DICK ALLEN TOM ALLEY 77th D¡str¡ct 1 05th DislÍct

GAFY I\4. OWEN Speaker 22nd Dist¡ct

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RICHARD A. BANDSTRA LYN BANKES 93rd Districl 35lh D¡strict

JUSTINE BARNS JEBFY C. BARTNIK 38th D¡slr¡ct 39th District

HOBEHT BENDER MICHAEL J. BÊNNANE JOHN BENNETT MAXINE L. BERMAN 88lh D¡strid 1 st D¡str¡ct 34lh District 64lh Dislrict WLBUF V BBOTHERTON MARY C. BROWN 69lh Dislricl 46lh Dislricl

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WLLIAM S. BROWNE WILLIAM F. BRYANT, JR. 26lh Didr¡ct 13lh Dist¡cl

W PERRY BULLARD WLLIS C. BULLARD, JR. 53rd Disr¡ct 60th D¡strict

NICK CIARAMITARO FLOYO CLACK JIM CONNORS KEN DeBEAUSSAERÍ 73rd D¡strict 80úl D¡str¡ct 1 09h Dislricl 75th D¡str¡ct WALTER J. D€LANGE ROBÊBT A. DeMARS sl st o¡strict 28lh D¡lrict

DAVID H. EVANS Cle* ofthe Hou*

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

AGNES M. DOBRONSKI JAMES A. DOCHERTY 31sl District 76lh Disldcl

LEWS N. DODAK MAT J. DUNASKISS 86th District 61 st D¡strict

DENNIS ¡.l. DUTKO ROBERT L, EMERSON JOANNE G. EMMONS DEBBIE FARHAT 25th Dislrict 81st District 99h District 97th Dislrict FBANK M. FITZGERALD PATRICK M. GAGLIARDI 56th Didrid 1onh D¡sfict

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EDGAB W G¡ESE DONALD H, GIL¡.IER gSth Distr¡ct 48lh Districl

SHARON L. GIRE CARL F. GNODTKE 72nd Di$rict 43rd District

¡/lICHAEL J. GFIFFIN DAVID M, GUBOW CHARLIE J, HABRISON, JR. KAY M, HART 50lh D¡slrict 6nh Distr¡ct 62nd Dislricl 83rd D¡sirict MICHAEL D. HAYES CURTIS HERTEL r 02nd D¡sr¡cl I âh D¡drid

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THOMAS L. HICKNER PAUL HILLEGONDS 1 01 st Disùicl 54lh D¡strid

ALVIN J. HOEKMAN PHILIP E, HOFFMAN 95th Dislrict 23rd Disiricl

DAVID C. HOLLISTER DAVID M. HONIGMAN MORRIS HOOD, JR. TEOLA PEABL HUNTER 57Íì District 24h D¡st¡ct 6th D¡sùict sth D¡str¡ct D. J. JACOBETTT SHIRLEYJOHNSON 1 08th D¡sir¡cl 68lh D¡sticl

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H. LYNN JONDAHL NATE JONKEB 59h D¡sùid 79lh Dis'lr¡ct

WLLIAM B. KEIÎH CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK 33rd Dislrict 8th Dislrict

M. L. MICKEY KNIGHT JAMES A, KOSTEVA VICTOR C. KRAUSE GERALD H. LAW 96th D¡slricl 37Úl Dist¡cl 90th D¡str¡ct 36lh D¡strict BURTON LELAND BILL MARTIN 2nd D¡st¡ct 49th Oislrìcl

MELVIN DE STIGTER Assisnt Clerk of the Houæ

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THOMAS C. MATHIEU JOHN M, MAYNARD 92nd Distr¡ct 74th D¡slrict

JAMES MICK MIDDAUGH JUDITH MILLER 45th Dislrict 65th Distr¡ct

BOLAND G. NIEDERSIADT GRIMES MUNSELL RAYMOND M. MURPHY KEITH I\4UXLOW SUSAN 10ûh Distr¡ct 51st District 1 7th Distr¡ct 78th District MICHAEL Ê. NYE MARGABET O'CONNOR 4t st Dish¡ct 52nd Dislrict

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. RALPH A. OSTLING 85th Distict 1 Osrd D¡strict

SIDNEY OUWINGA LYNN F. OWEN 1 8lh Districl 21d D¡dr¡ct

GLENN S. OXENDEF JOSEPH PALAMARA VINCENT "JOE" PORRECA THOMAS G. POWER 42nd District 3ûh District 27th Dislrict 104th Distr¡ct JOHN D. PBIDNIA GABY L, RANDALL 106th District 89th District

JOHN "JACK" POFN Chief Sergeant-at-Ams

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SAL ROCCA NELSON W SAUNDERS 71 st D¡strict ah D¡strict

THOI\,IAS E. SCOTT KEN S¡KKEI\4A a2nd Didricl 94th District

RICK S¡TZ VIRGIL C, SMITH, JR. RICHARD A. SOFIO FBANCIS R, SPANIOLA 29th District lolh District 1 1 oth District 87th D¡strict GORDON R.SPABKS DEBBIESTABENOW 63rd Distr¡ct 58ür District

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LAD S. STACEY ALMA G. STALLWORIH 44th District 4th D¡strict

STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI JOHN GREGOBY STRAND l lth D¡strict 84th D¡slr¡ct

ETHEL TERRELL CLAUDE A. TBIM WLLIAM VAN REGENMORTER DONALD VAN SINGEL gth D¡slr¡d 2oth D¡str¡ct 55lh Disîrict 1 gth D¡qtrict .ÍTMOIHY ILONA VARGA L. WALBERG 3rd D¡strict 4oth Disbict

MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PAUL WARTNER JUANITA WATKINS 47th Distict 1 6lh D¡süict

WLFREO D. WEBB TI-OYD F. WEEKS 66lh Dis͡ct TOlh Dislrict

JOE YOUNG, SR. JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR. RICHARD A. YOUNG 1 4lh Distict 1 sth D¡sûict 32nd Di*¡cl BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 139

REPRESENTATIVES

DICK ALLEN 77th Representative District: Counties of Huron, Tuscola (part). Republican, of Caro, born at Caro, March 7, 1938' Single; two sons, David and Brian. Member of the Caro United Methodist Church. Graduated from Caro High School, attended University of lllinois, University of Maryland. Newspaper editor for 19 years prior to election to the House of Representatives. Veteran: U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force. Charter member of Help Line program crisis intervention, charter member of Tuscola County Comrnunity Mental Health Services Board, Caro Arts Society, served as its theatre arts director; former member Caro Jaycees; Caro Board of Commerce; member of the Caro Community Hospital Advisory Board, member Mt. Moriah Lodge #226, F & A.M.; Caro chapter #96, Royal Arch Masons; scottish Rite consistory of Bay city; Elf Khurafeh shrine Temple Club of Saginaw. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1982.

TOM ALLEY l05th Representative District: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, and Ogemaw. Democrat, of West Branch; born February 19, 1946 in Bay County; B'4. 1968' M.A. 1975 Central Michigan University; married August 19, 1967, son, Michael; Catholic; school teacher; Ogemaw Township Supervisor (Ogemaw County); Democratic Party ofÏices held: Ogemaw Õounty Democratic Chairman 6 years, Democratic State Central Committee mémber, officer-atlarge Michigan Democratic Party, delegate 1976 National Convention, Gary Hart delegate 1984 National Convention, county co-ordinator for Frank Kelley for Senate 1974, county co-ordinator for for Governor 1974, county co-orãinator for for Senate 1976; Knights of Columbus, Loyal Order of Moose, Eagles, Lions International; elected to House of Representatives in 1978'

RICHARD A. BANDSTRA 93rd Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Grand Rapids; born April 2, 1950 in ; calvin college 1968-1972 8.4.,- 1972-1975 M.A. and 1977-1980 J.D., married to Cynthia Triezenberg 1970, children: Carissa and Justine; Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church mèmber and deacon; sociologist, lawyer and former college instructor; Grand Rapids Bar Association; Michigan Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; elected to House of Representatives in June 1985. Member of Committee on Judiciary, Taxation, Conservation and Environment, and Public Health; Minority Vice Chair, Committee on Civil Rights.

LYN BANKES 35th Representative Districl: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Livonia; born August 10, l94l at , Michigan; Redford High School, Detroit; Schoolcraft Community College; graduated from Madonna College; married 1962' children: John II and Mark s.; Episcopalian; Livonia chamber of commerce, Livonia Republican Club, League of Women Voters, Vy'omen's Advisory Board of Schoolcraft Coilege, Friends of the Library, Friends of The Rouge, Older Women's League, Republican Womèn's Task Force, Michigan Parent Teachers Assoc., former Wayne County Charter Commissioner, former Livonia Family Y Board Director, former Human Relations Commissioner; elected to House of Representatives November 6, 1984.

