta; born November 29, 1945 at Battle Creek; graduate of Kellogg High School Hickory Corners, Mich., 2 years Michigan State University, MSU Kellogg Fellow I%8-1971;- children: Laura, Steve, and Jason; ma¡úed to Kathleen A. Barnes; Protestant; co-owner and operator of Hillcrest Orcha¡ds, 570 acre tree fruit farm; Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners 1973-1974 vice-chairman and chairman 1974, member Kalamazoo County Republican Party Executive- Committee, member Michigan Farm Bureau, member Kalamazoo County Human Services Commission 1975-1n6, governor's appointment 1975 Michigan Agriculture Labor Commission, member Gull Lake Area Jaycees, past vice-president Gull Lake Area Kiwanis Club, former co-community leader Gull Lake Area 4-H Club, former member & secretary-treasurer Gull Lake Area Conservation Club and MUCC, board of directors Michigan Peach Sponsors; elected to House of Representatives 1976. Served as member of committees on Education, Labor, Consumer Affairs, Colleges & Universities and City Government. Re-elected to House of Representatives in 1978 and 1980. Serves as member of Appropriations Committee and sub-committees of Mental Health, Public Health, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Community Colleges, Agriculture and Automatic Data Processing.

JACK L. GINGRASS l09th Representative District: Counties of Alger (part), Delta (part), Dickinson, Marquette (part), and Menominee. Democrat, of Iron Mountain; born August 27, l92l at Marquette, attended Northern Michigan University; married, 1942, to the former Betty Jenkins; children: Mary Ellen, Robert, Jack, Shari, and five grandchildren; owner of Standard Printing Co., Iron Mountain; served as County Supervisor, on city council, as Mayor; Air Force World Wa¡ II 40 months; Methodist; V.F.W., American Legion, Amvets, Lions Club, Elks Club, Industrial Development Corp., Chamber of Commerce; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and again in 1972, ln4, 1976, 1978 and 1980.

CARL F. GNODTKE 43rd Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, of Sawyer; born Jan. 2, 1936 in Weesaw Township (Mich.); high school graduate, short courses; married in 1958 to the former Mary Jane Frame; children: Julie, Jacquie, Charlie, Calvin and Lora; Trinity T utheran Church Sawyer; farmer; township officer, Berrien County commissioner, county drain commissioner,- County parks and recreation commission, County board of public works, southwest district president Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, executive board State Association of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners; boa¡d of directors Galien River Soil Y*-

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Conservation District, board of directors Berrien County Economic f)evelopment Corp. member Farm Bureau, National Grape Co-op, Berrien County G.O.P'; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN 50th Representative District: County of Jackson (part). Democrat, of Jackson; born May 12, 1933 at Jackson; B.4., University of Michigan, 1959; married Janet Stark, 1958; children: Margaret, John, Martin, Michael, Robert, Gerald, and Maureen; product mgr., Rheem Mfg.; Jackson City Commissioner, 1967-73; U.S. Army 1953-55; Roman Catholic; St. Johns Parish; elected to the House of Representatives in November, 1972.

JAMES E. HADDEN 40th Representative District: Counties of Lenawee (part), and Hillsdale (part). Republican, of Adrian; born July 31, 1929 at Akron, Ohio, B.A. Albion College 1951; married to Ann, children: Chuck, Jana, Cathy, Brian, Bruce, Beth, Paul, Katie; First United Methodist Church; Korean War veteran; past chairman Lenawee County Republican Committee 1968, Chairman Lenawee County Board of Commissioners 1977&78, Lenawee County Board of Commissioners 1972-1978; past president Adrian Jaycees, distinguished service award Adrian Jaycees 1961, vice president Chamber of Commerce 1962, former board member Lenawee County United Fund; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. Minority Caucus Chairman 1981.

PATRICK L. HARRINGTON 3fth Representative District: County of Monroe (part). Democrat, of Monroe; born September 17, 1956 at Monroe, graduate Monroe Catholic Central High School 1974, Monroe County Community College 1n4-1n5, BA Michigan State University 1978 high honors, Juris Doctor 1982, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, married in 1980 to Cynthia A. Gumley; St. John Catholic Church, Monroe; American Red Cross Monroe Chapter, Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Police, Ducks Unlimited,-' American Bar Association (law student division), Monroe Catholic Central and Michigan State University Alumni Associations, Monroe County Democratic Party, Michigan Democratic Party; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

MICHAEL D. HAYES 102nd Representative District: Counties of Midland (part), and Bay (part). Republican, of Midland; born January 12, l95l at Owosso; graduate Central Michigan University: BS psychology 1973, MSA administration 1980; ma¡ried (Debra) 1973, son Benjamin; Congregational; Midland County Clerk 1977-1980; Optimist International (Optimist of the year 1979), Sons of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Sigma Iota Epsilon national scholastic honor society in business administration, Outstanding Young Men of America 1981, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Professional Police Association member, Midland County Republican executive committee, Michigan Republicans, Governor's Energy Awareness Advisory Commission; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

PAUL B. HENRY 9lst Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Grand Rapids; born July 9, 1942 af Chicago; B.A. political science Wheaton College (Illinois), M.A. & Ph.D. political science Duke University; married in 1965, children: Kara Elizabeth, Jordan Mark, and Megan Anne; Christian Reformed; former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, Ethiopia & Liberia; member Michigan State Board of Education 1975-1978; member American Political Science Association, member of board Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 139

CURTIS HERTEL l2th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born March 7, 1953 at Detroit; graduate Denby High School honors 1971, BS Wayne State University 1976; married September 1973, wife Vickie, sons Curtis and Matthew; precinct delegate 1974; Outstanding Young Man of America award 1975, l4th Çongressional District Democratic Party, Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit Historical Society; Friendship Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

PAUL HILLEGONDS J4th Representative District: Counties ofAllegan (part), Ottawa (part), and Van Buren (part). Republican, of Holland; born March 4, 1949 at Holland; B.A. University of Michigan; married to Judith Kay in 1971; Reformed Church in America; former legislative and administrative assistant to Congressman ; Jaycees, Ripon Society, Phi Beta Kappa; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

DAVID C. HOLLISTER 57th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born Kalamazoo April 3, 1942;8.A. (with honors) history & political science 1965 Michigan State University, M.A. (with honors) history & political science 1968 Michigan State University; married Judy Artz 1962, children: Jerry, Todd, Robert (Bobby); Edgewood United Church; teacher; County Commissioner 1968-74, chair 193-74; named National Public Citizen of the Year 1974 by the National Association of Social Workers; elected to House of Representatives in 1974; established six active community task forces; appointed chair House Committee on Mental Health 1977-78; member Special Joint Committee on Aging 1977-, chair lWT, received, Latino Award 1977; received Michigan Association of Retarded Citizens Public Service Award 1978; received Michigan Association of Children's Agencies Legislator of the Year Award 199; received Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Service to Children Award, 1980; received Mental Health Association Snyder-Kok Award 1980; received Metropolitan Detroit lVelfare Reform Coalition Tribute for Commitment and Support of Michigan's Low Income People 1981; received Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs Award 1981; appointed to House Appropriations Committee l97l: chair, Corrections Subcommittee of Appropriations 1979-81; chair, Social Services Subcommittee of Appropriations 1981-.

