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BOEBY D. CRIM Speoker 82ñd D¡srrid

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MICHAET J. EENNANE JOHN BENNEII l5r O¡.lri.l 3¿rh D¡slr¡d

Í. THOMAS THAICHER CONNIE BERUBÊ WII.EUR V, BROTHERÍON Cl€rk of the House EtNSfEtD ó4rh Di¡rrid lo4lh Diit.¡d MARY C. BROWN IHO¡AAS H. BROWN 4óth D¡srfid 37rh D¡str¡d

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LARRY E. BURKHALTER J. MICHAEL EUSCH 78th Distr¡d looh Distr¡d

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JOSEPH FORSES EÞGAR J. FREÞRICKS HARRY GAS¡, JR. ó7rh D¡srr¡d 54lh D¡str¡cl 43rd O¡srr¡d EDGAR A. GEÉRTINGS AAON¡E R. GERAIDS 971h D¡3trid óóth Di3tri.t

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REPRESENTATIVES

THOMAS J. ANDERSON 28th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Southgate; born November 21, l9l9 at St. Joseph, Missouri; maried; children: Laurel (Mrs. Darryl Moore), Eugene and Craþ; attended Ford Motor Co. Engineering School, 194647; U.S.. Army Electronic Schools; 194345; U.S. Marine Corps Schools, 1950-51 and U.S. Marine Corps Institute (correspondence'), 1947-51;' engineer, Ford Motor Co.; precinct delegate, 1952-58; Ecorse Township Supervisor, 1953-58; Mayor, Southgate, 1958-61; Wayne County Board of Superyisors, 1953-61; chairman, Wayne County Building Authority, 196l-65; president, Southgate City Council, 1963-64; U.S. Army, 194346; 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, 196l-65; United Community Services, board of directors, 1955-60; director, Southgate Bank, 1958-63; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session. Served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader since 1971. Legislative assignments include co-chairmanship of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation (from l%9-74), chairman of the Committee, since 1975, chairman of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, 195-76, and membership on the Economic Development Committee (since 1965), and the Committee on Corporations and Finance (since 1971). From 1970-76 served as chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology for the National Conference of State and currently serves as a member of the Executive Board,,In ln2-73, was chairman of a special National Task Force on Solid Waste Management folthe Council of State Governments, arñ in 1974-75 served as a member of the National Task Force on Fisheries Management for the Council. Represents the on the Executive Board of Energy and Resource Research Association (MERRA). Serves as a consultant for the National Science Foundation, lVashington, and as a member of the Intergovernmental Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Panel in the Ofüce of the President.

DAN ANGEL 49th Representative District: Counties of Calhoun (part), and Jackson (part). Republican, of Battle Creek; born Dec.23,1939 at ; , B.S,, 1961, M.4., 1963; Purdue University, Ph.D., 1965; married Patricia Ann Schuster, 1965; college administrator; Calhoun County Republican Chairman l97l-72; biographer of Governor George Romney, 1967, and Governor William Milliken, 1970; special assistant to Senator" Robert P. Griffrn, 1969; member, Michþan Hþher Education Assistance Authority, "1970-72; chairman, Republican State Platform Committee, 191; chairman, Calhoun County Community'Action Agency, l97l-72; director of Experiments in Relevance and Continuing Education at Albidn College, l%9-72; Methodist; Jaycee; Marshall Chamber of Commerce; elected to House of Representatives in 1972, 1974 and 1976.

LOREN S. ARMBRUSTER 84th Representative District: Counties of Genesee (part), Saginaw (part), and Tuscola. Republican, of Caro; bom Dec. 5, l9l7 at Sebewaing; graduate of Michigan State University, 1941, 8.S., Agriculture, B.4., Education; married the former Edna M. Golden, 1943; sons: Curtis, Dennis; daughter: Vicki; high school teacher, two years; Michigan State University Extension Service, five years; 22 years executive vice-pres. of Michigan- 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 3Ø years as ofticer in United States Air Force World War II, recalled during Korean conflict for 114 years; 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 yeaxs on Executive Board of Michigan Agricultural Conference, and 3 years vice-pres. of Conference; various offices of St. Paul MICHIGAN MANUAL 214

Lutheran Church in Caro; active member of Caro Scouting Committees and Boards, 4-H and FFA work, and church organizations; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, reelected in 1974 and in 1976.

JAMES A. BARCIA l0lst Representative District: County of Bay (part). Democrat, of Bay City; born February 25, 1952 at Bay City; graduated from Bay City Central Hþh School 1970, B.A. political science Saginaw Valley State College 1974; single; legislative assistant; student body president at SVSC, Saginaw Valley Polish American Historical Society, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay City "Y"s Men; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976.

MICHAEL J. BENNANE lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born January 27, 1945 at Detroit; Benedictine High School 1963, B.A. Wayne State Universiry ln0; married 1968; Catholic; teacher, insurance agent; Northwest Community Organization, Emerson Community Homeowners Organization, Belmont Civic Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976.

JOHN BENNETT 34th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). 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, Ca¡ol and Barbara; veteran of U.S. Army; accountant; treasurer of Redford Township, l0 years; past president, Wayne County Township Treasurer's Association; member, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter I13, 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 l04th Representative District: Counties of Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee (part), and Wexford. Republican, of Maple City; born Munising April 18, 1924; 8.S., secondary education teaching cefificate, Siena Heights College (Adrian), graduate study Wayne State University; married John E. Binsfeld in 1947, 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, Crooked Tree Council Girl Scouts, Traverse City Women's Political Caucus; two terms Leelanau County Commissioner; named Michigan Mother of the Year 1977; elected, to House of Representatives in 1974 a¡d. 1976.

\ryILBUR V. BROTHERTON 64th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Farmington; born Chicago, Ill. July 6, 1922; graduated Waller High School (Chicago), attended Northwestern University; married 1%.8, wift, Yvonne, children Lynn and Bill; Catholic, Our Lady of Sorrows Church; lst Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatre), Distinguishec Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential Citation; former Packard and Corporation executive; Civic Services: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, delegate to SEMCOG for both Cþ 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 Association; Service Organizations: Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars; mayor, City of Farmington (7 yea¡s), Farmington Councilman (14 years), Oakland County Commissioner (2 years); elected.to House of Representatives in 1974. 7

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MARY C. BROWN 46th Representative District: Kalamazoo County (part). Democrat, of Kalamazoo; born August 18, 1935 at Midland; Sfaduated Midland Public S"lo"ir rSjá salutatorian, Ábion Coftge 1953-1955 active in sports, campus YWCA and ãtrc. clubs and honoraries, A.B. in recreation Syracuse University_l957 outstanding i*n.r"r"u-pur student, M.s. in physical education 1961; married, children: Linda, Jeff' Jim; Baptist; u.rirt*t professor in depantment of physical education for women at Western Michigan University since 1965, previously employed by Kalamazoo College, Galesburg-Augusta Association, (Michigan $i;i.; Syru"u." Uniíeisity,'19'ti-1976) Syiacuse YWCA; American Camping !ã"tion'eourO of Direcrors Michigan Recreation & Parks Association, National Recreation & Park Association, Society of Professional Recreation Educators, Kalamazoo, paw Paw, Black, Macatawa Rivers Basin council, WMU/AAUP Bargaining council WMU Campus Planning Council, WMU Asylum Lake Committee, Kalamazoo "huirp"r.ott, president (1969-1973) lobbyist & state board Á."u L"ugo" of Women Voters - member (tgll-tSlC), West Main--past Hil Ãssociation, WMU FaculY Senate 1970-1976, iutu1¡-oò County'óemocratic Party chairperson 1975-76, Michigan Society for Gerontolo- !y, ruru*u-o Näture center (charter member), American civil Liberties union, united Ñations Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976' THOMAS H. BROWN 37th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of westland; born July 29, lg17 in Indiana; graduate of Loogootee High school, Loogootee, indiana; married to Èelen Hunter in 1945; children: Paul, Timothy, Judith, io-'nu, Bånnie and Mary; former trustee, treasurer and supervisor, Nankin Township; lot of Westland; served in the U.S. Army, five years; Catholic; member of Úãrtiuflions,"r'-uyot Goodfellows, Wayne Ford Civic League, Harris-Kerher Post 3323 and the i. of c.; elected to the House of Representatives, 1970. Reelected 1972, 1974 and 1976. \ryILLIAM R. BRYANT, JR. 13th Representative Disfict: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Farms; born May 4, 1938 at Detroit; graduate of Grosse Pointe High School, Princeton University, A.B. with honors and University of Michþan, LL.B.; married in 1963; children: Jennifer Anne and Andrew; attorney; former member, Wayne County Board of Commissioners; member, New Detroit Co.mmittee; Grosse Pointe Rotary Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. House Republican Floor Leader,1975.

W. PERRY BULLARD 53rd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ann Arbor; born September 2, 1942, at , Ohio; Harvard University, A.8., 1964; University of Mþhigan Law School, J.D., 1970; single; attorney; law clerk to Justice Paul Adams, Michþan Supreme Cotnf, l97l; U.S. Navy 1964-68, American Civil Liberties Union; Michigan State Bar Association; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972.