JUSTINE BARNS 38th' Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Westland; born February 2, 1925 at Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; attended Dearborn Public Schools (Fordson High), attended and ; married 1943, husband Jonathan, sons Duane and Scott; six years elder First

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united Presbyterian church of wayne; \vestland city council 1966-1983; westland city Council president 1976-1978; Westland City Charter Commission 1964-1966; vice-presideni wayne county charter commission 1981-1983; Democratic precinct delegate 1957 to present; member 14 years_ Peoples Community Hospital Authority board of directors; chairperson and executive board member SEMCOG community Development and Bloci Grant committee; past state-wide trustee Michigan Municipal League; life member wayne- Ford civic League; past president Jefferson PTA; chairperson westland united Fund Drive 1963-1964; member 14 years united community services, member westland Advi- sory commission on Economic Development; vice-president westland League of Demo- cratic Voters; member Westland Goodfellows; member Westland Business anã Professional Women; member Westland. Chamber of Commerce; Westland "Woman of the year" 1975; Ford Motor Company "Citizen of the Year" 1967; Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police "Legislator of the Year" 1983; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1982, 1984, and 1986. Currently servihg on Senior Citizens and Retirement (Chair); Thé Constitution, Interstate and Federal Relations; Consumers; Corrections; Education; Legisla- tive Retirement and Public Health.

JERRY C. BARTNIK 39th Representative District: County of Monroe (part). Democrat, of Temperance; born Jlune 27, 1943, at Toledo, ; Bachelor of Science Bowling Green State University 1967; majored in history and political science at Toledo University; currently graduate student in Masters of Public Administration Western Michi- gan University, member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance; employee at Chessie Railway System; secretary Housing Commission Bedfo¡d Township 1975-1976, Monroe County Commissioner 1976-1980, Monroe County Board of Health chairman 1980-1982, Monroe County Road Commissioner 1981-1983, secretary Inter- County Highway Commission of Southeastern Michigan; Monroe Rod & Gun Club, Monroe County Democratic Club, Bedford Township Lions, Erie Lions, Knights of Columbus, member Bedford Township Senior Advisory Board (RSVP), founder Citizens Health Council of South Monroe County and Mercy Hospital Urgent Care Center; Knights of Columbus Council No. 7413 Erie; (nights of Columbus 4th Degree member of Raisin River No. 0488 Assembly; Forks Conservation Association; Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 142 Monroe, Michigan; member, North Cape Yacht Club; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

ROBERT BENDER 88th Representative District: Counties of Ionia and Barry (part). Republican, of Middleville; born September 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; graduate of Michigan State University, B.S. degree in Agriculture Education; married Carol Cox in 1959; children: Cheryl, Julie, and Greg. First elected to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1976, after serving two years as Chairman of the County Planning Commission. Re-elected to the Board of Commissioners in 1978, and named Chairman the following year. Entered the Navy in 1959, completed flight school and spent five years on active duty as a pilot. Maintaining his affiliation with the Navy, he remained active in the reserves, where he continued flying until 1981;was Commanding Officer of the 450-member Navy Aviation Squadron at Selfridge Air Base near Detroit. Served as Youth Counselor, Administrative Board Chairman and Finance Chairman of Middleville United Methodist Church. Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982, re-elected in 1984, and 1986.

MICHAEL J. BENNANE lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born January 27, 1945 in the City of Detroit; graduate of Benedictine High School, B.A. degree from Wayne Srate University in 1970. V/hile in his senior year at Benedictine, he was named to the All-City and All-State Football Teams. He later returned to coach baseball and basketball at St. Scholastica and football at Benedictine. f=*-

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In 1969 Representative Bennane left Benedictine to take over the head football coaching iob at St. Agatha, where he won a divisional championship and was named coach of the uear bv fhe Delroif News in that same year. ' ln 1'SAS Representative Bennane was elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan Houie of Representatives and serves as Chairman of the House Public Health ôo-tiitt.. and as well as being a member of the Oversight Committee, Judiciary Committee, Labor Committee, Taxation Committee and Urban Aflairs Committee. In addition, Representative Bennane serves on the House ,Ad Hoc Committees on Urban Crime, Youthful Offenders and Prison Overcrowding. After his election to the Michigan House in 19|76, Representative Bennane organized the Democratic Freshman Caucus and was chosen by his Democratic freshman colleagues as its frrst chairman. Representative Bennane also helped organrze and served as chairman of the House Demôcratic Study Group, a group that consisted of approximately half of the Democratic majority in the Michigan House. Ii.nnän., a lifetime resident of Northwest Detroit, has been active in community organizations throughout his career. He is a former president of Belmont_C^ivic Association anã served as the Emerson Community Homeowners Organization's (ECHO) representative to the Mayor's Northwest Leadership Council. He has been a major factor in the enactment of legislation in the area of urban development and sees the "rejuvenation of America's urban areas as one of the most important issues facing us today."

JOHN BENNETT 34th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Redford Township; attended wayne State university; walsh Institute of Accountancy; Texas A & M Coliege, army specialized program; cou¡se from Dun and Bradstreet in credit and financial analysis; married; children: Linda, Carol, and Barbara; vetefan of u.S. Army; accountant, Ford Motor company, 8 years; treasurer of Redford Township, 10 years; past president, Wayne County Township Treasurer's Association; Past Direcbr;iìedfórd Lións Club; member, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 113, Redford Township; Redford Township Sister City Organization.

MAXINE L. BERMAN 64th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Southfield; born April 17, 1946 at Detroit; Oak Park Hig! School 1964' B.A. English 1968 University of Michigan; single; Congregation B'Nai D^avid; high school English ieacher 1968-1978, director community research Tribune/United of Oakland County; exeiutive boards: State Central, Oakland County Democratic Party, lTth district Democratic Party, Southfield Democratic club; National organization for women, Phi Beta Kappa. Affrliations: Michigan Democratic Agriculture Committee; Michigan Women's Campaign Fund; Oakland County Council-Children at Risk; Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus; Century Fund-Michigan Democratic Party; Hadassah; 100 Club-Oakland Coyry1 !e4q- cratic Þarty, Womefs Conference of Concerns; Southfield Arts Council; NAACP; Jewish Historical Society; National Council of Jewish Women; League of lVomen-Voters; Gray Panthers; Detroit. Women's Forum; Women's Justice Center; Friends of Humanities; National Association of Jewish lægislators. Elected to House of Representatives in November l 982.

WILBUR V. BROTHERTON 69th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Farmington; born Chicago, Ill. July 6, 1922; graduated Waller High School (Chicãgo), attended Northwestern University; married 1948, wife, Yvonne. children Lynn and Bill; Catholic, Our Lady of Sorrows Church; lst Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatrej, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential'Citation; former Þackardãnd Chrysier Corporation executive; Civic Services: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, delegàte to SEMCOG for both City of Farmington and Oakland County, 142 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Farminglon PlanningCommìssion, Farmington City Employees'Retirement Board, Farmington zoning Board of Appeals, citizen's Advisory council of school Board, Bel-Aire Hills c:ivic Association; service organizations: Elks, American Legion, veterans of Foreign wars; mayor,. of Farmington years), city -(7 Farmington councilman (14 years), oakland county Commissioner (2 years); elected to House of Representatives ii plq.

MARY C. BROWN 46th Representative District: Kalamazoo County (part). Democrat, of Kalamazoo; born August 18, 1935 at Midland; graduated Midland public Schools 1953 salutatorian; Albion college 1953-1955 active in spôrts, campus ywcA, and other campus clubs and honoraries, A.B. in recreation Syracuse University i957 outstanding transfer student, M.S. in physical education 196l; married, children:'Linda, Jeff, Jiml Baptist; previously employed as assistant professor in department of physical education foi women at western Michigan university 1965-76; Kalamazoo college, Galesburg-Augusta schools, syracuse university, Syracuse YWCA; American camping Ãssociation, (tr¡icñigan Section Board of Directors 1972-1976); WMU/AAUP Bargaining council chairperson, 1975-1976; wMU Faculty senate 1970-76; Kalamazoo Area Leaguè of women voters local president (1969-1973) lobbyist & srare board member (19i3-t974), west Main Hill- Association, Kalamazoo county- Democratic Party chairperson 1975-76, Michigan society for Gerontology, Kalamazoo Nature center (charter member), American civil Libeñie; union, united Nations Association; spokesperson, Michigan Democratic vy'omen's caucus 1978-79; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976; member: Board of American Lung Association of Michigan, 1985-present; board of Jobs for Michigan Graduates, 1985-present; board of Youth in Government, 1985-present; chair, citizens Advisory Council, Pheasant Ridge Center, 1985-present.