KIRBY HOLMES 26th Representative District: Counties of Macomb (part), and St. Clair (part). Republican, of Utica; born March 9, 1933 at San Diego, Calif.; B.A. social science, Michigan State University; M.4., history, Michigan State University; married, 1958; wife: Mary; children: Chip, Kerry, Charlie, Tracy; former township supervisor, Shelby township, 1966-70; Army, 1952-55; American Legion Post No.351 (Utica); AMVET Post 52 (New Baltimore); Washington Township Lions; F&AM Lodge No. 75 (Utica), Shelby-Utica Little League; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1980.

MORRIS HOOD, JR. 6th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 5, 1934 at Detroit; attended Wayne State University; married in 1953; children: Denise and Morris III; U.S. Army, 1954-56; precinct delegate; lifetime member of the NAACP; member of American Civil Liberties Union, Trade Union Leadership Council, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Urban Alliance, Economic Club, Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering hogram, former Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, former member of the Board of Trustees of New Detroit; elected to the House of Representatives in 190. 140 MICHIGAN MANUAL

RAYMOND W. HOOD, SR. 7th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born January l, 1936 at Detroit; graduate of Central High School: attended Fullerton Junior College, Fullerton, California; married; children: Raymond W. Hood, Jr. and Roger S. Hood; charter membet, Society of State Legislators; member of lst Congressional District Democratic organization; elected in 1968 by Michigan Democratic Black Caucus as alternate to Democratic National Convention in Chicago, presently serving on executive committee of the Black Caucus; member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus which was organized in 1979; during the summers of 1976 and 1980, Representative Hood attended the Democratic National Conventions in New York as a delegate-atJargs¡ member of the American Civil Liberties Union; member of the Michigan Democratic Pa¡y. member of the Trade Union Leadership Council; member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Life Member); member of the New Detroit Committee on Health; appointed in 1974 to the State of Michigan Public Health Statute Revision Project; also appointed a Member-at-Large to the Michigan Association of Regional Medical'Programs Advisory Group; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session; elected Democratic majority whip in February of 1969 and Assistant Floor Leaderin 1978. He has served as a Personnel Officer since 1977.

TEOLA PEARL HUNTER 5th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born February 5, 1933 at Detroit; graduate Cass Technical High School, bachelor of science University of Detroit, masters in education Wayne State University; married 14 years, children: Denise, Anthony, and Jeffery; Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ; owner, Buttons and Bows Nurseries and Preparatory School; Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Pi Lamba Theta sorority, N.A.A.C.P., National Squaws, Inc., Patrons of the Arts for the Paradise Theater/Orchestra Hall; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

D. J. JACOBETTI 108th Representative District: Counties of Alger (part), Baraga (part), Houghton (part), Iron (part), and Marquette (part). Democrat, of Negaunee; born at Negaunee July 20, 1920; graduate of St. Paul's High School; married; children: Judith K., Colin K. and Dominic Jr.; sales representative; member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Moose, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rod and Gun Club, Young Democratic Club, Druids, Northern Michigan Athletic Club, Lions Club, Golden Wildcat Club, Marquette Club, Boys Town of ltaly, Inc., honorary member AMVETS Post 124; honorary member Veterans of Foreign Wars; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature.

SHIRLEY JOHNSON 68th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, ofRoyal Oak; born December 14,1937; graduate Parker High School, Chicago; attended Wayne State University and Oakland Community College; married 1957, husband Clifford, children: Clifford P. and Garret M.; Presbyterian; member and past pres. Royal Oak Republican Women's Club, Republican City Director, director Oakland Co. Lincoln Republican Club, member League of Women Voters, chairperson State Study of Intergovernmental Relations, member Michigan Republican Women's Task Force, member Oakland Co. "300" Club, delegate Republican State Conventions, chairperson Oakland Co. Çommunity Development Advisory Council 1977-1980, charter member Royal Oak Concerned Citizens for Better Schools, member Royal Oak PTA, past member Berkely PTA, member Friends of Royal Oak Library, member Royal Oak-Beverly Hills Home Improvement Assoc., past neighborhood coordinator March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., & district coordinator for former State Representative David L. Campbell; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. w_'i BIOGRAPHICAL SKETC}IES t4t

H. LYNN JONDAHL 59th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). D€mocrat, of East Lansing; born July 10, 1936 at Emmetsburg, Iowa; B.A. history, University of Iowa, 1958; M.Div., Divinity School, 1962; United Church of Christ, ordained minister; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972. WILLIAM R. KEITH 33rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Garden City; born October 24, 1929 at Jackson, Michigan; graduate of American Institute of Banking and University of Michigan School of Banking: banker for 19 vears prior to election to the Michigan State Legislature. Former officer of the Manufacturers Ñational Bank of Detroit. Past president of the Garden City Board of Education served I years: served as treasurer of the Northwestern Guidence Clinic of Wayne County;- Garden City Hospital Board: past president of the Garden City Jaycees. Won tlte Outstanding Young Man of the Year in 1963; veteran; former professional musician and sang with Don Læge Choir on WJR Radio. Elected to House of Representatives in November, 19'12, and re-elected in November 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980; appointed Special Administrator to the Speaker, 1977, 1979, and 1980; serves on following committees in the House: Chairman, Corporations & Finance, Vice-Chairman, Education Committee, Member, Economic Development & Energy. Appointed chairman, sub-committee on Electronic Funds Transfers Systems, Corporations and Finance Committee: also Chairman, sub-committee on Teacher Licensure, Education Committee. Appointed in January, 1975, as chairman of the Special House Committee on Public Employees Relations Act, Presently serving on the Education Task Force of the National Conference of State Legislatures, and as a Michigan delegate to the Education Commission of the States. Was elected chairman in March, 1979, of the Michigan Education Council, and appointed a member of the Education Commission of the States Advanced Leadership Program Services, Midwest Region.

JOHN T. KELSEY 70th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born December 22, 1921, at Detroit, Michigan; education: high school, Detroit College of Law 1960-1961; married Anne Ambrowski November 24, 1'945; children: John Charles, Christine and Mark Anthony; real estâte salesman; elected township trustee 1951-1953; justice of the peace, Warren Township 1953-1958; elected municipal judge of the new City of Warren 1958-1961; elected delegate to the Constitutional Convention 196l-1962; U.S. Army Service 1942-1945; (honorably discharged); Roman Catholic; member of United Democrats of Warren, Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans, Polish Century Club, PLAV Post 165, Warren, Fraternal Order of Eagles; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

BELA E. KENNEDY 45th Representative District: Counties of Allegan (part), Barry (part), Berrien (part), and Van Buren (part).