LARRY E. BURKHALTER 78th Representative District: Counties of Lapeer (part), Macomb (part), and St. Clair (part). Democrat, of Lapeer; born December 13, 1950 at Corpus Christi, Texas; A.B. political science/education , graduate study in political science Wayne State University; married 1970, children: Carey Lynn b. August 20, 1971, Lawrence E. b. December 20, 1973; Methodist; former teacher of government Lapeer Community Schools; Jaycees, Eagles; elected to House of Representatives in 1976. MICHIGAN MANUAL 216

J. MICHAEL BUSCH l00th Representative District: Counties of Gratiot (Þart) and Saginaw (part). Republican, of Saginaw; born Saginaw March 26, 1946; B.S, (marketing) Ferris State College 1968, attended Detroit College of Law 1968'70; m¿rrrièd to Barbara C. Wolfe in 1973; St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Saginaw; member: Saginaw Township Jaycees, Saginaw Exchange Club, State Association for Retarded Childrên & National Association for Retarded children; past board member saginaw ,A,ssociation for Retarded children and Saginaw Unit American Cancer Society; mêmber Ferris State College Student Senate 1965-66, vice president Ferris State College All-Student Government 1967 a¡dpresident 1968, president Pi Kappa Delta (National Honorary Forensic society) 1968, vice piesident sigma Phi Epsilon 1967-68, won national debate honors 1968, received "Man of the year" award in 1968 for outstanding service to school ând community, former Saginaw County Probate Court offrcer and court Referee (Juvenile Division), volunteer teacher st. loseph's Adult Education c_enter (saginaw) 1971 ; advance man for Sen. Robert Gúffin 1972; saginaw county Executive committee 1972-present, county and state delegate 1972-74, publiðity chairman Saginaw County Republican committee; elected to House of Representatives in 1974 and 1976. Elected Minority Whip in 1976.

MARTIN D. BUTH 90th Representative District: County of Kent (párt). Republican, of Rockford; born October 18, l9l7 at Comstock Park, Michþan; graduate of C-omstock Park High School and Michþan State University; graduate work ai the University of Michþan; married George Ann Shaw, June 10, 1943; sons, Martin D. III and George S.; former dairy farmer; former trustee of Plainfield rownship; past president, vrichþan Purebred Dairy cattle Association and comstock Park Rotary club; member of Grace Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids, and Michþan Farm Bureau; elected to the House of Representatives to fill a vacancy in 1959 and re-elected in 1960 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature; Speaker Pro-Tem, 1967-1968.

DAVID L. CAMPBELL 68th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of clawson; born March 15, 1944 at Detroit; B.A. political science Michþan state university, J.D. university of Detroit; married 1972, childrèn: David, Holly, shelly; Protestant; state legislator, attorney; member oakland county young Republicans, precinct {eleg{e oakland county Executive committee Republican party, Royà oak Lions club, American Bar Association, Michþan Bar Association,- oakland'county Bar Association, National Association of Realtors, Michþan Association of Realtors; eiected to House of Representatives in 1976.

DENNIS O. CAWTHORNE 98th Representative District: counties of Lake, Manistee (part), Mason, Muskegon (part), Oceana and Wexford (part). . Republican, of Muskegon; born April 29, l94o at Manistee; graduate of Albion college, A'p' degree, Phi Beta Kappa honors, president of class and s¡¡dent body; Harva¡d Lãw school, LL.B. degree; married to former cynthia Knoth; former college instructor; former assistant to Senator Robert P. 9._tfÏin; worked way through college and law school as manager of chamber of commerce, new;paper reporterl poüce officer, salesman ãrd laborer; member of state Bar of Michþan, Ëagles, S¡ema-chi; càtholic; admitfud to practice of law before u.s. Supreme court, 1970; selected by Michþan Jaycees as one of the Five outstanding Young Men of Michigan, 1970; member, Abiõn coilege Board of rrustees; member, State YMCA Board of Directors; Chairman, 1975 State Rãpublican Convention; elected to House of Representatives in 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, åtta tlzo. n"puuiicuri Leader in 197516 and 1977-78 sessions. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 217

MARK CLODFELTER Slst Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born Flint Atrg. 23, 1950; Flint Northwestern High School 1968, BA University of Michigan, MA political science University of Michþan; JD University of Michþan Law School; married 1971; poverty lawyer; Common Cause, , Urban League, Environmental Defense Fund, American Civil Liberties Union, Urban Coalition, Genesee County Bar Association; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

BARBARA-ROSE COLLINS 21st Representative Dist¡ict: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Detroit April 13, 1939; attended Wayne State University; widow, children Cynthia and Christopher; Black Christian Nationalist Church, Sh,rine of the Black Madonna; Trustee, Jeffries Cultural Academy, Afro-American Museum (Bd. of Trustees), Kenyatta Homeowners Assoc., Black Parents for Quality Education, Inner-City Parents Council, BCN Action Council; School Board Member, Detroit Board of Education Region 1; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

MICHAEL H. CONLIN 23rd Representative District: Counties of Ingham (part), Jackson (part), and Washtenaw (part). Republican, ofJackson; born Detroit July 11,, 1943 attended parochial and public schools in Washtenaw County, Portsmouth Abbey and English Benedictine monastery (Portsmouth, R.I.), degree in economics from Eastern Michþan University; single; Roman Catholic; Assistant to Secretary of Transportation, Washington D.C; Assistant to the President of AMTRAK, Washington, D.C.; former private consultant in Washingfon D.C. and executive with Michþan National Bank; member of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Jackson, Disabled American Veterans, Assistant Republican Whip in 1977:78 session. Elected to House of Representatives n 1974, 1976.

JOE CONROY 79th Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July 27, 1934 at Battle Creek; married 1962, children: Colleen 13, Kevin ll, Kelly 10, Tim 8, Christine 6; Catholic; real estate residential builder, broker; Flint Charter Revision Commissioner, Genesse County Commissioner; K of C, YMCA, Big Brothers; elected to House of Representatives in 1976.

LOUIS K. CRAMTON 102nd Representative District: Counties of Bay (part), and Midland (part). Republican, of Midland; born December 5, l9l5 at Lapeer; graduate of Lapeer High School and Alma College; married in 1945; daughter: Mrs, Marjorie Wojnaroski; served in the U.S. Army, four and one-half years during World Wa¡ II; Presbyterian; honorary member, Midland Jaycees; former member of Paul Bunyan Council, Boy Scouts of America; former board member of Midland chapter, Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Inc.; former Vice President and board member Bþ Brothers of Midland; charter member of the board of the Midland Center for the Arts, Inc.; former member of Board of Directors of the Midland Co. Rehabilitation Center; member of Kiwanis, Post 3651 VFW, Post 165 American Legion and BPOE 1610; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

BOBBY D. CRIM 82nd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Davison; born December 10, l93l; B.A. and M.A. University of Michigan; married, 1953; three sons; United States Navy, 1950-54; teacher, Davison Community MICHIGAN MANUAL 218

Schools, 1959-60, Flint community schools, 196l-64; member of Davison city council, 1g6144 and 196748; member of Genesee county Board of supervisors, 196748; advisor and legislative liaison to Michigan School Finance Study, 1967; director of State and Federal p-gra-s, Genesee Intermediate School District, 196748; board coordinator, Genesee boùnty Board of Supervisors, 1968{9; executive secretary to the House Democratic Caucus, vay, igeg to December, 1972; appointed member of Flint university of Michigan Advisory noar¿, tgZt; Davison areaJayceãs "Young Man of the Year," 1964; elected to the House of Repreientatives in 1964 and again in l97i; majority floor leader, 1973; elected Speaker in 1975 a¡d 1977.

GEORGE CUSHINGBERRY, JR. 4th Representative District: County of Wayne (part)' Democrat, of Detroit; born Detroit Jan. 6, 1953; Cass Technical High, Wayne State University; Baptist; executive vice chairman and interim chairman Association of Black Students Wãyne State University, communþ editor South End Newspaper Wayne - Directors- State University, Student Facuþ Council Wayne State University, Boa¡d of - Black Causes Ássociation, member Detroit- Public Schools Decentralization Committee, co-chairman Concerned Citizens Council Youth Task Force, and Trustee of the Afro-American Museum of Detroit; elected to House of Representatives in 1974,21 years of age, the youngest member ever elected to the House of Representatives in the History of Michig"tr. 1975:76 term served on following committees vice-chairman of Military & Veterãns' Affairs, vice-chairman of Corrections, member of- House Policy, , Social Services & Youth Care, Taxation, and Correction committees.

JAMES E. DEFEBAUGH 65th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Bloomfield Twp., Oakland Co.; born October 8, 1926 at Chicago, Illinois; graduate of Harvard Hþh School and Knox College, B.4., 1950; married in 1953; children: James, Lynne and Jean; advertising consultant; chairman, Republican Party of Oakland County, 1968-70; Army Air Force, 194446; member of the First Presbyterian Church and former member of the Oakland County Community Health Services Board; fïrst elected to the House of Representatives in 1970; elected House Republican Whip for the 1973-74 term; elected House Republican Assistant Floor Leader for the 1975-76 term; member of

committees on Corporations & Finance (vice-chairman), Elections, House Policy, Mental : Health; member of the Michigan Bicentennial Commission, and Governor's Advisory Commission on the Regulation of Financial Institutions

MELVIN DeSTIGTER 95th Representative District: Counties of Kent (part), and Ottawa (part). I Republican, born November 21, 1928 at Sioux Center, ; graduate of Calvin College, A.B. degree; graduate studies at the University of Michigan; married Carole Schultze; children: Melanie, Kurt, Kim, Todd and Heidi; educator; former member, Hudsonville City Commission, five years; U.S. Army, 194648; member of Christian Reformed Church; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

GILBERT J. Di NELLO 73rd Representative District: County of Macomb þart). Democrat, of East Detroit; born February 28, 1935 at Detroit; B.S. business administration, University of Detroit; American Institute of Banking; University of Michigan Extension Service in real estate finance and real estate law, appraisal I & II; single; former administrative assistant in the commercial and residential mortgage department of Michþan National Bank; past precinct delegate; Michþan Army National Guard; Roman Catholic; Knights of Columbus; Leo the XIII, East Detroit; Sons of Columbus, Detroit Council No. 9l; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 2495, F;ast Detroit; International Association of Lions Clubs, East Detroit; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972. r-

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LEWIS N. DODAK 86th Representative District: Counties of Bay (part) and Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Birch Run; born April 12, 1946 in Saginaw County; attended Saginaw area schools; married November 25, 1967, children: Tony 8 and Aaron 3; Catholic, Assumption Parish Bridgeport, Michigan; Vietnam veteran U.S. Army 1965-1967; supervisor of Taymouth- Township 1974-1976; member VFW Post 7542 Birch Run, Michigan, Knights of Columbus - Council 593; elected to House of Representatives 1976' DENNIS M. DUTKO 25th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born Detroit Aug. 31, 1943; B.A. 1965 Westem Michigan University, MA l97l Wayne State University (counseling & guidance); single; teacher; member: executive committee Macomb County Democrats, executive committee lSth Congressional District Democrats, UAÌW; elected president 1969-70 of Warren City Council at age of 25 youngest person in history of City of Warren to be so elected, running frst 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 of 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. 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. ln 1977 he was nominated for Outstanding Young Man of the Year by the Warren Jaycees.