V/ILLIAM S. BROV/NE 26th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Utica, Michigan; born August 18, 1932 at Detroit, Michigan; married in 1985, children: Kurtis and David Browne, stepchildren: Robbie, Randy, Ryan-State Weed; Cooley Hiq! ,Sc!9gt; A.A. Highland Park Jr. College; B.A. and M.A. Wayne University; 1952-56 U.S. Navy-Korean War; Methodist/wife, Roman Catholic; Lions, VFW, emerical Legion; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

WILLIAM R. BRYANT, JR. 13th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Grosse Pointe Farms; born May 4, 1938 at Detroit; graduate of Grosse Pointe High School, Princeton University, A.B. with honors and University of Michigan, LL.B.; married in 1963; wife, Lois; children: Jennifer Anne and Andrew; attorney; former member, Wayne County Board of Commissioners; member, New Detroit, Inc.; Grosse Pointe Rotary Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. House Republican Leader Emeritus. V/. PERRY BULLARD 53rd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ann Arbor; born September 2, 1942 at , Ohio; , 4.8., 1964; University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1970; attorney; law clerk to Justice Paul Adams, , l97l; U.S. Navy 1964-68; American Civil Liberties Union; Michigan State Bar Association; Chair of the House Judiciary Committee; European Community Visitors Program grant, 1977; National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; Michigan Law Revision Commission; Michigan Commission on Criminal Justice; National Conference of State Legislators. Elected to the House of Representatives, November 1972, re-elected l9'14, 1976, 1978,1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986.

WLLIS C. BULLARD, JR. 60th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 143

Republican, of Milford; born July t2, 1943 at Detroit; B.A. Uni.versity of.-Michigan, J.D. Detróit College of Law; married tõ nuth Ann Leppala, 1969, children: Willis C., III and Melissa Ann; All Saints Lutheran church, Highland; attorney-atJaw;.sup_ervisor Highland lownship tS¡O-tSSZ, trustee 1978-1980; member Dunham Lake Civic Committee, High- land Men's club, Milford chamber of commerce, oakland chamber of commerce, Highland Business Association, u of M club of Greater Detroit, Huron valley Arts co-uncil, vy'est oakland League of women voters; named "1984 lægislator of Year" by Michigan Townships Associition. Elected to House of Representatives in November 1982; re-elec-ted in 1984 ãnd 1986. Elected Assistant Minority Caucus Chair for 1983-84 session; elected Assistant Minority on April 24, 1985 for remainder of 1985-86 session and re-elected for 1987-88 session.

NICK CIARAMITARO 73rd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Roseville; born Dec. 17, 1951 at Detroit; Notre Dame High school 1970, B.A. cum úude political science University of Detroit 1974, J.D. Wayne State University Law school 1978; single; St. Donald catholic Parish; member Friends of the Roseville Þublic Library, has sãrved as treasurer Roseville Bicentennial Committee, chairperson Macomb Couníy Young Democrats, national committeeman Young Democrats of America and associate field staft representative Michigan Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. Béfore being elected to the House served as Roseville City Clerk (1677-1978), staff member for former congressman James G. O'Hara (1973-197'7).

FLOYD CLACK 80th Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born December 21, 1942 at Houston, Texas; B.S. Government, M.A Guidance & counseling; married 1973, children: Michael and Mia; vernon chapel AME Church; teacher; presidént Flint City Council; board of directors NAACP, Flint Inner City iion, ótub, Unitèd teachers of Flint, Civic Park Community League; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

JIM CONNORS l09th Representative District: counties of Delta, Dickinson, and Menominee. Republican, of Iron Mountain; born May 16, 1935 at Matchwood, Michigan; married 1979; children: Wendy, Jacqueline, Jay, Michael; Bergland High School;Northern Michigan Uniíersity, 1962, secondary education certificate, major, social service; M S ry., Wayne State university, 1966; vice Président Sales, McGregor Insurance Agency, Kingsford, Michigan; U.S. Army 1956-58, Germany; Catholic; past Republican Chairman, Dickinson County; past president-and present tnember Iron Mountain-Kingsford Kiwanis_club;.Elks; American Legion; board member U.P. Catholic Social Services; board member Dickinson County Uñited Way; Wild Life Unlimited; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

KEN DEBEAUSSAERT 75th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Chesterfield Township, Michigan; born on April 10, 1954 at Mt. Clemens, Michigan; single; Utica High School, Oakland University, B.A. in Political Science/Public Admiñistration, 1976; U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command, aide to U.S. Rep. , State Representative 1979-80, 1983-84, Legislative Communications.{nalyst for the Michigan House of Representatives' Democratic Caucus, Great Lakes Commission 1984-present (Commission Vice-Chair 1985-86); Roman Catholic; Great Lakes United, Mt. Clemens Business Association, East Michigan Environmental Action Council, Turning Point Shelter (Advisory Member), New Baltimore Historical Society, OaklandUniversityAlumni Association; re-elected to House of Representatives in November 1986.

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WALTER J. DeLANGE 9lst Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Kentwood; born November 9, 1931; graduated G.R. christian High school 1949, calvin college, Dale carnegie Human Relations & public speaking; marrieã Lois A. Lindhout June 26, 1951, three children (all married); Millbrook christian Reformed: sunday School teacher, catechism teacher 4 years, Deacon 6 years, Elder 6 years; president Delange Builders, lnc. l97l to present, prior to 1971 partner walter Deiange-& sons, Builders; hobbies: golfing, camping, gardening; director 9 years Grand Rapids Homé Builders Association, director 7 years Michigan Association of Éome Builders; viõe president and executive committee 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982 Michigan Association õf Home Builders; member 2 years of legislative steering committee and ihairman of licensing and consumer protection subcommittee Michigan Association of Home Builders; Kent Cóunty commissioner 1982; past member of Millbrook christian school Board, appointed to citi of Kentwood Board of Review 1981; elected to House of Representativèi in Novembei 1982.

ROBERT A. DeMARS 28th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Lincoln Park; born April 30, 1930, at chicago; A.A. Flint Junior college, B.A. .Eastern Michigan university, M.A. university of Michigan; married 1963, wife; pganie, daughter Maeann; Methodist church; u.s. Submarine service world \var II; formei Lincoln Park mayor, city councilman, city treasurer, wayne county supervisor; member of American Legion, chamber of commerce, Democratic club, Eagles, Historical Society, llqngariq social club, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Masons, optimists, Moose, oddfellows, p.T.A., Pulaski civic club, southwest Athletic club, Park Shrine club, phi Delta Kappa, veteranó of Foreign Wars; chairman of the House Committee on Military and Veteran'j Àffairs; vice chairman on the National Distinguished Guests committee of rhe American Legion; member of House committees on Education, Liquor control, public utilities, and uiban Affairs; House Majority whip; elected to House of Representatives in 1982, 19g4, and 19g6.

AGNES M. DOBRONSKI 31st Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Dearborn, Michigan; born April 21, 1925 at Detroit, Michigan; single; graduate .of Fordson High School, Dearborn, Michigan, Detroit college of Buiiness, s.s. Dgerge in . Accounting, Eastern Michigan university, M.A. Degrèe in Educaiional Administration; formerly Fxecutive Director, Retirement Coordinatiñg Council; formerly Director of Business Services, Dearborn public schools; formerly Mãmber of Board oî Education; Protestant; Dearborn and Michigan Democratic party; Michigan School Business officials; Michigan School Board Association; elected to House of-Representatives in November 1986.

JAMES A. DOCHERTY 76th Representative District: County of St. Clair (part). Democrat, of Port Huron, Michigan; born August 23, 1932 at Kimball rownship, Michigan; married to wife, Louise, 32 years, children: Debrah, Kathy, and Mary,'i grandchildren; graduated from Marysville High School in 1951; Methodist; served in the Marine Corps, 13 months in Korea; residential building contractor 1962-69; owner-operator of Docherty's Hardware; building inspector, zoning offrcer and ordinance enforcement oflicer for Fort Gratiot county, 1979-82; 1960-6, served on planning commission for Kimball rownship; 1962-66 elected to serve as Trustee of Kimbaù Township; 1968-76 served on the st. clair county Board of commissioners, as vice chairman in 1972 and as chairman 1974-76;1977-Bo served as chairman of the St. clair County Board of Auditors; 1982-84 served as State Representative for the 76th District; re-elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986; Vice Chair, Transportation committee; member, senior citizens and Retirement, public Health, Education, Towns and Counties Committees; Democratic Majority Vr'hip. American Legion, Lions. Y-

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LEWIS N. DODAK 86th Representative District: Counties of Bay (part) and Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Birch Run area; born April 12, 1946 in Saginaw County; attelded Saginaw area schools; married November 25, 1967, children: Tony, Aaron, and clristina; catholic, Assumption Parish, Bridgeport, Michigan; vietnam veteran u.S. Army 1965-1967; supervi- sor of Taymouth TownJhþ t974-1976; elected to House of Representatives 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986.

MAT J. DUNASKISS ólst Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of l¿ke Orion; born September 21, l95l at Pontiac; graduate Lake Orion High School, oakland community coÍege 4.4., University of Michigal: B..4. education, Mã. administration; married 1978, children: Jamie Lynne, Mathew Justin; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion; county commissioner, Oakland County district 3/state representative; Jaycees, optimist club, Elks club, st. Joseph ushers club; elected to the Hòuse of Representatives in 1980, re-elected 1982, 1984' and 1986.