. Republican, of Bangor, born July 8, 1918 at Bangor, Michigan; l94l graùnte of Michigan State University, 8.S., Agricultural Economics; ma¡ried Eleene Price in 1941; children: Cindra (Mrs. Dean Bishop) and Dawne (Mrs. John Speeter); owns 70 acre centennial fruit farm; was formerly: R R Supervisor Farm Security Administration; District Sales Manager for Haviland Agricultural Chemical Company; President and major stockholder of Blossomland Business Analysis Corporation. LifeJong resident of Van Buren County; member of Simpson United Methodist Church, taught Sr. High Sunday School class 6 years and served on Church board; life member, Michigan State Horticultural Society; Past Master, Coffinbury Lodge No. 142 MICHICAN MANUAT-

204, S2 Mason; member Dewitt Clinton Consistory; member Malta Commandry No. 44 Knights Templar; member Golden Rule Chapter Easiern Star. Served on the following: y¿¡ Buren Co. Farm Bureau Board; Charter member, Southwestern Mich. Professional Fieldman's Assn.; Horticultural Advisory Committee, Michigan State University; Vice President Board of Directors, Michigan Pestiqide Assn.; Agricultural Advisory Committee, Southwestern Michigan College; former member, New York State Pesticide Assn.; President, Michigan Asparagus Association; Secretary-manager, Van Buren A.B.A.; South Havs¡ Hospital Board; School Board; 4-H Leader, 10 years. Hobbies: square dancing, swimming, photography and traveling. Occupation, Legislator; First elected to the House of Representatives in a special election July 15, 1971, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Edson V. Root and re-elected November 7,1972, and to each succeeding session.

CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK lSth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 25, 1945 at Detroit; A.S. Ferris $tate College; B.$. Western Michigan University; M.S. University of Michigan; married, May 1968; children: Kwame and Ayanna; member: Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church; teacher; Delegate, Democratic National Conventon, 1980; Member, Order of Women Legislators; elected to House of Representatives in 198.

JACK E. KIRKSEY 35th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Livonia; born November 21, 1928 at Atlanta, Georgia; Southeastern High School Detroit 1947, Wayne State University, B.S. 1952, M.A. 1959, Ed. Spec. 196l; married- 1953, children: Amy 28, Jaymes 26, and Matthew 22; Korean Conflict 1952-54 U.S. Air Force lst Lt., presently Lt. Col. AF Reserve; school principal; director ofprobation 16th District Court; Kimberly Oaks Civic Ass'n, past president; Livonia Probation Ass'n president; P.T.A.; Boy Scout leader; Livonia Mayor's Citizen of the Year Award 1975; Livonia Educational Administrators Organization, past president; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977, to fill a vacancy. MARVIN L. MICKEY KNIGHT 96th Representative District: County of Muskegon (pa¡t). Republican, of Muskegon; born October 10, 1946 at Hamilton, Alabama; graduate Adrian High School 1965, pre-law multidisciplinary program MSU l%5-1970 Major areas sociology, psychology, political science, MA educational administration MSU- 1979; married 1968, children: Stacey and Jon; St. Jean's Catholic Church; 1965-1970 MSU student government Vice-President of Dorm, Vice-President of Complex Council, chairman Varsity Club Special Executive Committee Campus Disturbances; baseball 3 varsity letters and following honors: Most Improved, set- 2 school records, led Big Ten in pitching, drafted by Cleveland Indians, won gold medal as pitcher for U.S. All-Star Team in 1968 Mexico City Olympic International Tournament, named honorary citizen of Tucson, Arizona, Outstanding Senior Baseball Player; 1972-present: have played for several state teams including Sullivans, twice traveled to Haarlem, Netherlands for International Competition, continue to remain active in state-wide Semi-Pro League; member or former member of following: Grand Valley State Colleges board of control, Michigan Association of Governing Boards representative of Grand Valley, Muskegon County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Urban- League of Muskegon board of directors, El Centro Latino of Muskegon & Oceana Counties board of directors, N.A.A.C.P. Muskegon branch, Muskegon County Youth Contact Center board of directors, City of Muskegon Revenue Study Committee, Long Range Planning Committee chamber of commerce, American Indian Resource Center advisor to the board, Smith Ryerson Community Center board of directors, Mclaughlin Neighborhood Association boa¡d of directors, Muskegon Exchange Club board of directors, Muskegon County Community Corrections Advisory Council, Muskegon-Oceana C.A.A.P. Youth Employment Task Force' Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Rotary Youth Leadership Conference District 629 and 636, Muskegon County Juvenile Justice subcommittee, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Michigan BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 143

S1ate University Alumni Varsity Club, Muskegon County delegate Republican State Çonvention, Muskegon County Republican executive committee; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

DONALD W. KOIVISTO 110th Representative District: Counties of Baraga (part), Gogebic, Houghton (part), Iron (part), Keweenaw, and Ontonagon. Democrat, of Mass City; born August 18, 1949 at Bessemer; graduate Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood 1967, BS education (major in political science) Central Michigan University 1971; married 1971, children: Adam, Matt, and Tim; member St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mass City; elected to House of Representatives in 1980. LEO R. LALONDE 73rd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of East Detroit; born Dec. 18, 1944 at Detroit; B.A. & M.A. political sciehce Wayne State University; M.A. communication Michigan State University; married; U.S. Army 197U1972; member North of Nine Mile Homeowners Assn., East Detroit Kiwanis Club; elected to House of- Representatives in 1978.

BURTON LELAND 2nd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born November 24, 1948 at Detroit; graduate of Mumford High School, Detroit, BS Wayne State University, MSW University of Michigan; married 1972, son Zachary; National Association of Social Workers, Common Cause, Michigan Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in 1980.

EVERITT F. "ABE'' LINCOLN 49th Representative District: Counties of Calhoun (part), and Jackson (part). Republican, of Albion; born Nov. 7, L9l8 in Jackson County; valedictorian Parma High School, Parma; married 39 years, daughter Pamela Jean (Mrs. Dene P.) Marsh; Protestant; captain in Signal Corps WW II, recalled as reservist Korean War 17 months as company and battalion commander Signal Corps Training School; co-owner Lincoln Brothers Dairy Farm, Concord County supervisor, certified assessor; Lions Club International, Jackson County Republican chairman, 1974-1980; elected to House of Representatives May 8, 1978 to fill a vacancy and re-elected in November, 1978 and 1980.

EDWARD E. MAHALAK 38th Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part) and Wayne (part). Democrat, of Romulus; attended Wayne State University and Detroit College of Law; married; children: Gregory and Denise; veteran of World War II, U.S. Air Force; elected Justice of the Peace to three consecutive four-year terms beginning in 1955; member of St. Aloysius Church, Romulus; Ushers Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9568; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, and to each succeeding session.