GEORGE H. EDWARDS 9th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; bom February 13, l9ll at Brunswick, Georgia; graduate of Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, A.B. degree; graduate study at New York University and Atlanta University; manied; children: Harry, Verne, Robert and Pamela; former precinct delegate and district executive board member; Episcopalian; member of Elks, Metropolitan Lodge No. 962 and the Trade Union Leadership Council; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session.

DAISY ELLIOTT 8th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; bom at Filbert, W. Va.; graduate of Detroit Institute of Commerce, attended Wayne State University and the University of Detroit. Elected delgate to the Michigan State Constitutional Convention 196l-62; then to the House of Representatives in l!b3. Presently serves as Assistant Majority- Caucus (Dem.) Chairperson; member of the Trustee Board of People's Community Church; Lady Camille Temple of the Elks; National Junior League; Progressive Civic Arts Club; Trade Union Leadership Council; YWCA; Historical Society of Michigan; Eta Phi Beta Sorority; Gamma Phi Delta Sorority; NAACP; League of Women Voters; Order of Women Legislators; Charter member of the National Society for State Legislators; Secretary of the Michigan Democratic Black Caucus; Secretary of the United Black Coalition; Member of the Council on Postsecondary Education and a member of the Joint Legislative Liason Committee of the Governor's Commission on Higher Education. She is the recipient of many outstanding awards, including the first Martin Luther King, Jr. Award in 1968; the Community Service Award from People's Community Church; Meritorious Service Award from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge; Woman of the Year Award from the Michigan Federated Democratic Club; Award from the Michigan Federation of Democratic Women in 1969; Citation from the State Bar of Michigan for contributions to the basic i¡ 1962; and received a Resolution from her colleagues on Feburary 13, M¡CHIGAN MANUAL 220

l!)ó9. Representative Elliott is the author of the Civil Rights Provision in Michigants State Constitution; recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Black Legislators Clearing House and is presently serving her eiglrth term in the Michieên Iægislature. Mrs. Elliott is listed in Marquis "Who's Who of American Women of the Midwest;" listed in "rilho's Who in Black Americans," listed in Ebony Magazine as an "Outstanding Political Figure;" honored in Alpha Kappa Sorority Heritage Series # I , in 1970, as one of the most ' 'Outstanding Black Women in Politics;" cited by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's Salem Division in a "Salute to Black Women of America" in 1972. The Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs honored her as "Woman of the Year" in 1976. On November 26, 1976 Mrs. Elliott received an Appreciation Award from Native American Strategic Services in recognition for support of Indian legislation. Most of her legislation has been in the interest of Education, Labor, Senior Citizens, Women and Juveniles, and Civil Rights. On January 13, 1977 the Governor sþed into law her House Bill ¿f055, the most comprehensive Civil Rights legislation introduced in Michigan's history. It is Public Act 453 and is known as the Elliott-I-anen Civil Rights 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 the powerful Labor Committee (which she currently chairs) in the Michigan House of Representatives. In addition, she is Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional Revision and Women's Rights; Mrs. Elliott is founder and author of the popular publication, CAPITOL: Woman; is a member of the Committees on Education, Colleges and Universities, and Administrative Rules.

JOHN M. ENGLER 89th Representative District: Counties of Clare (part), Gratiot (part), Isabella (part), and Montcalm (part). Republican, of Mt. Pleasant; born October 12, 1948 at Mt. Pleasant; graduate of Beal City Hþh School, 1966 and Michigan State University, 8.S., l97l; married to Colleen House-Engler; delegate, White House Conference on Youth, 1971; recipient of the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award from the Michigan Agriculture Conference; Roman Catholic; member of the Knights of Columbus; Mt. Pleasant Jaycees; Farm Bureau; past member of the Board of Trustees of the Michigan YMCA and Vice Chairman of the State Youth and Government Committee; member of the Board of Directors of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association at Michigan State University; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

DAVID H. EVANS 75th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Mount Clemens; born August 4, 1934 at Detroit; B.A. University of Michigan, M.Div. Seabury-Westem Theological Seminary (Episcopal); single; Episccjpal; U.S. Infantry Germany 1955'1957; pastor Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens; City Commissioner,- Mount Clemens 1973-1977; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

ROSETTA FERGUSON 20th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; State Representative Rosetta Ferguson was born in Florence, Mississippi on July l, 1920. She was educated in the public schools of New Orleans, and Detroit, Michigan. In Detroit, she attended Duffield and Miller High Schools and the Detroit Institute of Technology; On February 4, 1939, she married and from this union, one daughter, Linda, and three sons, Prince Michael, Huey 4., and Maurice Ferguson were born. She is a member of the People's Baptist Church and resides at 2676 Arîdt, Detroit, Michigan. Representative Mrs. Ferguson is a long-time business woman. She was a staff manager of a real estate firm in Detroit and has served in various capacities with the following organizations: appointed to the Loyalty Investigating Committee; served as a Democratic BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 221

State Central member for 2 years; Executive Board Member and Precinct Delegate for ten years in the First Congressional District; Recording Secretary of the 13th Congressional District; member of the non-partisan Wayne County Democratic Republic Human Relations Council on Civil Rights; Grey Lady for the Red Cross; Cub Scout Den Mother for 3 years of Pask73; Member of the PTA, NAACP, TULC, The Women's Public Affairs Committee of 1,000 Inc, organized and sponsored the Youth Civil Eagles; Founder and Financial Secretary for- the People's Community Civic League, Inc. for I years, which is the sponsor of the Careers Development Center (CDC); former program chairman and preseht member of the Missionary Society of the Peoples Baptist Church; former member of the Peoples Baptist Church Nurses Guild; member of the Michigan Right to Life Committee and People Taking Action Against Abortion Committee; East Side Director of the Voice of the Unborn Committee; featured in "Ebony" magazine as one of the Black women leaders in the State of Michigan; featured in "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Heritage Series #l Black Women in Politics;" member of the Elks, Nettie Carter Temple 1179; appointed by- Secretary of State Richard H. Austin to the Task Force on Licensing & Driver Controls Committee; served as a member of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority's Citizens Committee for Continuing Progress in Recreation which was created and desþated by Governor William G. Milliken. Rep. Ferguson is also a member of the following organizations: National Order of Women Legislators; National Society of State Legislators; Michigan Democratic Party; Democratic Black Congress of Michigan; Congressional National Organization of Black Elected Ofñcials; was re-elected to the office of Treasurer of Wayne County Delegation State House of Representatives; was awarded the Key to the City of New Orleans by Mayor H. Schiro on May I, 1968; is also a member of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, and Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit. Rep. Ferguson was the Chief Sponsor of Public Act 127 of 1966, "The Fair Textbook Law." This law requires that social studies textbooks in all schools in the State give proper recognition to the achievements and accomplishments of the ethnic and racial groups. P.A. 127 lends toward a more harmonious learning experience among the different races ofpeople and is desþed as a peaceful, educational measure to achieve better human understanding among all races of the State's population, advocated unanimously by the establishment and accomplishments made by minorities in helping to build a stronger and greater America. On February 25, 1970, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Resolution No. 390, which was a tribute of honor bestowed upon her by her colleagues for her "far-sighted vision and dedication to the full maturity of the human family: as well as her legislative efforts on behalf of human relations in sponsoring Public Act No. 127 of 1966.

RICHARD D. FESSLER 24th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Union Lake; bom Detroit May 17,1943; Dublin Elementary School (White Lake Twp.), Walled Lake Central Hþh School, Oakland Community College (business, economics and accounting); B.A. social sciences and English, secondary education Oakland University, Juris Doctorate degree 1972 University of Detroit Law School; married May 8, 1971, children Richard, Katherine and Robert; Protestant; attorney; member: American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, and Oakland County Bar Association, member: District Court Committee State Bar Association, president Oakland County Republican Lincoln Club l97l; Assistant Township Attorney for of Waterford 1973-74, 1973 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County, and Chief Deputy Treasurer of Oakland County 1972; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

JOSEPH FORBES 67th Representative District: County of Oakland þart). Democrat, of Oak Park; born October I, 1916 at Detroit; high school graduate; married; children: Rita, Esty and Nikki; former councilman and mayor of Oak Park; U.S. Army, four and one-half years; Hebrew; member of the Kiwanis, PTA, Jewish War Veterans and B'nai Brith; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, lnz, ß74 and 1976. Elected Majority Floor Leader in 1975 and 1977. MICHIG,{N MANUAL 222

EDGAR J. FREDRICKS 54th Representative District: Counties of Allegan (part), Ottawa (part), and Van Buren (pa¡t). Republican, of Holland; born Holland Jttne 27, 1942; M.A. history 1967 Westem Michigan University; M.A. sociology 1968 Western Michigan University; single; Faith Christian Reformed Church, Holland; former foreign service ofücer, assistant to U.S. Rep. Guy Vander Jagt 1967, executive director Michigan Citizens for Nixon 1968; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

HARRY GAST, JR. 43rd Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, of St. Joseph; born September 19, 1920 at St. Joseph; attended St. Joseph Public Hþh School and Michigan State University, 2 years; married in 1945; children: Barbara, Linda and Dennis; former supervisor, Lincoln Township; farmer; former treasurer, Lincoln Township, l8 years, former vice-chairman, County Board of Public Works and County Board of Health; member, Farm Bureau, Lions, Honorary J.C.; former member, Lakeshore School Board; Baptist; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970.