DENNIS M. DUTKO 25th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democfat, of warren; born Detroit August 31, 1943; B.A. 1965 Western Michigan University, tr¡.n. tqZt íVayne State University (counseling & guidance); single; teacher; member:-óxecutive commiitee Macomb County Democrats, executive committee 18th Congressional District Democrats, UAW; elected president 1969-70 of Warren City Council at afe of 25 youngest person in history of City of Warren to be so elected, running first in a-field of 53- óandiãatei, elected membèr 1970 Macomb County Board of Commissioners served as chairman of Judiciary Sub-Committee and member of Committees on -Personnel, Budget and Finance, re-eiected to Macomb County Board of Commissioners 1972 receíving ile highest percentage of vote of any contested commissioner race, served as iegislative Sub-Committee and member of Committees on Judiciary, Finance, chairman of -Budget Personnel and of Macomb County Board of Commissioners; elected to Michigan House of Represeniatives in November 1974 and every term thereafter. During his frrst term Representative Dutko was elevated to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Corpora- tions 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. In January 1981, Representative Dutko was named Chairman of the City Governmení Committee. In January 1983, Representative Dutko was named to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. In January 1987, Representative Dutko was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee.

ROBERT L. EMERSON 81st Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born March 23, lg48 in Alpena; high school St. Paul. Seminary of S"gt;;;, Sagitra* Váley College, Wayne State University, UM-Flint; married, children: ÞÑiiip J".õ, Melanie Érica, añd Erin Samelson; union field representativ-e; elected to the Èòusä of Rebresentatives Ñovember 4, 1980 to fill a vacancy and to Slst Legislature'

JOANNE G. EMMONS 99th Representative District: Counties of Isabella and Mecosta' Republican, of Big Rapids; born February 8, 1934 to Ray and Emma Gregory at Big r.upior, tvtictrlgan; niarried John F. Emmoni June 9, 195ó, daughters, Sarah.and Dorothy; tqiZ Iriecorta íflgir Sctroot Valedictorian; 1956 Michigan State University - Highest Honors; 195ó-58 Home Ëconomics teacher Mecosta High School; 1968-76 Deputy Treasurer Big nupl¿r fo*nrhip; 1976-86 Big Rapids Township Treasurer; 1958-86 Republican Precinct Oi't'¡eate; 1974-7à'Mecosta Coùnty i{epublican Vice-Chair; 1976-80 Mecoslr County Repub; tican"Cnãir; 1978-80 St. Peter's'school Board & Council; 1978-86 Big Rapids Industrial r46 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Development Corp.; 1980 Ahernate Delegate Republican National Convention; 1980-84 10th District Republican Executive Committee; 1981-86 Michigan Township Association Board of Directors; 1984-86 10th District Republican Vice-Chair; 1985-86 Michigan Municipal Treasurer's Association Board; 1970-76 Central Michigan Mental Health Boafd Secretary; 1978-86 West Michigan Health Systems Sub-area Council; 1979-86 West Michi- gan Health Systems Mental Health Planning Comm.; 1980-84 Mecosta County Reagan for President Chair; 198l-86 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board; 1985-86 West Michigan Health Systems Area-wide Review Comm.; member St. Peter's Lutheran Church; charter member STAGE-M; Mecosta County Council for the Arts; Mecosta County Farm Bureau; Secretary, Pleasant View Farm Bureau Discussion Group; Mecosta County Right to Life; former Pleasant View 4-H leader; Big Rapids Township Sesquincentennial Chair; Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers; Michigan Maple Syrup Association; Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce; Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce; Christian Wom- en's Club; Omicron Nu Honor Society; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

DEBBIE FARHAT 97th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Democrat, of Muskegon, Michigan; born September 27, 1954 at Muskegon, Michigan; single; Muskegon Catholic Central High School, Central Michigan University, B.F.A. Degree in Broadcasting; Catholic St. Francis DeSales and the Christian Community Center; past employment: Community- Relations Specialist for Community Mental Health Services of Muskegon County, news reporter in Muskegon and Lansing; member, Public Relations Society of America; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986.

FRANK M. FITZGERALD 56th Representative District: County of Eaton. Republican, of Grand Ledge, Michigan; born November 11, 1955 at Grand Ledge, Michigan; married wife, Ruth, in 1981, one daughter, Ellen Lora; graduated from Grand Ledge High School; B.4., College of William and Mary; Law Degree îrom Thomas M. Cooley Law School in L,ansing; member, Peoples Church in East Lansing; attorney; twice elected to the Board of Trustees of the Grand Ledge Public Library; member, Eaton County Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan; Grand lædge Historical Society; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

PATRICK M. GAGLIARDI 107th Representative District: Counties of Alger, Chippewa, Emmet, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft. Democrat, of Drummond Island; born December 14, 1950 at Bay City; graduate Midland High School 1969, B.A. Lake Superior State College 1974; maried,; Catholic; Real Estate (Drummond Island Realty), Chippewa County Commissioner 2 years; Lions International, Drummond Island Chamber of Commerce, American Diabetes Associâtion, Moose Lodge 999, Elks Club, Christopher Columbus Society; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

EDGAR V/. GIESE 98th Representative District: Counties of Benzie, Manistee, Mason, and Oceana. Republican, of Manistee; born September 16, 1941 at Reed City; graduate Reed City High School, attended Concordia Teachers College (Seward, Nebr.), West Shore Community College (Mason Co.); married 1963, wife, Karen, daughter, Esther, son Dwight (Ike); Lutheran, Missouri Synod; farmer, machinist, and township supervisor/assessor; chairman Lake County Republicans, member 9th district Republican executive comm.; Lions, Farm Bureau; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. 7' t'

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DONALD H. GILMER 48th Representative District: Counties of Calhoun (part) and Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of Augusta; born Novembet 29, 1945 at Battle Creek; graduate of Kellogg High School HiCkory Corners, Michigan, 2 years Michigan State U,niversity, MSU Kellogg Fellow- 1968-1971; children: Laura, Steve, and Jason; Protestanl; Kalamazoo County óf Commissioners 1973-1974 and chairman 1974, member Kalamazoo Board -vice-chairman county Republican Party. Member Michigan Farm Bureau, member Kallmazoo county Human Services Commission 1975-1976, governor's appointment 1975 Michigan Agricul- ture Labor Commission. Elected to House of Representatives in 1976. Re-elected in 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986. Serves as member of Appropriations Committee and subcom- mittees of K-12 Education, Department of Education, Higher Education, Joint Capital Outlay.

SHARON L. GIRE 72nd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of clinton Township, Michigan; born January 13, 1944; married 1966; Masters degree, Social Work (M.S.W.) Vr'ayne State University, 1975; graduate work.in Counseling pslchology, Ohio State University, 196ó; 8.S., Education, Ohio State University, 1965; mémber,-Þeace United Presbyterian Church; Macomb County Commissioner-District 16, April 1984-December 1986; Mt. Clemens City Commissioner, 1977-1984; Mt. Clemens Mãyor Pro-tem , 1979-t984;member, Michigan Job Training Coordinating Council, (Governor's app'ointment); Sesquicentennial Advisory Committee for Macomb County, Chairperson; member, tøiiitary Academy screening committee for senator Don Riegle; Metro YWCA, Board of Directors member; Citizens for Better Care, Nominating Committee member; Mt. Clemens-Clinton League of Women Voters, member; Macomb Interagency Council, member; March of Dimes voiunteer; Clinton Township Democratic Club, member; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

CARL F. GNODTKE 43rd Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, of Sawyer; born Jan. 2, 1936 in Weesaw Township (Mich'); high school gradúate, short coursei; married in 1958 to the former Mary Jane Frame; children: Julie, iacquie, Calvin and Lora; Trinity Lutheran Church Sawyer; farmer; township offrcer, Berrìen'County commissioner, county drain commissioner,- County parks. and recreation commission, Cbunty board of public works, southwest district president Michigan Associa- tion of County Dráin Commiisioners, executive board State Association of the Michigan Association olCounty Drain Commissioners; board of directors Galien River Soil Conserva- tion District, board of directors Berrien County Economic Development Corp., member Farm Bureau, National Grape Co-op, Berrien County G.O.P.; elected to ÉIouse of Representatives in 1978.

MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN 50th Representative District: County of Jackson (part). Democrat, of Jackson; born May 12, 1933 at Jackson; 8.4., University of Michigan, 1959; married Janet Stark, 1958; children: Margaret, John, Martin, Michael, Robert, Gerald' and i4aureen; product mgr., Rheem Mfg.; Jackson City Commissionet, ,1967-73; U.S. Army 1953-55; Romän Catholii; St. Johns Parish; elected to the House of Representatives in November, 1972.

DAVID M. GUBO\V 67th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Huntington Woods; born September 22, 1949 at Ann Arbor, Michigan; married Doiothy (Dottié) K. Kolinski in 1985; Congregation Shaarey Zedek; Henry Ford High school, Détroit, 1967; University of Michigan, A.B. urban studies 1971, varsity letter

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hockey;.u_niversity of Detroit.school of [¿w, J.D. 1974; Atorney; Srate Bar of Michigan; Oakland County Bar Association; life member of Judicial Conferènce of the Sixth Cirõuit; Jewish community council; life member university of Michigan Graduate "M" club; üfé member University of MThigan Alumni Association; American Civil Liberties Union; Former member oakland County Building Aurhority, vice-chair, secretary-treasurer; Siená club; Founders society, Detroit Institute of Arts; oakland county Democratic party, former Treasurer, Executive committee member; public service Award, American cancei society, llicflean Division, 1986; Public service Achievement, American Lung Association ói Michigan, 1986; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6: lgg4, re-elected November 4, 1986; elected Majoriry Whip 1985-86 and l9g7-gg.