THOMAS C. MATHIEU 92nd Representative District: County of Kent (pa¡t). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born Sheboygan, Wisconsin Dec. 2, 1936; rnarried Luan J. Lanning, children: Susan, Thomas, Jeffrey, Lori; former director Community Development, Kent Community Action Program, elected to House of Representatives in 1974, ln6, ß78 and 1980; elected Majority lvhip for 1975-76 session; elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for 1977-78 and 1979-80 and 1981-82 sessions. 144 MICHIGAN MANUAL

JOHN M. MAYNARD 74th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of St. Clair Shores; born in Tennessee April 13, 1929; B.B.A. University of Detroit; married 1949, children: Michael, Susan, Thomas, Julie, Mark, Christine, Scott, Robert, David, Molly and Sarah; St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores; U.S.M.C. 1946-48, U.S.M.C.R. active 195G51; AMVETS Post 121, The American Legion Post 385, Delta Sigma Pi life member; Councilman, City of St. Clair Shores; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

LUCILLE H. McCOLLOUGH 3lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Dearborn; Lifelong Michigan resident born at White Rock, Michigan in the Thumb area; Dearborn homeowner since 1926; attended Harbor Beach High School and Western Michigan University; married Clarence, 1925; children: Clarence Jr., Mafilyn (Mrs. Keith Edwards), and former Senator Patrick McCollough; served on Dearborn City Council 1950-54; member of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars; National Order of Women Legislators; Aviation Property Owners Association; Dearborn Federation of Civic Associations; Navy Mothers Club; Women of the Moose; Dearborn Traffic Safety Council; Dearborn Historical Society; McDonald School Mothers' Club; League of Women Voters; l6th Congressional District Democratic Party organization; Dearborn Democratic Club; Littlefield Bouleva¡d United Presbyterian Church; listed in Who's Who of American Women; World Who's Who of Women; Who's Who in Government; Who's Who in the Midwest; In recognition of her outstanding service to senior citizens and veterans she has received awards from the National Council of Senior Citizens; Older and Retired Workers, UAW Local 600; Polish American Retired Association of Michigan; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; National Retired Teachers Association-American Association of Retired Persons; and many others; only legislator to maintain 100 per cent attendance record in House of Representatives during her entire tenure; elected to the House in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature.

RUTH B. MCNAMFE 63rd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Birmingham; born New York City; married 1%6 to William A.; children: Jo Anne (Mrs. P. John Jancek) and Jeffrey; Bucknell University, A.B. degree; Mayor of Birmingham, 1970-71; City Commissioner, 1965-7974; Oakland County Board of Supervisors, 1968; Vestryman, Christ Church Cranbrook, 1962-65; President of Churchwomen, 196G61; Board of Directors, Birmingham, Community House; Birmingham Youth Assistance Committee, 1966-70; Community Action Council on Drug Abuse; Governor Milliken's Special Commission on Local Government, 1970-72; Board of Trustees, Michigan Muncipal League, 1970-73; Special Legislative committee on Public Employment Relations Act, 1973; Governor Romney's Commission on Women, 1968; Board of Governors, Cranbrook Schools, 1972-75; American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Ford Citizen of the Year, 1968; "Who's Who of American Women"; Distinguished Service Award, Bucknell, 1975; Elected, Trustee of Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, 1977-80; First recipient, Liz Kummer Awa¡d, 199, presented by American Association of University Women, "Member Extraordinary"; Advisory Board, Continuum Center, Oakland University; 1981 Legislator of the Year, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police; elected to House of Representatives 1974, re-elected 1976, 1978 and 1980.

MATTHEW McNEELY 16th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, born May ll, 1920, Millen, Georgia; attended Highland Park Junior College' Lansing Community College; married, 5 children; member Pine Grove Baptist Church; prior, to being elected state representative employed as consultant, Michigan State Board of BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 145

Escheats, education director of Local 306, U.A.W. - four years, vice chairman 16th Çongressional District six years, president, 18th & 20th wards Democratic Club; listed in Who's Who in Midwest,- Who's Who in Black America, member N.A.A.C.P., Urban League, National Conference of State Legislators (N.C.S.L.) and in 1978 received Michigan International Certificate of Leadership Award; member board of directors Michipan Partners of the Americas, executive committee The National Legislative Black Clearing House; serves e¡ advisory board Carmel Hall, Michigan's largest facility for the elderly. Elected to House of Representatives in 1964; elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore 1969 and 1971, Speaker Pro Tempore 1973 and 1975 and re-elected for 19791980; appointed chairman of House Committee on Insurance and member of Committees on Education, State Affairs, and Legislative Council; elected in 194 Secretary of C.O.I.L. Conference of Insurance Legislators, in 1975 as 2nd Vice hesident C.O.I.L., in 1976 as Vice- President C.O.I.L., in 1977 as President C.OJ.L.; in 1976 appointed to Intergovernmental Relations Committee in WashingÍon, D.C., and in 1978 elected President of N.C.B.S.L. (National Caucus Black State Legislators).

CHARLES L. MUELLER 83rd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Republican, of I.inden; born March 12, 1939 at Minneapolis, Minnesota; three years at University of Michigan; married; children: Madeline, Michael; Presbyterian; U.S. Air Force three years; fruit grower; Fenton Township Board 11 years; life member Michigan Horticulture Society Board of Directors l%8-1974, Linden Area Chamber of Commerce president 1975-1976, -Farm Bureau, National Ski Patrol director l%6-1y70, American Red Cross, 4-H leader 1956:1967, Greater Michigan Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association; elected to House of Representatives 1976, re-elected 1978 and 1980.

KEITH MUXLOW 77th Representative District: Counties of Huron, Lapeer (part), Sanilac, and St. Clair (part). Republican, of Brown City; born October 12, 1933 at Brown City in Sanilac County; graduate of Brown City High School; single; U.S. Army. 1955-1957; co-owner/manager Brown ôity Industrial Park; Brown City Council 1969-1972, mayor 1972-1980, treasurer of Sanilac County Republicans; Brown City Rota¡y, Marlette Community Hospital Board of Trustees, Brown City Area Health Center, Brown City Building Authority; elected to House of Representatives in 1980.

ERNEST W. NASH 56th Representative District: Counties of Clinton (part), Eaton (part), and Ionia (part). Republican, of Dimondale; born Bay City Sept. 10, 1930; junior, Michigan State University; married to Sandy; 3 children: Edward Mark, Steven, Tracy; two step-children: Todd Mohr, Rick Mohr; former State Police ofFrcer; U.S. Navy 4 years; International Assoc. for Identification, International Assoc. of Voice Identification Michigan, Ontario Identification Assoc., Mason, Lions Club, Central Michigan Law Enforcement- Assoc., Michigan State Police Command Officers Assoc., American Legion; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

CASMER P. OGONOWSKI 3rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born March 4,1923 at Detroit; raised and educated in the State of New York; returned to Detroit in 1940; married the former Ann Plawecki in 1944; children: Sonia (Mrs. Frank Ga¡docki), Marie (Mrs. Jack Moir), Robert (deceased October 196), Donna (Mrs. Frank Cesnick), and Charlene; Chairman Liquor Control Committee; Chairman Joint House/Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, Chairman Michigan Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation; Past Chairman Midwest Conference of Council of State Governments; Serves as member House State Affairs Committee, Insurance Commit- tee,Tourist Industry Relations Committee and Senior Citizens & Retirement Committee. From 146 MICHIGAN MANUAL

1973-78 served as Chairman of House Tourist Industry Relations Committee' Member of Our Lady Gate of Heaven Catholic Church; Our Lady of Heaven Dad's Club and Usher's ç1¡6. John D. Dingell Club; Grandale Civic Association; Federated Civic Association of Northwesi Detroit; Ceniral Citizens Committee; Polish Century Club; Polish National Alliance; Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Hunt Council No. 3312; Polish American Retirees; Polish Legron of American Veterans Post 75; Barney McCosky Baseball League; Mic Mac Athletic Club; William P. Tutro Booster Club; Century Fund of Michigan Democratic Party; l6th and lTth Congressional District Democratic Organizations; Former Precinct Delegate-Democratic Party; Former member Wayne County Board of Supervisors.

JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. 85th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Saginaw; born May 26, 1929, at Saginaw; graduate of St. Mary's Cathedral High School, 1947; Central Michigan University, 1951, A.B. degree; University of Michigan, 1958, M.A. degree; children: Margaret Ruth and James E. III; former teacher and school administrator; U.S. Army, 1951-53; Roman Catholic, member St. Stephen Catholic Church, Saginaw; member of American Legion, Post 439, NAACP, Sigma Tau Delta (honorary English fraternity), Saginaw Fordney Club, Saginaw Pioneer Club, St. Mary Cathedral Athletic Association; Brothers of Kosciuzko Pulaski Club; Germania Club of Saginaw; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and each succeeding session; served as Democratic Personnel Director 1966-67;. elected Democratic Majority Whip 1968-69 and 197G71, elected Associate Speaker Pro-Tempore 1973-74 and 1975-76; Commissioner, the Education Commission of the United States, 1975-76.

RALPH A. OSTLING 103rd Representative District: Counties of Antrim (part), Charlevoix (part), Clare þart), Crawford, Grand Traverse (part), Isabella (part), Kalkaska, Missaukee, Osceola (part), and Roscommon (part). Republican, of Roscommon; born July 3, 1927 at Roscommon; 8.S., Central Michigan University; M.4., Central Michigan University; married, 1fX7; son: Kurt; teacher; township clerk 17 years; U.S. Navy, World Wa¡ II; Lutheran; V.F.W.; Am. Vets.; Rotary Int.; Elks, Lions; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972.

JOHN R. OTTERBACHER 93rd Reþresentative Dstrict: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born November 23, 1942 in Grand Rapids; BA psychology Aquinas College l%6, MS psychological research St. Louis University 1968, additional graduate work in urban problems and political science University of California & Michigan State University, Ph.D. clinical psychology St. Louis University 1910; single parent, son John Ryan age 6; Roman Catholic; clinical psychologist; member Michigan Lung Association, member NAACP Grand Rapids chapter; ln3-974 State House of Representatives, 1975-198 State Senate; elected to tlie Housè of Representatives again in t9È0.

GARY M. OWEN 22nd Representative District: Counties of Washtenaw (part), and Wayne (part). Democrat, of Ypsilanti; born September 9, 1944, Lawrence Co., Alabama; Assoc., Washtenaw Community College; B.S. and Masters, urban planning, University of Michigan; married, one daughter, Dawn Marie; Ypsilanti township trustee; U.S. Army; Baptist; Jaycees; P.N.A.; Ypsilanti Outstanding Young Man of 1972; One of Five Outstanding Young Men of Michigan, 1972;appeared intheOutstandingYoungMenof America, 1970;PhiDeltaKappa; elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 and to each succeeding session. Associate Speaker Pro-Tem. BIOCRAPHICAL SKETCHES 147

JEFFREY D. PADDEN 27th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of Wyandotte; born February 22, l95l at Wyandotte; graduate of Roosevelt High School 1968; attended Michigan State University, 1968-1971; married; professional musician; Member of Local 5, Detroit Federation of Musicians (AFL-CIO); member of the Michigan Citizens Lobby; elected to Michigan House of Representatives, November, 1974. GARY L. RANDALL Bgth Representative District: Counties of Clare (part), Gratiot (part), Isabella (part), and Montcalm (Part). Republican, of Elwell; born June 18, 1943 at Ithaca; B.A. Michigan State University, M.A. Central Michigan University; married in 1973, children: Clifton and Amy; Methodist; television producer-director; former member Elks, Lions, Jaycees, National Association of Educational Broadcasters, Sigma Delta Chi; member of Board of Advisors of the Michigan Child Study Association; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

WILLIAM A. RYAN 14th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born May 2, l9l9 at Morgantown, West Virginia; married the former Virginia Calamia in 1951; part-time editor from 1953-1964 of a social action newspaper, The Wage Earner; veteran of World War II, Marine Corps; past president and past financial secretary, Local 104, UAW; elected to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives, January 10, 1958, re-elected in 1958 and to each succeeding session; elected Democratic Leader in 1967; elected Speaker in 1969, l97l and, 1973.

THOMAS E. SCOTT 80th Representative District: County of Genesee. Democrat, of Flint; born July ll, 1943 at Flint; attended ; married, wife, Allyson, children: Ian, Jennifer and Courtney; vetéran USAR; former executive director Genesee County Democratic Party 1973-75; elected to House ofRepresentatives June28,1977 to fill a vacancy.

ALFRED A. SHERIDAN (Deceased January 17, 1982) 29th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Taylor; born October 28,1928; graduated from Detroit Western High School; married, 1953; wife; Irene, children: Mrs. Kathy Hokey, John, Thomas, and Michael; past recording secretary for the Democratic Club of Taylor; former precinct delegate; committee member of Taylor Democratic Party; former executive board member for the 15th and l6th districts of the Democratic Party; U.S. Army, 1950-52; St. Cyril Church; AMVETS; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Loyal Order Moose, Knights of Columbus; Little League; Democratic Club of Taylor; 15th Democratic District; Michigan Democratic Century Club; first elected to the House of Representatives in 1964; re-elected in 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, ln4, ln6, 1978 and 1980.

JELT SIETSEMA 94th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born May 7, l92l at Grand Rapids; Lee High School graduate and attended Radio Electronics Television School; married August 12, 1948; wife, Betty, children: Keith G., Sherri J. and Gary B.; electronics technician; veteran of World War II, staff sergeant, European Theater, 194245; member of Eighth Reformed Church, American Legion, Post 208, AMVETS, West Michigan Environmental Society, and the Kent County Association for Retarded Children, The Physically Impaired Association of Michigan; 148 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Wyoming Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974,ln6, 1978 and 1980.