EDGAR A. GEERLINGS 97th Representative District: Counties of Muskegon (part), and Ottawa (part). Republican, of Muskegon; born April 24, 1937 at 7æelandi giaduate of 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 scholarship winner at Arizona State University; married in 1959; a son, Derek Edgar; former high school mathematics instructor; member of the Reformed Church of America, Michigan Education Association, Delta Sigma Phi and Central Michigan University Development Fund Boa¡d; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

MONTE R. GERALDS 66th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Madison Heights; bom Huntington, West Virginia, Sept. 10, 1934; Lincoln High School (Ferndale, Mich.), J.D. 1963 Wayne State University Law School; married 1956, wife Barbara, children: Jeff, Cam, Scott, Cindy, Laurie; First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak; elected 1965-69 Madison Heights City Council; appointed 1966-69 Oakland County Board of Supervisors; appointed 1968 Oakland County Commission on Economic Opportunity, member Executive Committee and Legislative Committee chairman, elected Mayor Madison Heights 1969, re-elected 1971, member: Michigan Democratic Party lSth Congressional District, Michigan Ba¡ Association, selected for membership in McKenzie Honor Society honoring outstanding male graduates of Wayne State 1963, received Service award from Edmonson School PTA 1965, voted "Outstanding Young Man" by Madison Heights Jaycees 1967; elected to Michigan House of Representatives, November, 1974 and 1976, appointed to following House committees: Judiciary, Taxation, Insurance, Military & Veterans' Affairs, V-C, and Social Services and Youth.

DONALD H. GILMER 55th Representative District: Counties of Allegan (part), Barry (part), and Kalamazoo (pa¡t). Republican, of Augusta; born November 29, 1945 at Battle Creek; graduate of Kellogg Hþh School Hickory Corners, Mich., 2 years Michigan State University, MSU Kellogg Fellow 1968-1971;- married 1965, wife, Sherry, children: Laura, Steve, and Jason; Protestant; co-owner and operator of Hillcrest Orchards, 570 acre tree fruit farm; Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners 197 3 -197 4 vice-chairman and chaírman 197 4, member Kalamazoo County Republican Party Executive- Committee 1975 Lincoln Day Banquet Committee Chairman, delegate 1972 and 1974 Kalamazoo County- and State Republican Conventions, member Michigan Farm Bureau, Kalamazoo County Young Farmer Chairman 1971, State BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 223

Young Farmer Committee 1975, State Policy Development Committee 1975, member Kalarnazoo County Human Services Commission 1975-1976, governor's appointment 1975 Michigan Agriculture Labor Commission, member Republican Farm Families for Better Government of Michigan, member Gull Lake Area Jaycees, member and past vice-president Gull Lake Area Kiwanis Club, former co-community leader Gull Lake Area 4-H Club, former member & secrètary-treasurer Gull Lake Area Conservation Club and MUCC, board of directors Michigan Peach Sponsors; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

JACK L. GINGRASS 109th Representative District: Counties of Aþer (part), Delta (part), Dickinson, Marquette @art), and Menominee. Democrat, of Iron Mountain; born August 27, l92l at Marquette, attended Northem Michigan University; married, 1942, to the former Betty Jenkins; children: Mary Ellen, Robert, Jack, Shari, and three grandchildren; owner of Standard Printing Co., Iron Mountain; served as County Supervisor, on city council, as Mayor; Air Force World War 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 n 1972, 1974, and 1976.

WARREN N. GOEMAERE 72nd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Roseville; born February 24, l9l7 at Detroit; high school graduate; married Marian Kathryn Dallwitz in l94l; son, Warren Russell; retired; veteran of World War II, four years service in Pacific and European Theaters, lOlst Airborne Division; former newspaper owner and publisher; former president, Roseville Housing Commission; member, Citizens Advisory Committee for Better Education; member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church; Elks Lodge No. 2292, Warren; lOlst Airborne Division Association; Sacred Heart Dads' Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN 50th Representative District: County of Jackson (part). Democrat, of Jackson; born May 12, 1933 at Jackson; 8.,A,., University of Michigan, 1959; married Janet Stark, 1958; children: Margaret, John, Martin, Michael, Robert, Gerald, and Maureen; product mgr., Rheem Mfg.; Jackson City Commissioner, 1967J3; vice mayor (Jackson) l97l-72; U.S. Army 1953-55; Roman Catholic; St. Johns Parish; elected to the House of Representatives in November, 1972.

CHARLIE J. HARRISON, JR. 62nd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Pontiac; born May 16, 1932 at West Palm Beach, Fla.; attended Pontiac schools, Detroit Institute of Dry Cleaning, and Wayne State University; married 1955, children: Cheryl, Charlie III, Marcella, Cynthia and Mark; St. John United Methodist Church; real estate salesman, former executive director Non-Profït Housing Corp.; board of directors Pontiac Opportunities Industrialization Center; board of trustees Drayton Plains Nature Center, member: Pontiac Chapter Democratic Club, 100 Club-Oakland County Democratic Club, Pontiac Neighborhood Service Center, Carr Street Block Club, Urban Iæague, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Gibraltar Lodge No. 19, Wolverine Consistory No. 6, Maracci Temple No. 13, Sylvan Lake Lodge No. 723; Oakland County Commissioner l97l-72; alternate National Democratic Convention 1972; delegate National Democratic Convention 1976; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, re-elected 1974, 1976. MICHIGAN MANUAI- 224

GERRIT C. HASPER 96th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Democrat, of Muskegon; born April 2, l9l3 at Muskegon; attended Calvin College; maxried in 1936; insurance solicitor; U.S. Army, 1943; member of Reformed Church of America, Mensa International and the Century Club of Muskegon; elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

RUSSELL HELLMAN llOth Representative District: All of the counties of Gogebic, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon; parts of Houghton, Iron, and Baraga. Democrat, of Dollar Bay; born September 9, l9l7; elected to the House of Representatives in 1960 and to each succeeding session.

DENNIS M. HERTEL l2th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Detroit Dec.7, 1948; Denby Hþh School, B.S. Cum La¡rde 1971 Eastern Michþan University, J.D. 1974 Wayne State University Law School; married Cynthia S. Grosscup Sept. l97l; Daughter, Heather; Catholic; former Attorney General legal intern, Detroit Common Council Aide, W.S.U. Law School legislation research staff member, Detroit Public School teacher; 14th Congressional Democratic Party Organization, received American Legion Citizenship award 1967, Outstanding Young Man of America award 1973; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

QUINCY P. HOFFMAN 77th Representative District: Counties of Huron, Lapeer (part), Sanilac, and St. Clair (part). Republican, of Applegate; attended Michigan State University and graduate of F.B.L Training School, and Michþan Traffic Safety Center Enforcement School; married in 1940; children: Howard and Janice; Sanilac County Sheriff, 195565; former president of village and school board; purebred beef farmer; member and past president: Sanilac Unit, American Cancer Society and the Eastern Michþan Law Enforcement Association; past director, Michigan Sheriffs Association; past commissioner, Boy Scouts of America; member of the Applegate Methodist Church, Croswell Lodge No. 469, F.&A.M. and Lexington Chapter No.6l elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session. -R.A.M.;

THOMAS M. HOLCOMB 58th Representative District: Counties of Eaton (part) and Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born Cha¡lotte Sept. 14, 1945; gradtated 1963 J. W. Sexton Hþh School in Lansing; A.A. 1967 Lansing Community College, B,A. in education 1969 University of Miami (Fla.), graduate work in political science at Harvard University and Michigan State University; single; Lansing South Baptist Church; secondary social studies teacher; member Holt Jaycees; elected to House of Representatives in 1974; serving on following committees: Education, State Affairs, Tourism.

DAVID C. HOLLISTER 57th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born Kalamazoo April 3, 1942; B.A. (with honors) history & political science 1965 Michþan State Universrty, M.A. (with honors) history & political science 1968 Michigan State University; married 1962, children: Jerry, Todd, Robert (Bobby); Edgewood United Church; teacher; Northside Neighborhood Association, board of directors Bþ Brothers-Bþ Sisters, Lansing subcommittee on ACLU, Committee on Aging - 7-

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Spanish-speaking, former chairperson Tri-County Regional Manpower Consortium, former chairperson Greater Lansing Community Organization, Boys' Training School Feasibility Review Committee; County Commissioner 1968-74 chairman 1973-74; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

KIRBY HOLMES 26th Representative District: Counties of Macomb (part), and St. Clair (part). Independent, of Utica; born March 9, 1933 at San Diego, Catif.; 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 Liltle League; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

MORRIS HOOD, JR. 6th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 5,1934 af Detroit; Detroit, Central High School; Baseball Coach, O'Shea Jr. Allstars; attended Wayne State University; married in 1953; children: Denise and Morris III; project supervisor, Wayne County Drain Commission; U.S. Army, 195L56; precinct delegate; member of the NAACP, YMCA and American Civil Liberties Union; Trade Union Leadership Council, Michþan Democratic Black Caucus, Executive Board Member of Livernois, Joy, Chicago Businessmen Association, on Advisory Board to Payne-Pulliam School of Trade; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. RAYMOND \ry. HOOD 7th Representative District: County of Wayne þart). 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 member, 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; during the summer of 1976, Representative Hood attended the Democratic National Convention in New York as a delegate-atJarge; member of the American Civil Liberties Union; member of Harlem Gallery Square executive board; member of the Michigan Democratic Party; member of the executive board of the Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce; 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 i¡ 1974 to the State of Michigan Public Health Statute Revision Project; also appointed a Member-at-Large to the Michþan 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.