CHARLIE J. HARRISON, JR. 62nd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Pontiac, born May 16, 1932 at west Palm Beach, Florida; attended pontiac schools, Detroit Institute of Dry cleaning, and wayne stale university; married June lg, 1955, children: Cheryl, Charlie III, Marcella, Cynthia, and Mark; St. Johns United Methodist Church; 1970 Oakland County Commissioner; civic affrliations: Oakland County Branch NAACP, Pontiac chapter Democratic club, 100 club-oakland county Democratiõ committee, Pontiac Area urban League, clinton valley center Advisory committee, Boy scouts of America-oakland county chapter; community affrliations: Maracci Temple #li wolverine consistory #6, Gibraltar todge #19, carr street Block club, Sylvan Lakè Lodgé #7,23, Society of Afro American Police, optimist International club-of pontiac; pait affrliations: National Democratic convention 1972, National Black convention'lô72, Michigan Association of counties, oakland county Human Resources committee, New Life committee to Fight Drug Abuse, oakland county planning and Building committee, Pontiac Democratic Club, Oakland County Board of Institutions hospital bõard, pontiaó chapter NAACP, Pontiac urban coalition, consumer Education for the Deaf, National Democratic Convention 1976, Pontiac Opportunities Industrialization Center, Native Ameri- c¿n Indian Group, Inc.; awards: Pontiac chapter NAACP 1969, oakland county Board of Commissioners 1972, Pontiac New Life Committee 1973, Pontiac Stadium euthôrity t923, wayne county council on smoking and Health 1975, society of Afro American- police 1975, National Association of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Pontiac 1975, veterans of Foreign wars of the united stares 1976, 76lst Tank Batialion & Allied veterans Association, Pontiac 1976, [-a L.u.c.E. and the Latino community, pontiac 1976, oakland county coalition of welfare Rights 1976, Michigan State police Trooperó Association 1976, Trinity Baptist church, Pontiac 1976, AMVETS 1976, Michigan Assoìia- tion of Ostgopathic Physicians and Surgeons 1977, Paralyzed Veteranó of Arãerica 1977, veterans of Foreign wars National Home, Eaton Rapids, 1977, American Legion 1977, Pontiac Beautification council 1977, American lægion, chief pontiac post 19771197g, Thé Social Puertorrequens of Pontiac 1977, Community Arts Center, Michigan State Univêrsity 1979, chicano-Latino substance Abuse Programs 1979, oakland university 1979, waynê Statg_ university 1979, city of Pontiac, Board of Education l9g0; chairman, vtictrigan lægi-slative Black caucus, 1985-1986; elected to the House of Représentatives, Novem-ber 1972, re-elected 1974, 1976, t978, 1982, 1994, and in 1986.

KAY M. HART 83rd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Swafz Creek; born January 13, 1954 at Saginaw, Michigan; single; graduated from Swartz Creek High School, Associate Degree/Accounting, Bakðr Éusinãssi Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Ferris state college; Swariz creek city cõuncil, lg:.6-lgs4: Mayor of Swartz Creek, 1980-1984; President/Treasurer Genesee Couniy Small Cities Watei &-_waste Advisory Board; member, Michigan Municipal Lrague; mèmber, Metropolitan Alliance; Genesee county Agricultural Society (Fair Board);4-H leader- 13 years;-youth in G_overnment Advisor; Hometown Days Committee; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986. 7*-

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MICHAEL D. HAYES 102nd Representative District: Counties of Gratiot (part), and Midland. Republican, of Midland; born January 12, l95l at Owosso; graduate central Michigan University: B.S. psychology 1973, M.S.A. administration 1980; married (Debra) 1973, sons Benjamin and Jonathan; Congregational; Partner-Health Sciences Corporation; Midland County Clerk 1977-1980; Optimist International (Optimist of the Year 1979), Sons of the Amerièan Legion, Farm Bureau, Sigma lota Epsilon national scholastic honor society in business administration, Outstanding Young Men of America 1981, Midland Area Chamber of commerce, Midland county Republican executive committee, Michigan Republicans, Legislature Appreciation Award, Michigan Credit Union League 1984; ,C.M.U. Alumni Boárd of Directors and Development Fund Board; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, re-elected 1982 and 1984, Committee on Appropriations, sub-committees on K-12 Education, Department of Education, Department of Natural Resources, Corrections, Supplementals & Transfers and Computer Oversight.

CURTIS HERTEL l2th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born March 7, 1953 at Detroit; graduate Denby High School honors 1971, B.S. Wayne State Universiry 1976; married September 1973, wife vickie, sons Curtis, Matthew, and Kevin, a daughtef, Lisa Marie; precinct delegate 1974; Outstanding Young Man of America award 1975, l4th Congressional District Democratic Party,.Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit Historical Society; Friendship Lions Club; Board of Directors, Eastwood Community Clinics, National Honor Society; elected to the House of Representa- tives in 1980.

THOMAS L. HICKNER l0lst Representative District: County of Bay (part). Democrat, of Bay city; born February 27, 1954 at Fort Eustis, VA; All Saints High School (Bay City) i972,-B.4. Michigan State University 1979, M.B.A. WesJern Michigan university-|982; married Nancy Auer, 1979; two children, Andrew and Mark; Roman Catholic; fiscal analyst, Fiscal Agency; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th Representative District: Counties of Allegan and Barry (part). Republican, of Holland; born March 4, 1949 at Holland; B.A. University of Michigan; J. D., iooley Law School; Reformed Church in America; former legislative a1$ administrative assistant io Congressman ; Jaycees, Ripon Society, Phi Beta Kappa; Common cause; elected io House of Representatives in 1978; House Rçpublican læader.

ALVIN J. HOEKMAN 95th Representative District: County of Ottawa (part). Republican, of Holland, Michigan; born September 29, 1935 at Colton, South Dakota; *urti.d; two children, Scott and-sandra; Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church; Colton Public Í{igh, Colton, South Dakota; graduate 1953 Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa 1953--1955; U.S. Army 1958-1960; member of Park Township Planning commission; State Central Committee of the Michigan Republican Party; member and suppofer of Right to Life, Holland; Holland chamber of commerce, Holland Rotary club; Small Business Associãtion of tt¡ichigan; Fish and Game Club of Holland; elected to the House of Representativês on November 6, 1984.

PHILIP E. HOFFMAN 23rd Representative District: Counties of Ingham (part), and Jackson (part).

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R.epublican, of Horton; born November 10, 1951 in Jackson; Lumen Christi, A.G.S., Jackson Community College 1972; B.S. criminal justice/police administration Ferris State 1974, graduate studies school of education Michigan State University; married former Dennise M. Fitzgerald 1977, sons R. Jacob III, Benjamin Fitzgerald, and philip E. Hoffman II,; Roman catholic, lifelong member Queen of the Miraculous Medal church; 1974-82 ldw enforcement officer Jackson County Sheriffs Department; current member of the Governor's Criminal Justice Commission; past president Jackson Community College Alumni Association; current board member Ferris State College Alumni Association; life membership college fraternity Aipha sigma chi, member, Fraternal order of Eagles-612, charter membèr Hanover-Horton Jaycees, member 2nd congressional District, Republican comm., Jackson County Republican Executive Committee, co-chair 1980 Reagan-Bush presidential campaign for Jackson county; Honorary chair of the 1984 Reagan-Bush presidential campaign ñr Jackson county; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982, 1984, and-1986. Selected for inclusion in the 1984 Edition of outstanding young Men of America and who's who in American Politics, and was chosen by the Michigan Jaycees as one of l0 Outstanding Young People of Michigan in 1985.