SYLVIA SKREL 36th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Livonia; born August 29, 1928 at Detroit; Commerce High School 1947. certificate legal assistance program Oakland University 1974, degree in legal assistancé Madonna College 1977, recipient of St. Catherine's Medal (national achievement award). children: Jerome and Gary; Catholic, St. Michaels, Livonia; paralegal; former: Constituení Service Representative and Senior Citizen Coordinator for Congressman , president Livonia Republican Women, fourth vice pres. Republican Womens' Federation oi Michigan, Wayne II Republican Congressional Dist. Committee chairman, member Republican Second Congressional Committee, chairman Organization Committee of Michiga¡ Republicans, State Central Committee, alternate delegate Republican National Convention 1972, alternate delegate at large Republican National Convention 1976, area chairman Governor Milliken Campaign Committee 1974, arca chairman President Ford Campaig¡ Committee 1976; øtrrently Soroptimists International, League of Women Voters, Livonla Prayer Breakfast Steering Com., Spina Bifida Association, Friends of Greenmead, Madonna Colleee Gerontology Assn., Republican Women's Task Force, League of Catholic Women; first elected to House of Representatives to fill vacancy in special election March 25, 1980, re-elected Ncivember, 1980; appointed assistant minority whip.

a' NICK H. SMITH 4lst Representative District: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale (part), Lenawee (part), and St. Joseph (part). Republican, of Addison; born Nov. 5, 1934 at Addison; B.A. with honors Michigan State University, M.S. agricultural and economics University of Delaware, Kellogg Foundation's Farmer's World Travel Study Program 1965-1968, Federal Executive Institute 1972; marned, to Bonnalyn Atwood, children: Juliana Kay, Bradley LeGrand, Elizabeth Atwood, and Stacia Kathleen; farmer (dairy, beef and cash crops); radio-TV fa¡m editor WDEL (Wilmington, Delaware) 1957-1959, KSYD Radio (Wichita Falls, Texas 1959-1960), captain Intelligence USAF 1959-1961, board of directors MFB Insurance Companies, Michigan chairman ASCS United States Dept. of Agriculture, Assistant Deputy Administrator for Programs USDA 1972-1974, chairman National Disaster Agriculture Program Committee, national director USDA Energy Office (Washington, D.C.), member of working group of the Presidential Oil Policy Committee 1972-1974; Somerser Township Trustee 1962-1966, Somerset Township Supervisor, County Board of Supervisors 1966-1968; 4-H leader, squadron cdr Civil Air Patrol, Masonic Lodge, Trustee, Somerset Congregational Church, Kiwanis, state board of directors Michigan Farm Bureau, trustee Addison community Hospital, delegate American Assembly on World Population and Hunger, Michigan Occupational Safety Standards Commission, published Motivation Research Study in Agriculture; State Star Farmer FFA, Michigan State University scholarship, Michigan State University Varsity Club, Blue- Key Honorary, Commandant's Award for Scholastics USAF, Kellogg Foundation FSHP, selected "Outstanding Young Men of America" 1970,- presented National Superior Service Unit Award for work as director of Energy Office USDA 1974; Hillsdale County Republican Chairman; Republican nominee for Michigan State University Board of Trustees, 1976; elected to House of Representatives in 1978 and 1980.

ROY SMITH 52nd Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part), Washtenaw (part), and Wayne (part). Republican, of Ypsilanti; born Livingston, Tennessee, Feb. 12, 1924; Oberltn College 2 years, Bachelor of science degree in geology 1950 university of Michigan; married shirley Sanford of Gaylord 1949, children: William S., Phillip G. and Sue Ann; Calvary Baptist Church; U.S. Marines 1942-1945; American Legion Post 322 and Masons; served on Board of Tax Review for Ypsilanti Township 1955-1959; supervisor Ypsilanti Township (four terms) 1959-1967; member Washtenaw County Board of Supervisors 1959-L967 and chairman 196ó; BIOCRAPHICAL SKETCHES 149 served as City Administrator for City of Saline 1973 and 1974; elected to House of Representatives in 1966, 1968, 1970, ln4, ß76, 1978 and 1980.

VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. l0th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born at Detroit July 4, 1947; Pershing High School 1965, B.A. political science Michigan State University, law degree Wayne State University Law School lnz; malfied January I, l97l; Vernon Chapel A.M.E.; attorney at law; City of Detroit Law pept. senior assistant corporation counsel, chairman Mayor's Task Force on Arson and general office; Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Executive board member and secretary 6onsolidated Black Economic Development Inc.; member: National Bar Assoc., Wolverine Bar Assoc., State Bar of Michigan, executive Board member New Detroit; elected to House ef Representatives 1976.

FRANCIS R. SPANIOLA 87th Representative District: counties of clinton (part), Genesee (part), and shiawassee (part)' Democrat, of coiunna; born corunna June 8, 1935; Bachelor of Arts political science MSU, graduate studies MSU, history and education Taft Institute; married Carol Klempirik in 1957, children: Anthony, Angela, Mary and Joseph; St. Joseph'S Catholic Church (Owosso); merchant and former teacher; U.S. Army Reserve 1957-69, attained rank of Captain; Knights of Columbus (Owosso), Shiawassee Historical Society, Shiawassee Agricultural Society, Italian-American Club (Lansing), National Historical Society, Michigan Education Associa- tion, National Education Association, Lions Club (Corunna), ZCBJ (Owosso), Sons of Italy (Flint); officer atlarge Michigan Democratic Party 1973-75, chairperson shiawassee county Democratic Party l97l-75; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

DEBBIE STABENOW 58th Representative District: Counties of Eatgn (part), and Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born at Gladwin; B.A. magná cum laude Multi-disciplinary Social Science.comprising three areas: criminal justice, psychology and sociology, master's magna cum laude in social work Michigan State University; married in 1971, son Todd, daughter Michelle; United Methodist; Ingham County Commissioner ln5-ß78, chairperson Ingham County Board of Commissioners 1977-1978; founder Ingham County Women's Commission, co-founder Council Against Domestic Assault, member Ingham County Democratic Women, member Democratic Business & Professional Club, honorary lifetime member Lansing Boy's Club, member Michigan Democratic Women's Political Caucus, student social worker of the year award National Association of Social Workers Lansing-Jackson chapter 1975, Ingham County received nine awa¡ds for programs exhibiting- outside leadership in solving community problems from National Association of Counties L977, Diana Award for. outstanding leadership in politics presented by YWCA 1977, feafired as one of ten \ilomen "making it happen in Michigan" April edition of Redbook Magazine 1977, featured in government textbook American Government: Changing Political Experiences, Prentiss-Hall Publishing Co. 1977, dignitary bible award Michigan Gideons 1979, legislator of the year award Michigan Association of Children's Agencies 1981, woman of the year American Business and hofessional Women Association Cedar Circle 1981; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