DOMINIC J. JACOBETTI 108th Representative District: Counties of Alger þart), Baraga (part), Houghton (part), Iron (part), and Marquette (part). Democrat, of Negaunee; born at Negaunee July 20, 1920; graduate of St. Paul's Hþh 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, Athletic Club, Lions Club, Golden {ildcat Club, Marquette Club, Negaunee Civic Association, Boys Town of Italy, Inc. and honorary member AMVETS Post 124; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature. MICHIOAN MANUAL 226

H. LYNN JONDAHL 59th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of East Lansing; born July 10, 1936 at Emmetsburg, Iowa; B.A. history, University of Iowa, 1958; M.Div., YaIe University Divinþ School, 1962; United Church of Christ, ordained minister; elected to the House of Representatives, Novembet, 1972'

WILLIAM L. JOWETT 76th Representative District: County of St. Clair (part). Republican, of Port Huron; born February 7,1934 at Marysville; attended Port Huron Hþh School, Port Huron Junior College and the Cincinnati College of Embalming; married Glenda Witherspoon, November 23,1955; children: Bethany L., William L. Jr., Alan R., Gaylord M' and Steven G.; member Faith Lutheran Church; St. Clair County Coroner, 1958-62; military service, 1953-55; Blue Water Sportsman Club, Charles Schoor Post 796 VFW and the American Legion; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

RAYMOND C. KEHRES 39th Representative District: County of Monroe (part). Democrat, of Monroe; born June 2, l9l5 at Monroe; Graduate of Monroe High; married in 1941 to former Eleanor M. Payment; two children: Judith Ann and Robert W.; staff sergeant, U.S. Army World Wa¡ II; former Chairman and Treasurer Monroe Democratic County Committee; Delegate to Democractic National Convention 1960; Adult Education Instructor for Monroe Public Schools; Member of St. Marys Catholic Church; Welding foreman at Consolidated Pkg. Corporation; member of Knights of Columbus, Moose, Elks, East Side Business Men's Association, Monroe Rod and Gun Club, Past Commodore of Detroit Beach Boat Club, Past President of Monroe Optimist Club, Member of Founders Club of Michigan Credit Union League; Former Treasurer and Board Member of Consolidated Paper Credit Union; Elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

WILLIAM R. KEITH 33rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Garden City; born October 24, 1929 at Jackson, Michigan; wife, Ruth; children, Brian, David, Elizabeth, and April; graduate of American Institute of Banking and University of Michigan School of Banking; Banker for 19 years prior to election to the Michigan State Legislature; Office of the Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit. Past president of the Garden City Board of Education served 8 years; served as treasurer of the Northwestem Guidance Clinic of Wayne County;- Garden City Hospital Board; past president of the Garden City Jaycees. Won the Outstanding Young Man Award of the Year in 1963; United States Army veteran; former professional musician and sang with Don Large Choir on WJR Radio. Elected to the House of Representatives in November, 1972, and re-elected in November 1974 and 1976; appointed Special Administrator to the Speaker, 1977; serves on the following Committees in the House; Chairman, Senior Citizens and Retirement; Vice-Chairman, Education Committee; member of the Finance and Corporations Committee and Roads & Bridges 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 Council of State Legislatures, and as a Michigan delegate to the Education Commission of the States. JOHN T. KELSEY 7(hh Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born December 22, 1921, at Detroit, Michigan; education: higlt school, Detroit College of Law 1960-1961; married Anne Ambrowski November t4, 1945; BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 227

elected township children: John charles, christine and ivlark Anthony; real estate salesman; elected municipal judse ã*.ü"-ïss1-1953; iustíce ;i'th" ;;;"; wuo"n Toy-nship 1953-1958; oîtf," City-õf W-.*-iSi&lóãi; Oeteegè.to the C^onstitutiol?l Convention ""* U.S. Army S"*i"" is¿z-r9í5;"t""t"¿ @onorably discharged); Roman c_arholic; member 196l_1962: Veterans, Polish åi únit"ã'o"¡1"crats-of Warren, Knights'oi Columb¡s, Disabled. American C;üt¿1|]b; pl-eV post*rk-S,'Wff;; r.ut"*ur Oráer of Easles; elected to the House of Repreéntatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session' BELA E. KENNEDY (part), Berrien (part), and Van 45th Representative District: Counties of Allegan (part), Barry Buren (part). Republican,ofBangor,bornJulyS,lglsat.Bangor,Michigan;tltsrapualgofMichigan 8.S., ,lgii"uftoíuf Economics; married Eleene Price in l94l; children: Stui"'ùnin"róitv, fruit ðinã.-Ovfrr. pean SishopÏ-u"ã óu*n" (Mrs. John Speeter); owns 7g.acre centennial R n lupervisor Farm Security Administration; District Sales Manager farm; wà. formerly: .Chemical of for Haviland Agricultural Company; President and major stockholder ãio*o.tun¿ Buslness enalysis Corporation. LifeJong re¡i{e¡rt 9f V^a1 Buren County; tvtethodisf Church, taught Sr. Sunday School class 6 vea¡s ã"-Ãí"i Jé¡r"pson Unite¿ 4igþ Master' äî^;""--J.i õr öt'ùitrt ¡òáä; iññã.iü"t Mi"úienñsttt" Hofticultural societv; Past rnember Malta Coffinbury Lodge No. ZOt¿,'lZ" Mason; membeiDewitt Clinton Consistory, served on Nol a+ xnigt trl"-pt-; member_Golden Rule chapter Eastem star. ð;;;-dry Mich' the following: Van Su.en'öo. î.¿ifr ä*ãã" Sout¿; Charter mèmber, Southwestern i!."f"..Or"f Fieldman's Àssn.; Horticultural Adyiryry Committee, Michigan State Üîii*JitvlVìci Þrsi¿eni-ä""i¿ìi Directors, Michigán Pesticide As-sn'; Asricultural Souti*e.t"- Mi"higutt College; iorm_er member, New York State Ãi"i."w'ô..mitt"", Buren Assn.; president, tvlictriean Asparãgus Assoòiation; Secretary-manager, Van þãti"i¿å square À.s.À.lSo"th Êaven Hoipitat Bõar¿; Sèhool Board;4-H Leader' ]0 vea1s, Hobbies: elected to the ãã¡"irÈ, swimming, prr"t"öi"pt v *ã'traveling,. pc¡ulation, r egislator; First ffåì."îf n"p*."ñíuiiu"r iiËspecial electionÍuly 15,-1971, to fill the vacancv created bv the each succeeding session. death of Edson V. noot anO Ëetected Novembé r 7 , 1972, and to JACK E. KIRKSEY 35th Representative District: County of Wayne (part)' Republican, of Livonia; born November.2l, 1928 at Atlanta, Georgþ¡-so¡theastern High 1961; Scftoðf Oétroit 1947,Wayne State University, B.S. 1952,M.A. 1959' Ed' Spec. Korean 1952-54 U'S' married -1953, children: Amy'23,'Col. Jaymes 21, and Matthew 17; Conflict principal; of probation 16th -oistrictAir Force lst Lt., presently'Lt. AF Reserve; school director court; Kimberty out. civic Ass'n, past president; Tjvonia-Probation Ass'n president, p.T.e.; Boy Scout leader; Livonia Mayor's Citizen of the Year Award 1975; Livonia Êducational Ãdministrators'Organization, past president; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977, to fill a vacancy.

PETER KOK glst Representative District: County of Kent (part)' Republican, of Grand Rapids; bom october 24, l9l9 at Grand Rapids; graduate of calvin Colele, A.B. degree; marrièd i¡ 1942; children: Peter, Carol andJames; real estate aqPraiser and rõJtor; former captain in the U.S.'Air Force; member of the Christian Reformed Church; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session' MELVIN L. LARSEN 6lst Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Oxford; bom October lg, 1936 at Clinton, Iowa; graduate of De\ryitt Public 1958; Wayng Higfr'S"fr.of,'Dewitt, íowa, 1954; University of Notre Dame, B.S. -Sgte ú;ñ";.itt, Master's Eãucaíion, t9&; wife: Roberta, children: Kevin, Brenda. Kristin, MICHIGAN MANUAL 228

Terence; Roman Catholic; former Hþh School Coach, Teacher, and Principal; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972. ROBERT C. LAW 36th Representative District: County of Wayne þart). Republican, of Livonia; born November 5, 1947 at Detroit; B.S. economics and finance University of Detroit magna cum laude 1969, juris doctor Wayne State University Law School cum laude 1973; married 1974; Catholic, member of St. Collette Parish Council; attomey; Wayne County Public Administrator 1976; Livonia Bar Assoc., Livonia Bar Assoc. Law Day Chairman, Detroit Bar Assoc., Michigan Bar Assoc., American Bar Assoc., director Polish Advocates Bar Assoc., v-pres. Livonia School Board Advisory Council, Livonia Bicentennial Committee, Livonia Chamber of Commerce Government Committee, director Livonia Kiwanis Club, director Livonia Jaycees, member Livonia Rotary Club, district director Livonia Republican Party, organization chairman Wayne 2nd Congressional District, Republican State Committee, chairman Michigan Federation of Young Republicans 1975-1976, Westland's Lion's Breakfast Club, Westland Chamber of Commerce Government Committee, Westland Republican Club, City of Westland Festival Committee 1976, Westland Bicentennial Parade Chairman 1976, Founder's Society of Detroit Institute of Arts, Friends of Detroit Public Library, Detroit Historical Society, Wayne-Westland Arts Assoc., American Polish Action Council, Polish Advocates Bar Assoc.; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

JACK LEGEL 2nd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Detroit Aug. 6, 1936; bachelor of business administration University of Detroit; married 1957, children: Christine (19), Michael (18), Timothy (15), Carolyn (12); St. Mary's of Redford Catholic Church; cost estimator (finance & accounting) Fisher Body Div. of G.M.; Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, Blue Key national honor society, Redford Civilian Radio- patrol, Crary-St. Mary Community Council,- 17th Cong. Dist. Democratic Party vice-chairman; Board of Canvassers City of Detroit and precinct delegate; elected to House of Representatives in 1974. -

EDWARD E. MAHALAK 38th Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part) and Wayne (part). Democrat, of Romulus; bom September 25, l92l at Wyandotte; 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 th¡ee consecutive four-year terms beginning in 1955; member of St. Aloysius Church, Romulus; Ushers Club; Veterans of Foreþ Wars, Post 9568; Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 7; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, and to each succeeding session.