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 1968 Michigan State University; children: Jerry, Todd, Bob; Edgewood united church; teacher; county commissioner 1968-74, chaír 1973-74 named Nãtional Public Citizen of the Year 1974 by the National Association of Social Workers; elected to House of Representatives in 1974; operates several community task forces; appointed chair House committee on Mental Health 1977-78; member special Joint committee on Aging 1977-, chatr 1979-83, co-chair 1984-; received Latino Award 1977; received Michigañ Association of Retarded Citizens Public Service Award 1978; received Michigan Association ofChildren's dgencies Legislator ofthe Year Award 1979; received Counciffor Prevention of child Abuse and Neglect service to children Award, 1980; received Mental Health Association Snyder-Kok Award 1980; received Metropolitan Detroit Welfare Reform Coali- tion Tribute for commitment and Support of Michigan's Low Income people lggl; received Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs Award 1981; received Michigan Economics for Human Development Humanitarian Ãward, l9g2; received Michigan Driver and Traffrc Safety Education Association Distinguished Achieve- ment Award 1983; received American College of Health Care Administrators National Public service Award 1984; received Automobile Association of America "Bring'Em Back Alive" Steering Wheel Award 1985; received University of Michigan School of Sicial Work Community Service Award 1985; received Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Safety and Traffrc Committee Plaque of Appreciation and Gratitude 1986; received Council oî Michigan Foundations State of Michigan/Community Foundation Energy Initiative Recogni- tion Award 1986; received Arab community center for Economic and social services (A.c.c.E.s.s.) Advisory Board Distinguished Service Award 1986; appointed ro Flouse Appropriations Committee 1979-; chair, Corrections Subcommittee of Appropriations 1 979-81 ; chair, social Services Subcommittee of Appropriations 1981-; chair, Eàergy & Nucleai waste and computer oversight subcommittees of Appropriarions 1985-g6; member of Public Health and rransfers/Supplementals Subcommittees of Appropriations 19g3-g6; member of Mental Health Subcommittee of Appropriations 1983-; member of Federal/State/ Local Government Subcommittee of Appropriations 1983-, chair 1987-; member of General Government Subcommittee of Appropriations 1987-.

DAVID M. HONIGMAN 24th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of west Bloomfield, Michigan; born December 10, 1955 at Detroit, Michigan; wife, cats yale garrled, Joann; 2 - Chester Lemon, Lucy Lime; A.B. úniveñtyi J.D. university of Michigan; academic awards include: magna cum laude, special honois in.the*major philosophy, of and awards for work on the philosophy-wrestling of law,'thê sociology of evil, English literature and contemporary drama; member, yale team; capäin, Yale judo team, twice connec_ticut state champion and once all-American; attorney/ businessman; trustee, Michigan cancer Foundation; committee on l¿w and Social Actiol Y*-

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American Jewish Congress; Michigan Board of the Anti-Defamation Iæague; Board of Trustees,- Jewish Vocational Service; Alumni Board Detroit County Day School; Big Brother program; Optimists Club; West Bloomfield -Chamber of Commerce; læague of Women Voters; "Outstanding Young Men in America" Award; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

MORRIS HOOD, JR. 6th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 5, 1934 at Detroit; attended Wayne State University; children: Denise and Morris III; U.S. Army, 1954-56; Precinct Delegate; lifetime member of NAACP; member of Trade Union Leadership Council, Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Urban Alliance, Detroit Urban League, Economic Club, Friends of Belle Isle, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Greater l,ansing Democratic Business and Professional Association, Pre-College Engineering Program, former and first Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, former member of the Board of Trustees of New Detroit; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, and Chair of the Regulatory Subcommittee which handles the budgets for the Departments of [¿bor, Commerce and Licensing & Regulation.

TEOLA PEARL HUNTER 5th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; Representative from the 5th District of Wayne County; born February 5, 1933 at Detroit; graduated Cass Technical High School, Bachelor of Science University of Detroit, Master's in Education from Wayne State University. Married 17 years, children: Denise, Anthony, and Jeffrey; a member of Mayflower Congregational Church of Christ; past owner and operator of Buttons/Bows Nurseries and Preparatory School; a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Pi l¿mba Theta Sorority, N.A.A.C.P., National Squaws, Inc., Patrons of the Arts for the Paradise Theater/Orchestra Hall Board of Directors; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, and in 1987 she was elected the lst woman Speaker Pro Tempore for the Michigan House of Representatives.

D. J. JACOBETTI 108rh Representative District: Counties of Baraga and Marquette. Democrat, of Negaunee; born at Negaunee July 20, !920; graúnTe of St. Paul's High School; honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, Northern Michigan University; married; children: Judith K., Colin K., and Dominic Jr.; member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Lions Club, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rod and Gun Club, Young Democratic Club, Druids, Northern Michigan Athletic Club, Golden Wildcat Club, Boys Town of Italy, Inc., honorary member AMVETS Post 124; honorary member Veterans of Foreign Wars; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature.

SHIRLEY JOHNSON 68th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Royal Oak; born December 14, 1937:, graduate Parker High School, Chicago; attended Wayne State University and Oakland Community College; married 1957, husband Clifford, children: Clifford P. and Garret M.; Presbyterian; member and past pres. Royal Oak Republican Women's Club, Republican City Director, director Oakland Co. Lincoln Republican Club, member League of Vy'omen Voters, chairperson State Study of Intergovernmental Relations, member Michigan Republican Women's Task Force, member Oakland Co. "300" Club, delegate Republican State Conventions, chairperson Oakland Co. Community Development Advisory Council 1977-1980, charter member Royal Oak Con- cerned Citizens for Better Schools, member Royal Oak PTA, past member Berkely PTA, member Friends of Royal Oak Library, member Royal Oak-Beverly Hills Home Improve- ment Association, member Board of Directors of Royal Oak Boys and Girls Club, member

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Advisory Committee on Senior Citizen Programs Oakland County Catholic Social Services, Neighborhood Chair for American Cancer Society,- member Board fo¡ Clawson SCAMP for handicapped children, member Fairlawn Center's Citizens Advisory Council, past neighborhood coordinator March of Dimes and Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

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., Divinity School, 1962; United Church of Christ, ordained minister; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972.

NATE JONKER 79th Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Clio, Michigan; born November 8, 1945 at Holland, Michigan; married in 1969, children: Sarah E. and Katharine L.; graduated from Lakeview High School in St. clair Shores, Michigan, valparaiso universiiy (8.4., 1968), Michigan State university, (Ph.D. program pending); Lutheran; Clio Community Council, Cast & Crew, United Wai, Lions Club; elected to House of Representatives in November 198ó.

WILLIAM R. KEITH 33rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Garden City; born October 24, 1929 at Jackson, Michigan; graduate of American Institute of Banking and University of Michigan School of Banking; banker for 19 years prior to election to the Michigan state Legislature; former officer of the Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit. Past president of the Garden city Board of Education served 8 years; served as treasurer of the Northwest Guidance Clinic of wayne County;- served on the Garden City Hospital Board; past president of the Garden city Jaycees; won the outstanding young Man Award of the Year in 1963; veteran; former professional musician and sang with Don Large Choir on WJR Radio; received the l98l Michigan pTA Educational Service Award; 1986 Legislative læadership Award from the Michigan School Boards Association. Elected to House of Representatives in November 1972, and re-elected in November 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986; appointed Special Adminisrraror to rhe Speaker, 19'17, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985; serves on following commitrees: Chairman, Education Committee; member of Corporations and Finance Committee; Economic Devel- opment and Fnergy Committee; Colleges and Universities Committee; previously served as chairman of Retirement; chairman of colleges and universities, and vice-chairman of Education, also, chairman, sub-committee on Teacher Licensure; chairman, corporations and Finance committee; chairman Sub-committee on Electronic Fund rransfer and Interstate Banking. Appointed in January 1975, as chairman of Special House committee on public Employees Relations Act. Presently serving on the Education Task Force of the National Conference of State lægislatures, and as a Michigan delegate to the Education Commission of the States. Was elected Chairman in March 1979, of the Michigan Education Council, and appointed a member of the States Advanced Leadership Program Services, Midwest Region. In 1983, named by Dr. Philip Runkel, superintendent of public Instruction, Michigan Department of Education, to the Michigan High School commission, and appointed Co-Chairman of the K-12 Ad Hoc Committee by Speaker of the House, Gary-Owen. In 1984, appointed State Coordinator of the State Education Policymaker's Seminar (sEPS). In 1985, named 1o the National Conference of State Legislatures Committee on Education and Labor by Speaker of the House, Gary Owen. Y-

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CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK 8th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 25, 1945 at Detroit; two children: son Kwame, daughter, Ayanna; spent undergraduate years attending Ferris State College and Western Michigan University; earned Master of Science degree in Education Administration from the Univer- sity of Michiganin 1977; taught in the Detroit Public Schools eight years prior to serving in the Michigan Legislature; member of the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church; Community Organizer for Senator Coleman A. Young in his first mayoral election in 1973, and was area manager to Mayor Coleman A. Young in his re-election campaign in1977; elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1978 and re-elected again in 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986; was a Delegate to the 1980 and 1984 Democratic Conventions; Majority Whip of the House of Representatives and currently serves on the powerful House Appropriation Committee; member, Detroit Substance Abuse Advisory Council; served as Chairperson of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus for the Legislative session 1983-84. Affiliated with the National Organization of 100 Black Women, National Black Caucus of State lægislators, and the National Order of Women Iægislators; National Treasurer of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL/WOMEN); member of the highly acclaimed television documentary, "Your Children, Our Children" Resource Committee. Selected in 1984 by Governor James J. Blanchard to participate in the first of its kind Michigan African Trade Mission and visited several African countries; in 1985, returned to Nairobi, Kenya to participate in the United States Department of State's Inte¡national Women's Conference; led an eleven-member delegation for the Michigan Department of Agriculture to participate in the 1986 Nairobi, Kenya International Agriculture Show; Chairperson of the Women's Caucus of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators; Chairperson of the National Black Caucus of State lægislators International Affairs Committee; serves on the Board of Trustees of Henry Ford Hospital; awarded the Anthony Wayne Award for leadership from Wayne State University, the Distinguished Legislator Award from the University of Michigan, The Woman of the Year Award from the Gentlemen of Wall Street, Inc., and the Burton-Abercrombie Award from the 13th Democratic District; listed in Who's Who in Black America, 'Who's Who in American Politics, and the Detroit Historical Museum's Exhibit, "Black Vy'omen in Michigan 1985-1986."