LAD S. STACEY 44th Representative District: Counties of Berrien (part), and Cass (part) - Republican, of Berrien Springs, born June 18, 1926; ma¡ried March 19, 1949, children: Dennis F., Craig J.. Brad L., Joan D., and Sue J.; United Methodist Church, Berrien Springs; World War II veteran: resort owner/operator; county commissioner 10 years, chairman uounty Board of Commissioners 2 years, school board chairman 7 years, justice of the peace õ years, chairman Southwestern Regional Planning Com. 2 years; Rotary Club president, 150 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Jaycee president, State Jaycee vice-president; chairman of fund drives (Red Cross, Cancer. United Fund, Hospital) board of directors Twin Cities Area Development Corporation, board of directors 4-H Foundation, board of directors and executive committee West Michig¿¡ Tourist Association, president S.W. Michigan Motel & Resort Association; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI 19th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July 29, 1934 in Detroit; graduate Sacred Heart Seminary Hig]¡, attended St. Mary's College and American Institute of Banking; married Sept. 3, 1955, wife Donna, children: Kathleen and Michael; Our Lady of Good Counsel; U.S. Army 1957-1959; former banker; American Institute of Banking, Exchange Club, Polish Legion of American Veterans, LaSalle College Park Improvement Association and 14th Congressional District; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

THADDEUS C. STOPCZYNSKI llth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born February 16, 1940 at Hamtramck; graduate of St. Augustins High School, Academy of Detroit Police Dept., Chrysler Millwright Apprentice Program; married 1959, children: Suzanne 19, Peggy 17, Lawrence 15, Gregory 14, Judith Joy 12, Matthew 11, Timothy 10, Elizabeth 8, Rebecca Lynne 5, Thaddeus G. 4, and Johnathon G. 4 months; Immaculate Conception Ukranian Church Catholic; Detroit police officer 10% years, Detroit Board of Education, chairman region No.- 6, central board, Jan. l, 1971 Dec. 31, 1972; board member Pulaski Homeowners Assn., member Northeast Council- of Homeowners, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 295, Immaculate Conception Parents' Club, 14th Congressional Dist. Democratic Party, past member Michigan Assn. of- School Boards, past member National School Boards Assn., past member Metropolitan Detroit Schoolman's Club, past member Detroit Police Officers Assn., past member Police Officers Assn. of Michigan, member St. Raymond's Dad's Club, honorary member PLAV Post No. 169, member, Polish Century Club, member Polish Falcons Nest No. 31, member Michigan Polish-American Retirees-Senior Citizens, member Keep Michigan Beautiful; elected to the House of Representatives in 192, re-elected 1974, ln6, 1978 and 1980.

JOHN GREGORY STRAND 78th Representative District: Counties of Lapeer (part), Macomb (part), and St. Clair (part). Republican, of Lapeer; born May 17,195r. at Cleveland, Ohio; BA economics and political science University of Pittsburgh 1973, JD Case Western Reserve University 1976, editor of Law Review; single; Catholic, member of Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer; speechwriter Perk-for-Senate Campaign (Ohio) Fall 1974; Lapeer Rotary Club, Lapeer County Farm Bureau, Lapeer County Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Prosecutors Association of Michigan, American Bar Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

JOYCE SYMONS 30th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Allen Park; born September 10, 1927 at Detroit; married; children: Jill, Gary and Mark; member of Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 16th Congressional District Democratic Party organization, Michigan Kidney Foundation, Allen Park Democratic Club, Lincoln P'ark Democratic Club, Melvindale Democratic Club, National Order of Women Legislators and the Democratic State Central Committee; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

ETHEL TERRELL fth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). BIOGRAPHICAL SKE'TCHES l5t

Democrat, of Highland Park; born Feb. 28, 1926 at Uniontown, Alabama; Alabama school system including high school, Art Center Music School and Baptist Training Union (theologtcal seminary). attended Wayne County Community College; widow; Springhill gaptist Church. member public relations department Woman's Convention Auxiliary, Nadonal Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.; former Highland Park councilwoman, former rflaîager Highland Park Branch of Secretary of State office 1962-1977; former president Highland Park city council, councilwoman 10 years, founder and president Highland Park Demoçrats; founder and honorary chairperson women in Municipal Government, National League of cities, life member National council of Negro women and NAACP, has served on Democratic State Central Committee, has also been a delegate to numerous County, State and National conventions, member Guiding Light Chapter #50 of the Eastern Star Prince Hall affiliation, established self-funded community service center, teen Drop-In Center and founded White Wood Senior Citizens Center, past president Springhill Baptist Church Senior Choir, works with Missionary Society, member Public Relations Department of National laptist Convention, etc., member Rosa L. Craig Club, Gamma phi Delta Sorority, Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, former member Southern Christian Leadership Council under the direction of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., member Booker T. washington Business [ssociation, past president of the women's division of the former 13th congressional district, member and founder Highland Park citizens for Good Government, founder of Michigan Widow's and Widt¡wer's Organization, founder Highland Park Precinct Delegates Council, long-time busíness woman and founder and di¡ector of Terrell's Day Care Nursery School, recipient of Concurrent Resolution of Tribute to Ethel Terrell from the State of Michigan, recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from Wings of Truth Gospel Church, recipient of Acme of Womanhood Award from U-Topia, Inc., recipient of Outstanding Branch Manager Service Award from Secretary of State, recipient of Humanitarian Service Award from Gospel Music Workshop of America, saluted for outstanding achievment in religious, civic and cultural affairs by Hartgord Avenue Baptist Church, given proclarnation award making May 12, 1978 Ethel Terrell Day in Highland Park by City Council and Mayor of Highland Park, recipient of Inva.luable Service Award in governmental affairs in the community and state by Women's Convention Auxiliary to National Baptist Convention, first black elected council woman in Michigan and first elected council woman in Highland Park 1968, fîrst woman ever to serve as president of the board of directors of Highland Pa¡k General Hospital, presidentiat delegate National Democratic Convention, first woman trustee in her church under leadership of Dr. James E. Moss, founder Michigan Citizens Rights Youth Organization presenting scholarships to deserving students, member of Developmental Planning Council for Highland Park School System, member and one ofthe founders, Highland Pa¡k Caucus Club; Honorary Doctor of Law Degrec, Urban Baptist Bible College, Detroit; serves as vice-chair, Çity Government Committee, vice-chair, Roads & Bridges, member of Civil Rights, Labor and Social Services & Youth, Majority Whip; elected to House of Representatives in 1978 and re-elected in 1980.

CLAUDE A. TRIM 60th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Davisburg; born Pontiac l|lay 28,1935; Clarkston High School 1953; graduate General Motors Corporation Truck and Coach Apprentice School 1958-1962, Metal Model Makers Classification 13 years, attended Pontiac Business Institute in accounting, Oakland University industrial management with certificate, Oakland Community College with assessing certificate; married 1953, children Jeffery, Suzanne, Julia Ann, Terri; Davisburg Baptisi Church; supervisor, General Motors Truck & Coach Div., involving wood and Vfetat lto¿el Makers; have worked in Boy Scouts, Boys Brigade and Youth Leadèr in the community; past board member Davisburg Baptist Church; elecled Springfield Township Trustee 1968, èle¿ted lipringfield Township Supervisor 1970 and 1972; elected to the House of Representatives in 1974. Re-elected, in 1976 and 1978.