THOMAS C. MATHIEU 92nd Representative District: County of Kent (part). :

Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born Sheboygan, Dec. 2, 1936; married Luan J. i Lanning, children: Susan, Thomas, Jeffrey, Lori; former director Community Development, Kent Community Action Program, former editor Grand Valley Labor News; elected to : I House of Representatives in 1974 and 1976. Elected Majority Whip for 1975-76 session. I

Elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for 197-78 session. l

l JOHN M. MAYNARD 74th Representative District: County of Macomb (part).

l Democrat, of St. Clair Shores; born in Tennessee April 13, 1929; B.B.A. University of l Detroit; married 1949, children: Michael, Susan, Thomas, Julie, Mark, Christine, Slott, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 229

Robert, David, Molly and Sarah; St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores; U'S'M'C' 194648, Ú.S.Ir¡.C.n. active i950-51; 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 bom at White Rock, Michigan in area; Dearborn homeowner sincJ t926; attended Harbor Beach High school and w.ri.- Michigan university; married clarence, 1925; children: clarence Jr., Marilyn (Mrs. ieith Edwardsl and Senatoi Patrick McCollough; served on Dearborn City Council 1950-54; member of the-National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; Ládies euxitiary, Veterans of Foreþn Wars; National Order of Women Legislators; Aviation F.op".ty owneii Association; Dearborn Federation of civic Associations; Navy Mothers ðtuü; Wo."" of the Moose; Dearborn Trafüc Safety Council; Dearborn Historical Society; IVtcDonal¿ School Mothers; Club; League of Women Voters; l6th Congressional District Dìmocratic Party organization; Dearborn Democratic Club; Littlefield Þoulevard United p.".üVt".iu" Chúrchl listed in Who's Who of American Women; World Who's Who of Wo.én; Who's Who in Government; lVho's Who in the Midwest; In recognition of her outstanáing service to senior citizens and veterans she has received awards from the National Council ofsenior Citizens; Older and Retired Workers, UAW Local 600; Polish American Retired Association of Michigan; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; National n"tit"d Teachers Association--American Association of Retired Persons; and many others; ãnþ legislator to maintain 100 per cent attendance record in House of Representatives during hei enli.e tenure; elected to the House in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature.

RUTH B. MCNAMEE 63rd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Birmingham; born New York city; married 1946 to William A.; children: Jo Bucknell enne 1Vtrs. Þ. John Jancek) and Jeffrey; grandchild: Deborah Baf,tlett Jancek; Uìiverìity, A.B. degree; Mayor of niniringham, l97O-71; City Commissionet, 1965-1974; oakland ðounty noaia of supérvisors, 1968; Vestryman, christ church cranbrook, 1962-65; President of churchwomen, 1960-6t; Board of Directors, Birmingham, community House; Birmingham Youth Assistance Committee, 196tr.-70; Community Action Council on Drug- e¡ur"icòu"*or Milliken's Special Commission on Local Government, 197.0-72; Board of Trusteâs, Michigan Muncipal Leagw, l97O-73; Special Legislative committee on Public Èmployment Reiátions Act, lg73; Givernor Romney's Commission on Women, 1968; Board of ðoíernors, Cranbrook Schools, lg72-75; American Association of Urriversþ Women; League of women voters; Ford citizen of the Year, 1968; "Who's w_ho of American Woñen"; Distinguished Service Award, Bucknell, 1975; Elected to House of Representatives 1974, re-elected 1976. MATTHE\ry MCNEELY 16th Representative District: County of Wayne (part)' Democrat, of Detroit, born May 11,,1920, Millen, Georgia. Attended Highland Park Junior college, Lansing communþ coilege Associate Degree; married;,5 children.-Prior to being electeã state relresentative- employed as consultant, Michigan State Boa¡d of Escheats; education directõr of Local 306, U.A.W. four years; Vice Chairman 16th Congressional District six years President, 18th & 20th Wards, Democratic Club; member of Pine Grove Baptist Church;- listed in Who's Who in Midwest. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore 1969 and l97l elected Speaker Pro Tempore lg73', lg75 and 1977 by hiicolleagues. Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Partners of the Americas; Member, Èxecutive Committee. The national Legislative Black Clearing House; facility for the elderþ. 1973 serves on the Advisory Boa¡d Carmel Hall - Michigan's largest MICHIGAN MANUAL 230

and 1975 Was appointed chairman of the House Committee on Insurance and a member of the Committees- on Education, Public Utilities, State Affairs, and the Legislative Council. Elected Secretary to C.O.I.L. (Conference of Insurance Legislators). 1975 elected 2nd Vice President of C.O.I.L. ln6 elected Vice President of C.O.I.L. Elected- President of C.O.I.L. 1977. Appointed to the- Intergovernmental Relations Committee in Washington, D.C.

RAY C. MITTAN 44th Representative District: Counties of Berrien (part) and Cass (part). Republican, of Benton Harbor; born May 14, l9l2 at Buchanan; high school graduate; married; children: Richard 4., Ray C. and Carol (Harstein); radio news and sports director Station WHFB, Benton Harbor, 1%8-68; member of Elks, No. 544 and Moose 157', elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

STEPHEN V. MONSMA 93rd Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born Pella, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1936; A.B. 1958 Calvin College, M.A. 1961 Georgetown University, Ph.D. l%5 Michigan State University; married 1964, son, Martin, and daughter, Kristin Joy; Christian Reformed Church; political scientist, U.S. Army; member of the board of the Grand Rapids Right-to-Life Committee, member of the board of the Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy, member Urban League, NAACP, Environmental Action Council and Kent County Democratic Executive Committee, atthor of American Politics lst ed. 1969, 2nd ed. 1973,3rded. 1976, and of The Unraveling of America, 1974; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

GEORGE MONTGOMERY 5th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born January 13, lW at Ionia; graduate of the University of Michigan, A.B. degree, 1929; marned; sons: George F. and Alfred N.; six grandchildren; retired teacher and research assistant; life member Detroit Federation ofTeachers; elected to the House of Representatives in 1944 and 1958 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature.

JOHN S. MO\ryAT, JR. 40th Representative District: Counties of Lenawee (part) and Hillsdale (part). Republican, of Adrian; born January 12, 1927 at Chicago, Illinois; graduate of Adrian Hþh School and Michþan State University, B.S.; married in 1954; children: Richard, Ronald and Rex; fruit grower and retail fruit marketeer; served in the Army Air Force in World War II;

Methodist; past president, Madison School Board and Lenawee County Association of : School Boards; member and past president, Michigan Certified Farm Markets; member of the Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce, I-enawee County Farm Bureau, Michigan Horticultural : Society, Michigan Agricultural Conference, Michigan Peach Council, past member Lenawee County Youth Home Board; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, 1972, 1974, and i tn6. ¡

CHARLES L. MUELLER l

I 83rd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). I 1

Republican, of Linden; born March 12, 1939 at Minneapolis, ; three years at i University of Michigan; married 1962, children: Madeline 7, Michael 3; Presbyterian; U.S. Air Force three years; fruit grower; Fenton Township Board I I years; life member Michigan Horticulture Society Board of Directors 1968-1974, Linden Area Chamber of Commerce president 1975-1976, -Farm Bureau, National Ski Patrol director 19ffi-1970, American Red BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 231

Cross, 4-H leader 1956-1967 , Greater Michigan Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

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, M-ichigan State univèrsity; married; 3 children: Edward Mark, steven, Tracy; former state Police officer; U.S. Navy 4 years; International Assoc. for ldentification, International Assoc' of Voice Identifrcation Michigan, ontario Identification Assoc., Mason, Lions -club, central Michigan Law- Enforcement Assoc., command officers Assoc., American Legion; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

CASMER P. OGONOIWSKI 3rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; bom March 4, 1923 at Detroit; rea¡ed and educated in the state of New York; married the former Ann Plawecki in 1944 children: Sonia (Mrs. Frank Gardocki), Marie (MrÁ. Jack Moir), Robert (deceased october 1976), Donna (Mrs. Frank cesnick)' and Charlene; 2l years with the City of Detroit Department of Public Works (Commissioner's Aide); membei of our Lady Gate of Heaven Roman catholic church; John D. Dingell club; Granáate Civic Associatión; Central Citizens Committee; Polish Century Club; Polish National Alliance; Goodwill Voters Club; Our Lady Gate of Heaven Dad's Club and Usher's Club; Federated Civic Association of Northwest Detroit; Knights of Columbus Msgr. Hunt Council No. 3312; Polish American Retirees Club; Barney McCosky Baseball League; Mic Mac Athletic Club; Wm. P. Tutro Booster Club; 16th and 17th Congressional District Democratic organizations; former Democratic Precinct Delegate; former member of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors; elected to the House of Representatives in l9ó8, 1970' 1972, 1974 a¡d 1976.