M. L. MICKEY KNIGHT 96th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Republican, of Muskegon; born October 10, 1946 at Hamilton, Alabama; graduated Adrian High School 1965, pre-law multidisciplinary program MSU 1965-1970 major areas: sociology, psychology, political science, M.A. educational administration MSU- 1979; divorced, children: Stacey and Jason; St. Jean's Catholic Church; 1965-1970 MSU student government Vice-President of Dorm, Vice-President of Complex Council, chairman Varsity Club Special Executive Committee Campus Disturbances; baseball 3 varsity letters and following honors: Most Improved, set- 2 school records; led Big Ten in pitching, drafted by Cleveland Indians, won gold medal as pitcher for U.S. All-Star Team in 1968 Mexico City Olympic International Tournament, named honorary citizen of Tucson, Arizona; Outstand- ing Senior Baseball Plzyer; 1972-present: has played for several state teams including Sullivans, twice traveled to Haarlem, Netherlands for International Competition; member or former member of following: Grand Valley State Colleges board of control, Michigan Association of Governing Boards representative of Grand Valley, Muskegon County Metropolitan Planning Commission,- Urban League of Muskegon board of directors, El Centro Latino of Muskegon & Oceana Counties board of directors, N.A.A.C.P. Muskegon branch, Muskegon County Youth Contact Center board of directors, City of Muskegon Revenue Study Committee, Long Range Planning Committee chamber of commerce, American Indian Resource Center advisor to the board, Smith Ryerson Community Center board of directors, Mclaughlin Neighborhood Association board of directors, Muskegon Exchange Club board of directors, Muskegon County Community Corrections Advisory Council, Muskegon-Oceana C.A.A.P. Youth Employment Task Force, Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Rotary Youth Leadership Conference District 629 and 636, Muskegon County Juvenile Justice subcommittee, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Michigan State

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

JAMES A. KOSTEVA 37th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Canton, Michigan; born April 2, 1952 at Detroit, Michigan; married to Laura A. Dawn-Kosteva October 27, 1979;' twins, Jessica and Adam. Ben Franllin High School, Livonia, Michigan; North Central College, Naperville, Illinois; B.A. Metropolitan Studies; attended Washington Urban Semester, American University; post gmduate study, U of M, Natural Resources, 1977 to present; Michigan Society of Planning Offrcials, Polish American Congress, League of Women Voters, 15th District Democratic Club, Michigan Citizens Lobby; elected 1o the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

VICTOR C. KRAUSE 90th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Rockford; born October 21, 1935 at Grand Rapids; 1953 graduate Rockford High School, 1957 graduate University of Michigan bachelor of business administration; married Joan Krause in 1977, children: Lisa, Amy, and Kim; East Congregational Church, Grand Rapids; U.S. Navy 1957-1961 Lt. J.G., vice president American Cancer Society West Central Area; board of directors Youth Commonwealth, member state legislative committee Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, member Eco- nomic Club of Grand Rapids, member rùr'orld Affairs Council and Grand Rapids Art Museum, past member International Commiltee U.S. Chamber of Commerce, former chairman board of deacons East Congregational Church, past president Blythefield Country Club, member Peninsular Club; chairman, Housè Republican Policy Committee; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

GERALD H. LAW 36th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Plymouth; born May 20, 1944 at Detroit; B.S. University of Detroit, M.B.A. University of Detroit, J.D. Wayne State University Law School; married 17 years, daughters: Jennifer and Katherine; Our tady of Good Counsel; financial analyst Ford Motor Credit Co.; Kiwanis, Jaycees, Y.M.C.A., Historical Society, Friends of the Library; Former Trustee, Plymouth Township 1978-82; Chamber of Commerce; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.-

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

BILL MARTIN 49th Representative District: County of Calhoun (part). Republican, of Battle Creek; born September 27,1953 at Ypsilanti, Michigan; married in 1978, children: Haley M. and Brittany J.; Associates Degree in Law Enforcement from Lansing Community College and attended Eastern Michigan University; U.S. Army (veteran), and served as Lieutenant in the Michigan National Guard; Vy'estlake Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek; member, Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce; Lakeview-Harper Creek Exchange Club; charter member of the Lakeview Optimist Club; member, Lakeview Business Association; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 155

THOMAS C. MATHIEU 92nd Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born Sheboygan, Wisconsin, December 2, 1936; married Luan J. Lanning, children: Susan, Thomas, Jeffrey, Lori; former director Community Development, Kent Community Action Program, selected as Conservation Legislator of the Year in 1979 by Michigan United Conservation Clubs, received Distinguished Service Award from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1980, received Presidential Citation from National Home Improvement Council in 1981, selected as Outstanding lægislator of the Year in 1982 by American Association of University Professors, received Distinguished Service Award presented by the Association of Independent Colieges and Universities in 1984; serves on House Appropriations Committee and seven of its subcommittees; Chair- man, Community Colleges subcommiltee, member of Capital Outlay, Higher Education, Mental Health, Military Affairs, School Aid & Department of Education and Social Services subcommittees; elected to House ofRepresentatives in 1974, 1976,1978,1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986; elected Majority V/hip for 1975-76 session; elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for 1977-78, 1979-80, 1981-82, and 1983-84 sessions.

JOHN M. MAYNARD 74th Representative Districl: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of St. Clair Shores; born in T'ennessee April 13, 1929; B.B.A. University of Detroit; married 1949, wife, Carol Joan; children: Michael, Susan, Thomas, Julie, Mark, Christine, Scott, Robert, David, Molly, and Sarah; St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores; U.S.M.C. 1946-48, U.S.M.C.R. active 1950-51; Economic Club of Detroit; Delta Sigma Pi life member; AMVETS, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign rüy'ars, Disabled American Veterans; Councilman, City of St. Clair Shores; elected to House of Representa- tives in 1974.

JAMES MICK MIDDAUGH 45th Representative District: Counties of Cass (part) and Van Buren. A Paw Paw Republican who has worked in a factory, on a farm, in a small business, and as a school teacher, Representative Middaugh is a graduate of Paw Paw High School, Ferris State College, and Vy'estern Michigan University. Middaugh is married and he and his wife, Mary Ann, reside in Paw Paw. Middaugh served from 1970 to 1978 as Administrative Assistant to Senator Charles O. Zollar (R-Benton Harbor), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Middaugh served as Administrative Assistant to Senator Harry Gast (R-St. Joseph) from 1979 until his election to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 1982. Representative Middaugh has an extensive background in local, district, and state Republican Party activities. Middaugh began his long involvement as a precinct delegate in 1964 and went on to serve as GOP Vice Chairman in Van Buren County, on the county and district executive committees, and as Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party Issues Committee from 19'74 r"o 19'78. Middaugh has been recognized for his leadership as an Outstanding Young Man of America, Who's Who in the Midwest, and Who's Who in American Polirics. Middaugh is a member of the Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, American Hunting Club, Van Buren County Historical Society, Van Buren County Youth Fair Association, the Lake Michigan Maritime Museum, Friends of the Van Buren County I-ibrary, The Historic Dowagiac Association, Paw Paw Conservation Club, Michigan Steelheader's South Haven branch, Paw Paw Educational Foundation Board, the Frater- nal Order of -Police Lodge #136, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks-Dowagiac Lodge #889, the Southwestern Michigan College Museum, and is an honorary member of the Southwestern Michigan Association of Law Enforcement Offrcers. Middaugh is a member of the Western Michigan University Alumni Association, and the Ferris State College Alumni Association. He served as President of the F.S.C. Alumni Association from 1983 to 1985, and currently serves as Chairman for the Board of Directors of the Association. In 1983, Middaugh was selected to serve as a member of the Ferris State College Presidential Search Committee.

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Representative Middaugh serves in a leadership capacity in the House as Assistant Minority Whip. His committee assignments include the Conservation and Environment Committee Minority Vice Chairman, and serves on both the Conservation and Environ- ment subcommittees,- the Corporations and Finance Committee, the Insurance Committee, the Education Committee and the Liquor Control Committee. Representative Middaugh also serves as an ex-offrcio member of the Michigan Republican State Commiltee from the House of Representatives.