GARY VANEK 66th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Royal Oak; born Aug. 12, l%.0 at Royal Oak; Kimbatl High School, B.S 152 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Central Univ., master's Eastern Univ.; married in 1961, children: Debra K. and Tamra, 1s1 Baptist Church, Royal Oak, Chairman of the Trustees; Girls Town Advisory Board Member. NEA, MEA, president Royal Oak Education Assoc. 5 years; Member Teen Age Assembly Advisory Council, Member Midwestern Council of State Government Taxation Task Force; elected July l,ln} to fill a vacancy, re-elected November, 198, re-elected November, 1980.

DONALD VAN SINGEL 99th Representative District: Counties of Isabella (part), Mecosta, Montcalm (part), Newaygo, and Osceola (part). Republican, of Grant; born August 24, 1943, at GranU 8.S., Michigan State University, 1965; married, 190, children Douglas and Kimberly; vegetable farming; Boârd of Drectors, Grant State Bank; Board of Directors, Fremont Mutual Insurance Co.; Grant Reformed Church; U.S. Army 1966-67, former Capt. in U.S.A.R.; listed in Who's Who in American Politics; awarded certifîcate as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America of 1974. Elected to House ofRepresentatives in 1972, re-elected 1974,re-elected 1976, re-elected 1978, re-elected 1980.

CHARLES H. VARNUM 107th Representative District: Counties of Alger (part), Cheboygan (part), Chippewa, Delta (part), Emmet, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft. Republican, of Manistique; Presbyterian; graduate Jonesville High School 1951; attended Ferris Institute, graduate Hillsdale College, 1959; married to the former Sherry McNally, twq children: Ba¡bara and Mitcheil; United States Marine Corps, l95l-54 attaining rank of sergeant; full time state representative; past mayor pro tem Manistique City Council, former member Schoolcraft County Board of Supervisors, vice-chairman Upper Peninsula Legislative Council, former member llth District Executive Committee and former Schoolcraft County Republican Chairman; from 1959 until 1966 teacher in Manistique area schools, 1965 named "Young Man of the Year" by Manistique Jaycees, 1968 elected to "Who's Who in American Politics" and each succeeding year, 1970 recipient of honorary doctor's degree in humanities from Bay de Noc Community College, 1970 recipient of Escanaba Education Association's MEA award for contributions to the welfare of school children and to public education in Michigan, recipient of Northern Michigan University "Anniversary Medallion," sponsored the amendment which gave State aid to the Community School concept and received Michigan Community School Education Association's President's Award in 1976; member Rotary International, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Elks, gubernatorial appointee to Michigan Athletic Boa¡d of Control; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

JUANITA WATKINS 2(hh Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born May ll, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois; graduate Wendell Phillips High School (chicago), and wayne state university's Labor school; children: Ka¡en Denise, Thaddeus Cornelius Jr., Tammara Lynne, and Margie; member Local 600 UAW' NAACP' Detroit Historical Society, League of Women Voters, National Organization for Women (NOW), former member City Planning Commission (Detroit), Minority Women's Networking forum, GammaPhi Delta Sorority; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978 and 1980; received Award of Distinction for Michigan from the U.S. Department of Labor at the Regional Minority Women's Employment Conference in 1981.

ROBERT A. WELBORN 47th Representative District: County of Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of Kalamazoo; born February 17, 1928 at Kalamazoo; graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, 19.6; Western Michigan University, 1965, B.B.A. degree; married to Jane A. Salomon in 1951; children: Mary Catherine, Barbara Jane, and Christopher Thomas; former member Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners, 1973-74; Chairman' BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 153

Kalarîazoo County Board of Commissioners, 1974; member St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1{alamazoo; military service in Navy, Army, and Air Force; member of V.F.W. Post No. 947, Amencan Legion Post No.36, life member Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity; life member of Western Michigan University Alumni Association; member of Western Michigan University Alumni association Board of Directors; elected to'the House of Repfesentatives to fill a vacancy in 1974, and re-elected to a second term at same election in tn4. FRANK V. WIERZBICKI 17th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat; 8th term; veteran; single; C.P.A.

L. JEAN VYILLOUGHBY 62nd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Bloomfield Hills; born Júy 7 , 1925 at Peoria, Illinois; Academy of Our Lady, Peoria, RN St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, BA communication studies University of Detroit, MA political science University of Detroit; married 1949, children: William, Laura, Ann, Susan, Douglas and Bridget; Roman Catholic; League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

DANA F. WILSON 69th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Hazel Park; born in Detroit November 21, 1948:, business degree Eastern Michigan University, Law Degree John Marshall Law School (Chicago); ma¡ried October 25, 1975; Roman Catholic; attorney; member of the Michigan State Bar and Illinois State Bar; Oakland County Commissioner from 1974-L976; elected to House ofRepresentatives 1976 and re-elected in 1978 and 1980; serving on following committees: Appropriations; chairman of the subcommittee on State Police; member of subcommittees: Agriculture, General Government and Retirement and Higher Education; member of the Jaycees, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lions, Hazel Park Alhambra and the Fraternal Order of Police.

JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR. l5th Represe4tative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born in Detroit, November 4, 1950; graduate of Nativity Docesan High School, Detroit; graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing; attended Cooley Law School, Lansing. Worked as a Committee Analyst for Speaker's Staff, and Administrative Staff Assistant to . former House Speaker William Ryan; Legislative Assistant to former State Representative Alma Stallworth; Committee Administrator to former State Senator , and worked as a Legislative Assistant for now Congressman Dale Kildee in Washington, D.C. First elected to the House of Representatives, November 1978 General Election; Committees served on: Judiciary, V-C; Labor; Social Services and Youth; and Urban Affairs. Was selected to serve on the same committees with the addition of State Affairs, V-C for this his second term. The Representative is a family man; malried in 1970 to Mary J. Gerbe; is the father of four: . Kimberly Ann, Kerry Marie, Joseph III, and Brooke Melinda. Is a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish; active with Block Clubs in surrounding community area; member Democratic Paxty has served as precinct delegate; member of NAACP; and member of Knights of Columbus,- as well as the Central Flint Optimist Club.

RICHARD A. YOUNG 32nd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). ,,Democrat, of Dearborn Heights; born January 16, lg27 at Detroit; graduate of Mackenzie ntgh School, University of Detroit, B.S. in Public Administration in 1950 and Wayne State 154 N4ICHIGAN MANUAI-

University, J.D. in Law in 1956; enrolled in the Master of Business Administration hogram University of Michigan; children: Michael and Sharon; attorney; adjunct professor at 1þs University of Detroit 1957-1982; precinct delegate; Dearborn Township Treasurer, 1958-63: Dearborn Heights City Treasurer,1963-65; U.S. Air Force, 1945-46; member of Michigan & Dearborn Bar Associations; former member, Building Employees Union A.F.L.;member of American Association of University Professors, Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce. Dearborn Heights Goodfellows, Dea¡born Heights Democratic Club and Taylor Democratió Club, Treasurer of the l5th Congressional Democratic Organization; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.