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;Qentrat Michigan university, 1951, A.B. degree; University of Michigan, l9lS, M.A. degree; children: Margaret Ruth and James E, III; former teacher and school administrator; Ù.S. Army, l95l-53; Roman Catholic, member St. Stephen Catholic Church, saginaw; member of American Legion, Post 439, NAACP, Sigma Tau Delta (honorary English fraternity), saginaw B.P.Q.E. No. 47, Saginaw Fordney club, saginaw Pioneer club, St. Mary Cathedral Ãhbtic Association, St. Stephen Athletic Association; elected to the House óf Representatives in 1966 and each succeeding session; served as Democratic Personnel Director 1966-67; elected Democratic Majority Whip 1968-69 and 1970-71, 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), C!3rlev9ix (qart), Clare (part)' Crawford, Grand Traverse (part), Isabella (part), Kalkaska, Missaukee, Osceola (part)' and Roscommon (part). Republican, of Roscommon; born Júy 3, l92l at Roscommon; 8.S., Central Michigan Univãrsity; M.4., Central Michigan University; married, 1947; son: Kurt; teacher; township clerk 17 years; U.S. Navy, World War II; Lutheran; V.F.W.; Am. Vets.; Rotary Int.; elected to the House of Representatives, Novembet, 1972. 232 MICHIGAN MANUAL

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, urtan planning, University of Michþan, t

married, one daughter, Dawn Marie; Ypsilanti township trustee; U.S. Army; Baptist; i Jaycees; P.N.A.; Ypsilanti Outstanding Young Man of 1972; One of Five Outstanding Young Men of Michþan, 1972; appeared in the Outstanding Young Men of Americ a, 1970; Phi Delta Kappa; elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 and 1974. Associate Speaker Pro-Tem.

JEFFREY D. PADDEN 27th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of Wyandotte; born February 22, 1951 at Wyandotte; graduate of Roosevelt Hþh School 1968; attended Michþan State University, majored in Music Education, minored in Criminal Justice; single; professional musician; private music instructor; Member of Local 5, Detroit Federation of Musicians (AFL-CIO); Member of Michigan Common Cause; Coordinator for the Michþan Citizens Lobby; elected to Michigan House of Representatives, November, 1974.

PAUL PORTER 41st Representative District: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale (part), Lenawee (part), and St. Joseph (part). Democrat, of Quincy; born Dixon, Missouri, Dæ,. 23, 1907; married July 26, 1952, wife, Betty, children: Jean, Phillip, Gordon, Lynne, Paulette; Union Church; farmer; former committee man for Farmer's Home Administration, former Division Supt. Branch County 4-H Fair, former member of UAW, Century member Democratic Party, former chairman Democratic County committee, former vice-chairman 4th District, elected to Electoral College 1972 from 4th Dist., delegate to National Convention Chicago 1968, presently member of Democratic Agricultural Committee, member Farmer's Union and Farm Bureau, life member American Jersey Cattle CIub, director Michþan Jersey Cattle Club, secretary-treasurer South East Jersey Parish Show, awarded Outstanding Jersey Cattle Breeder for year 1972, on County Board of Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., elected to House of Representatives in 1974, and 1976.

STANLEY M. POWELL 88th Representative District: Counties of Clinton (part), Gratiot (part), Ionia (part), Montcalm (part), and Shiawassee (part). Republican, of lonia; born July 7, 1898 at Ionia; graduate of Ionia High School and Michigan State University, B.S. degree, 1920; married, 1927; children: patricia Ann, Ronald Herbert, Larry Burton and Rex Lynn; farmer; served as legislative counsel and director of public affairs for Michigan Farm Bureau, l92l-27 and 1938ó4; overseer, Michþan state Grange, 1928-32; member executive committee, Michþan State Grange, 193246;contributing editor, Michigan Farmer magazine, 192745; former director and past president, American Milking Shorthorn Society; currently secretary-treasurer, Michþan Milking Shorthorn Association; delegate to constitutional convention, 196l-62; member Michþan state Fair Authority, 1944-64; veteran of World War I; Baptist; member of Farm Bureau, Grange, American Legion, Veterans of World Wa¡ I of the U.S.A.; Pi Kappa Delta, Delta Sigma Rho (honorary public speaking and debating fraternities); awarded citations and plaques by Michþan State University, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan State Grange, Michþan Association of counties, Michþan Agricultural Conference, Michigan Future Farmers of America, Michigan Association of Teachers of Vocational Agriculture, Michþan Association of Soil Conservation Dishicts, Federal Land Bank of Saint Paul, Veterans of World War I of the u.s.A. (National commander's Award), Michigan Forest Association, and the capitol club of Michigan; elected to the House of Representatives in 1930, 1964 and to each succeeding session. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 233

GEORGF: A. PRESCOTT l05th Representative District: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Bay (part), Gladwin, Iosco, Midland ipart), Montmorency þart), Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon (part)' Republican, of Tawas city; born March 6, l9l3 at Tawas city; graduate of western Reserve Academy and Michigan State University, A.B. degree, 1935; mSrlied; children: G"o.g" 4., Jr., Sa¡ah E., Beriãn D., Frank T., Davey G. and Craþ H.;-third-generation of tu-ili eteóte¿ to the State Legislature; George A. Prescotl, grandfather, State Senator lS95-i898 and Secretary of Sta-te, 1904-1906; Charles T. Prescott, uncle, State Senator, TgqS-tgetcounty supervisor,1947-51;county clerk, 1951-66;real estate broker; Baptist; past piesident,- Michigarr Association of County Clerks; Iosco County Fair; Dairy Herd improvement Association and Iosco Artificial Breederts Association; charter member Ñortheastern Michigan Hereford Calf Association; member of Farm Bureau; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

SAL ROCCA 71st Representative District: counties of Macomb (part), and oakland þart). Democrat, of Sterling Heights; born Rome, Italy, Oct. 29,1946; Southeastern High School' Detroit, graáuate Souti Uaõomb Community College; children: Michael Christopher age 7- an¿ foniVtatthew age 4; ðatholic; memþe¡ Ú.¡.W.-Local 157 Skilled Trades; member of ft..Jú;'óiAñiìó-b.ieiã Sðõiàty;-Micttiean Jaycees; elected -to House of Representatives in 1974, and re-elected n 1976, vice-chairman: House Committee on Conservation, Environment & Recreation, House Committee on Tourist Industry Relations. and member of House Committees on.consumer Affairs, Ma¡ine Affairs, and Roads & Bridges' PAUL A. ROSENBAUM 48th Representative District: County of Calhoun (part). Democrat, of Battle creek; born December 29, 1942, at New York; 8.S., Springfield college, 1964; J.D., George Washington school of Law, 1967; married, 1965; c-hìldren: Russell an¡ öavi¿; attorney; eleðted to the House of Representatives, November 1972; Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, 1975:16. Member: American Bar Association; vice chairman Criminal Justice and Consumer Affairs Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; Supreme Court Co-mmittee io Review all Local Court Rules; Michigan Rules of Evidence Committee. Outstanding Young Man, Battle Creek, 1974; Btg Brothers of Battle Cteek, 1974. WILLIAM A. RYAN l4th Representative District: County of Wayne (pa¡t). Democrat, of Detroit; born May 2, lglg at Morgantown, West Virginia;-part-time editor from 1953-ló64 of a social action newspaper, The Wage Earner; veteran of World wul It, Marine Corps; past president and past financial secretaxy, Locat 104, UAW; el:cted to fill a vacancy in ine Houie of Representatives, January 10, 1958, re-elected in 1958 and to each ru""""áing session; elected Democratic Leader i¡ 1967; elected Speaker in 1969, 1971 and 1973.

THOMAS E. SCOTT 80th Representative Distict: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July ll, lg43 at Flint; attended Mott community college; married 14 years, daughter jennifer; veteran USAR; former executive director Genesee County Democratic Party 1973-75; vice president AVKO Educational Resea¡ch Foundation; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977 to fill a vrìcancy. MICHIGAN MANUAL 234

THOMAS G. SHARPE 51st Representative District: Counties of Ingham (part), and Livingston. Republican, of Howell; born April 6, l9l7 at Fowlerville; attended Detroit Business Institute; married Esther Cornell in 1936; children: Thomas, Ronald, Diana Sharpe Oren and Church Linda Sharpe-Club; Green; delegate to the Constitutional Convention; member of Nazarene and Lions elected to the House of Representatives in 1962 and to each succeeding session.

ALFRED A. SHERIDAN 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 memberãf Tayloi Democratic Party; former executive board member for the l5th and 16th districts of the Democratic Party; U.S' Army, 1950-52:. St' Cyril Church; AMVETS; American Legion; Veterans of Foreigr Wars; Loyal Order Moose, f4gf1. of Columbus; Little Leaguel Democratic Club of Tãylor; 15th Democratic District; Michigan Democratic Century Club; first elected to the House of Representatives in 1964; re-elected in 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, and 1976.

JELT SIETSEMA 94th Representative District: County of Kent (part)' Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born May 7 , l92l at Grand Rapids; Lee Hþh School graduate and attended Radio Electronics Television school; ma¡ried August 12, 1948; wife, Betty, children: Keith G., Sherri J. and Gary B.; electronics technician; veteran of World War II, staff sergeant, European Theater, I9ii245; member of Eighth Reformed Church, American Legion, Þost 208, AMVETS, West Michigan Environmental society, and the Kent county Asiociation for Retarded Children, The Physically Impaired Association of Michigan; elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, ln0, 1972 and 1974.

MARK D. SILIANDER 42nd Representative District: Counties of Cass (part), St' Joseph (part), and Van Buren (part). Republican, of Three Rivers; born June 11, 1951 at Chicago, Illinois; A. A' Triton Community College, 8.S., M.4., political science Western Michigan University, advanced graduate work in educational administration W.M.U.; single; Three Rivers Methodist Óhurch; former distributor and dealer in rustic homes; trustee on Fabius Township Board 1972 a¡d served on that township's Zoning Board of Appeals, elected 1973 Michigan Townships Assn. also in 1976, Republican Presidential chairman st. Joseph county and member County Republican Executive Committee, elected to precinct and state delegate positions at Rebubliõan conventions; Three Rivers Jaycees, Fabius Township Grange' St. Joseph County Pomona Grange; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

ROY SMITH 52nd Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part), Washtenaw (part), and Wayne (part). Republican, of Saline; born Livingston, Tennessee, Feb. 12, 1924; Oberlin College 2 yeats, Bachèbr 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 i22 and Masons, served on Board of Tax Review for Ypsilanti Township 1955-1959, supervisor Ypsilanti Township (four terms) 1959-1967, membèr Washtenaw Cõunty Boa¡d of Supervisors 1959-1967 and chairman 1966, served as City Administrator for City of Saline 1973 and 1974; on political leave from the Ford Motor company; elected to House of Representatives in 196ó, 1968 and 1970, re-elected i¡ 1974. r=-

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VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. 10th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born at Detroit July 4, 1947; Pershing Hþh School 1965, B.A. political science Michigan State University, law degree Wayne State University Law School 1972;matned January l,l97l; Vernon Chapel A.M.E.; attorney at law; City of Detroit Law Dept. senior assistant corporation counsel, chairman Mayor's Task Force on Arson and general ofüce; Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, executive board member and secretary Consolidated Black Economic Development Inc., vice president Seven-Mile-Ryan Emery Block Club, member: National Bar Assoc., Wolverine Bar Assoc., State Bar of Michigan, executive Board member Inner City Drug Abuse, Inc.; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

FRANCIS R. SPANIOLA 87th Representative District: Counties of Clinton G>art), Genesee (part), and Shiawassee (part). Democrat, of Corunna; bom Corunna June 8, 1935; Bachelor of Arts political science MSU, graduate studies MSU, history and education Taft Institute; married Carol Klempirik i¡ 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 furicultural Society, Italian-American Club (Lansing), National Historical Society, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association, Lions Club (Corunna), offîcer at large Michigan Democratic Party 1973-75, chairperson Shiawassee County Democratic Party l97l-75; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

E. DAN STEVENS l06th Representative District: Counties of Alpena, Antrim (part), Charlevoix (part), Cheboygan (part), Montmorency (part), Otsego, and Presque Isle. Republican, of Atlanta; bom Raleigh, N.C., May 2, 1943; graduate Atlanta (Mich.) Hieh School, B.S. 1965 University of Michigan, M.A. 1970 University of Michigan; J.D. 1977 Thomas M. Cooley Law School; married 1966, children Joseph and Kirsten; attorney/ businessman; member Atlanta Lions Club, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (former vice-president), former teacher, founder of Summer Science Camp, president Stevens Real Estate, Inc., Atlanta Board of Education 1972-73; elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

STEPHEN STOPCZYNSKI 19th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born January l, l9l I at Detroit; attended St. Stånislaus High School and Northeastern High School, and graduated from Hþhland Park Ford Trade School; married; sons: Stephen,.Jr., Stanley and Thaddeus; delegate to Constitutional Convention; former precinct delegate for 24 years; member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church; former member of Wayne County AFL-CIO Council, O.L.H.C. Political Club serving as vice-chairman, Polish American Political Cluó serving as vice-chairman; Pulaski Democratic Club of North Detroit, and North Detroit Dom Polski Association; member of Democratic Party l4th Congressional District Organization, Holy Name Society, Polish Central Citizens Committee, Polish Roman Catholic Union, UAW Local 157, various home owners associations and other Polish organizations and fraternities; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session. MICHIGAN MANUAL 236

THADDEUS C. STOPCZYNSKI llth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born February 16, 1940 at Hamtramck; graduate of St. Augustine Hþh School, Academy of Detroit Police Dept., Chrysler Millwrþht Apprentice Program; married 1959, children: Suzanne 15, Peggy 13, Lawrence 12, Gregory 10, Judith Joy 9, Matthew 7, Timothy 6, Elizabeth 4, and Rebecca Lynne 2; Immaculate Conception Ukranian Church Catholic; Detroit police officer lÙlz years, Detroit Boa¡d of Education, chairman region No.- 6, central board, Jan. l, l97l Dec. 31, 1972; board member Pulaski Homeowners Assn., member Northeast Council- of Homeowners, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2495, l4th 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, Michigan Polish-American Retirees-Senior Citizens, membei Keep Michigan Beautiful; elected to the House of Representatives in 1972, re-elected 1974 and 1976.

JOYCE SYMONS 30th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Allen Park; born September 10,1927 at Detroit; graduate of Detroit Western High School; married in 1945; 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 Park Democratic Club, National Order of Women Legislalors and the Democratic State Central Committee; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.

CLAUDE A. TRIM 60th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Davisburg; born Pontiac May 28, 1935; Clarkston Hþh 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 Baptist Church; supervisor, General Motors Truck & Coach Div., involving wood and Metal Model Makers; board of directors Springfield Twp. Historical Society, Oakland County & Michigan Assessor Association, past member Davisburg Area Rotary, past member & treasurer Davisburg Area Jaycees, have worked in Boy Scouts, Boys Brigade and Youth Leader in the community; past board member Davisburg Baptist Church; elected Springfield Township Trustee 1968, elected Springfield Township Supervisor 1970 and 1972; elected, to the House of Representatives in 1974. Re-elected in 1976.

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 Grant; 8.S., Michigan State University, 1965; married, 1970, children Douglas and Kimberly; vegetable farming, Board of Directors, Grant State Bank; Grant Reformed Church, deacon; U.S. Army 1966-67, former Capt. in U.S.A.R.; listed in Who's Who in American Politics, awarded certificate as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America of 1974. Elected to House of Representatives in 1972, re-elected 1974, re-elected 1976. l :l l

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CHARLES H. VARNUM 107th Representative District: Counties of Alger (part), Cheboygan (part), Chippewa, Delta (part), Emmet, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft. Republican, of Manistique; born July 9, 1933 at Jonesville; attended Ferris Institute; 8.4., Hillsdale College, 1959; married to the former Sherry McNally; children: Barbara and Mitchell; U.S. Marine Corps, 1951-54, sergeant; teacher, Manistique area schools, 1959-66; served on Manistique City Council as mayor pro tem and on Schoolcraft County Board of Supervisors; appointed to the Michigan State Athletic Boa¡d of Control; chosen "Young Man of the Yea¡" by Manistique Jaycees, 1965; honorary doctor's degree in humanities, Bay de Noc Community College, 1970; Northern Michigan University "Anniversary Medallion;" award, Michigan Education Association for contribution to welfare of children and public education in Michigan; sponsored amendment which gave State aid to community school concept; elected to "Who's Who in American Politics" in 196E and each succeeding year; 1976 recipient of the President's Award for Community Education; vice chairman of the Upper Peninsula Legislative Council; served on llth Congressional District Executive Committee; former Schoolcraft County Republican chairman; Rotary International; VFW; American Legion, Elks; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

JACKIE VAUGHN III lSth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; single; graduate of Highland Park, Hillsdale College, B.A. Oberlin College, M.4., Fulbright Scholar and Fellow, Oxford University, Oxford, England, Oxon B. Litt, (one of the few Americans who ever received the State Department's extension of the Fulbright Scholarship for three years); U.S. Navy, yeoman; past president, State Young Democrats, two terms; member and Sunday school instructor, Hartford Avenue Baptist Church; associate member, Central Methodist Church; listed in "Who's Who Among American College and University Students"; elected to ODK (Omicron Delta Kappa) Honor Leadership Society. Recipient: Testimonial Resolution for High Service, Detroit Common Council; Model Legislator Award, Michigan Chronicle; Youth Leadership Award, Rotary Intemational; Alumni Achievement Award, Hillsdale College; Service Award, Jaycees; Legislator of the Yea¡ award, Michigan Osteopathic Society; Honorary Lay Membership, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Swgeons. Invited guest lecturer, Oxford University, Oxford, England, Trinity and Hilary terms.

ROBERT A. WELBORN 47th Representative District: County of Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of Kalamazoo; born February 17, 1928 at Kalamazoo; graduated from Kalamazoo Central Hþh School, 1946; Western Michigan University, 1965, B.B.A. degree; married to Jane A. Salomon in 1951; children: Mary Catherine, Barbara Jane, and Christopher Thomas; former Sales Representative for the Blake & Johnson Company; former member Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners, 1973-74; Chairman, Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners, 1974; member St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Kalamazoo; military service in Navy, Army, and Air Force; member of V.F.W. Post No. 1547, American Legion Post No. 36, Masonic Lodge, Kalamazoo Wings Red Blazers, life member Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity; elected to the House of Representatives to fill a vacancy in 1974, and re-elected to a second term at same election in lW4.

FRANK V. \ryIERZBICKI lTth Representative District: County of rüayne (part). Democrat; 6th term; veteran; single; C.P.A. 238 MICHIGAN MANUAL

DANA F. WILSON 69th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Hazel Park; born November 21, 1948; business degree Eastern Michigan University, law degree John Marshall Law School (Chicago); married October 25, 1975; Roman Catholic; attorney; Oakland County Commissioner; Lions Club, Michigan State Bar, Illinois State Bar; elected to House of Representatives 1976.

JOSEPH F. YOUNG 15th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Milledgeville, Ga., July 15, 1927; graduate Northern Hþh School, Detroit; married 1950, children: JosephJr., Paul, Daryl, Jasper, and Curtis; Nativity of Our Lord Parish, World War II veteran; active with Boy Scouts of America, Block Clubs in surrounding community area, member Democratic Pady have served as precinct delegate, lifetime member NAACP, member TULC, formerly- active member Local 227 UAW-CIO, former committeeman Local 101 AFSC&ME, Wayne County Board of Commissioners; elected to House of Representatives in 1974, and, 1976.

RICHARD A. YOUNG 32nd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Dearborn Heights; born January 16, 1927 at Detroit; graduate of Mackenzie Hþh School, University of Detroit, B.S. in Public Administration in 1950 and Wayne State University, J.D. in Law in 1956; enrolled in the Master of Business Administration Program University of Michigan, children: Michael and Sharon; attorney; adjunct professor at the University of Detroit 1957-1977; precinct delegate; Dearborn Township Treasurer, 1958-63; Dearborn Heights City Treasurer, 1963-65; U.S. Air Force, 194546; member of American, Michigan, Detroit and 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, Dearborn Heights Democratic Club and Taylor Democratic Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.