JUDITH MILLER 65th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Birmingham; born July 22, 1936 at Detroit, Michigan; married 1958 to Steven; two children: Elizabeth and John; First Church Christ, Scientist, Birmingham, Michigan; Bay High School, Bay Village, Ohio, 1954; B.A. (Political Science) Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 1958; small business owner 1976-1984; Commissioner City of Birmingham April l98l to December 1984; League of Women Voters; Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council; Birmingham Republican Women's Club; Birmingham Community Women's Center; American lægislative Exchange Council; American Associa- tion of University Women; Birmingham/Bloomfreld Art Association; Birmingham Interagency Commiltee; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

SUSAN GRIMES MUNSELL 51st Representative District: County of Livingston (part). Republican, of Fowlerville, Michigan; born June 21, l95l at Highland Park, Michigan; married Frank Munsell in 1980; Howell High School, valedictorian; 8.4., Michigan State University; M.B.A., University of Michigan; Certified Public Accountant; Iosco Township Treasurer; Livingston County Republican Party, Deputy Treasurer; Trinity United Methodist Church, Fowlerville, MI; Livingston-Washtenaw Private Industry Council, Board Member; Michigan Tax Information Council, Board Member; League of Women Voters of Michigan, Treasurer; League of Women Voters of Livingslon County, President, Treasurer; Huron Valley Girl Scout Council; Howell Public Schools Citizens' Advisory Committee; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986.

RAYMOND M. MURPHY lTth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit, born December 13, 1927 at St. Louis, MO; attended Detroit Institute of Technology; married, wife Lynette; children: K-rystal, Leslie, Raymond Jr., Anita, James, Clinton, and Brandon; Baptist; 36th District Court oflicer, former aide to Congressman ; Con Con delegate, Congressional district chairman, Sec./Treas. Young Dems; member 13th Congressional District Democratic Party, AFSCMELocal #25, UAW Local #3; real estate agent; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

KEITH MUXLOW 78th Representative District: Counties of Sanilac and St. Clair (part). Republican, of Brown City; born October 12, 1933 at Brown City in Sanilac County; graduate of Brown City High School; married: wife, Virginia; stepchildren: Janet, Jennifer, Joel; U.S. Army 1955-1957; co-owner/manager Brown City Industrial Park; Brown City Council 1969-1972, mayor 1972-1980, treasurer ofSanilac County Republicans; Brown City Rotary, Marlette Community Hospital Board of Truslees; elected 1o House of Representa- tives in 1980.

ROLAND G. NIEDERSTADT l00th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Saginaw, Michigan; born December 17, l94l at Saginaw, Michigan; married 24 years, children: Jill, Lori, and Jay; graduate of St. Charles High School, attended Delta BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t57

College, University Center, Michigan; Swan Creek Township Treasurer, Saginaw County Register of Deeds; U.S. Army and National Guard 1960-63; Roman Catholic; Michigan State Association of Register of Deeds, First Vice-President Michigan State Association of Register of Deeds Legislative Committee, chairman, Swan Creek Township Park Committee, chairman, James-Swan Creek-St. Charles Water Board, secretary, Planning Commission, former member, Immaculate Conception Church, Parish Council Member; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

MICHAEL E. NYE 4lst Representative District: Counties of Branch and Hillsdale. Republican, of Litchfield; born at Indianapolis, IN; Warren Central High School, B.S. animal science Purdue University, J.D. law University of Detroit; married in 1974, children: Jessica and Justin; Methodist; U.S. Army 1968-1971; attorney and farmer; many legal professional organizations, Litchfield and Hillsdale Exchange Club, Farm Bureau, Elks, Masons, Scottish Rite; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

MARGARET O'CONNOR 52nd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Republican, of Ann Arbor; born March 16, 1927 at Omaha, NE; registered nurse Creighton University (Omaha), B.S. nursing education Creighton University (Omaha), certified registered nurse anesthetist Western Reserve (Cleveland), B.S. political science, public administration Eastern Michigan University; husband Gerald A. O'Connor, M.D., children: Catherine, Maureen, Gerald Jr., Ann, Patrick, Kevin, Michael, Karen, Margaret Ann, and Mary Beth; Catholic, St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor; legislator; served on Lodi Township Board 8 years, secretary Lodi Township Planning Commission 2 yeas, member Washtenaw County Planning Commission 2 years, member Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 6 years; St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Auxiliary and Farm Council; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982, 1984 and 1986.

JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. 85th Representative District: County of Saginaw (parr). Democrat, of Saginaw; born May 26, 1929, at Saginaw; graduate of St. Mary's Cathedral High School, 1947;Central Michigan University, 1951, A.B. degree; University of Michigan, 1958, M.A. degree; Saginaw Valley State College, Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, 1984; children: Margaret Ruth and James E. III; former teacher and school administrator; U.S. Army, 1951-53; Roman Catholic, member St. Stephen Catholic Church, Saginaw; member of American Legion Post 439, NAACP, Sigma Tau Delta (honorary English fraternity), Saginaw Fordney Club, Saginaw Pioneer Club, Tri-County Irish American Club, Brothers of Kosciuzko Pulaski Club; Germania Club of Saginaw; elected to the House of Representa- tives 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: Member, Education Block Grant Advisory Committee; member, Micigan Commission on School Finance.

RALPH A. OSTLING 103rd Representative District: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. :] Republican, of Roscommon; born July 3, 1927 at Roscommon; 8.S., Central Michigan University; M.4., Michigan State University; married, 1947; son: Kurt; teacher; township clerk 17 years; U.S. Navy, World War II; Lutheran; V.F.W.; AMVETS; Rotary Int.; Elks, Lions; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972. 158 MICHIGAN MANUAL

SIDNEY OUWINGA 18th Representative District: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford. Republican, of Marion; born August 24, 1927 at Marion; married April 14, 1950, wife, Marilyn; children: Carl Thomas, Dale John, Kathy Sue, and Robert; Christian Reformed; potato farmer; commissioner Osceola County 10 years, past president of Michigan Associa- tion of Counties; Missaukee Rotary, Farm Bureau Association; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

GARY M. OWEN 22nd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ypsilanti; born September 9, 1944, Lawrence Co., Alabama; Assoc., Washtenaw Community College; B.A. in education and Masters, urban planning, University of Michigan; married, two children: Dawn Marie and Gary Evan; Ypsilanti township trustee; U.S. Army; Baptist; Jaycees; P.N.A.; Ypsilanti Outstanding Young Man of 1972:' One of Five Outstanding Young Men of Michigan, 1972; appeared in the Outstanding Young Men of America, 1970; Phi Delta Kappa; elected to the House of Representatives in 1912 a¡d to each succeeding session. Speaker of the House.

LYNN F. OV/EN 2lst Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part) and Wayne (part). Democrat, of Maybee, Michigan; born February 22, 1946 in Lawrence County, Alabama; married in 1968; two children, Amy and Andrew; Faith Assembly of Ypsilanti; Willow Run High School; attended Cerritos Junior College and Washtenaw Community College; U.S. Marine 1965-69, Vietnam veteran, 3 purple hearts, recommended for Silver Star, rank of Sergeant; London Township Supervisor; Member Michigan Democratic Party, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, Purple Heart Association; former member Amalgamated Meat Cutters, International Brotherhood of Teamsters; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

GLENN S. OXENDER 42nd Representative District: Counties of Cass (part), and St. Joseph. Republican, of Sturgis; born August 8, 1943 at Three Rivers, Michigan; Centreville High School Valedictorian 1961, Centreville, Michigan. Manchester College, with Honor 1965, North Manchester, Indiana; M.A. Vy'estern Michigan University 1969; married 1966, children: Xanne 15, Katrina 13, Robert 11, Kalynn 9, and Melinda 5; teacher of Math and Computer Science, Sturgis Public Schools, 17 years; farm owner and operator 60 acres; Member of Florence Church of the Brethren, lay speaker, Deacon, and Sunday- school teacher; member of Exchange Club and Rotary Club; elected to House of Representatives November 2, 1982.

JOSEPH PALAMARA 30th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Vy'yandotte, Michigan; born September 26, 1953 at Wyandotte; married 1978 to Aline; two children, Lauren Grace and Lance Joseph; Catholic; graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School; Michigan State University B.4., Detroit College of Law Juris Doctor; Evans Scholar and All-American Baseball- player at Michigan State University- in 1975; elecled to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984.

VINCENT "JOE'' PORRECA 27th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Trenton; born October 17, l94l at Greensburg, PA; Trenton High School 1960, attended Wayne County Community College and Chrysler Institute of Management; manied 1966, wife Renee, sons Vincent A. and Victor J.; Roman Catholic (St. Timothy's BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 159

Parish); supervisor, Chemical Division, Chrysler Corporation; 5 years Trenton City Council, 2 years Trenton Mayor Pro-tem; Democratic precinct delegate; Trenton Democratic Club, Parent/Teacher Organization, Junior Achievement Advisory Council, Downtown Redevelop- ment Commission, Knights of Columbus Council #3615, former member Police Offrcers' Association, Motor City TrafÏìc Club, UAW and Steelworkers; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

THOMAS G. POV/ER 104th Representative District: Counties of Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau. Republican, of Traverse City; born October 21, l95O at Traverse City; Traverse City High School, Carleton College (economics), University of Michigan (law), New York University (taxation); married in April 1982; lawyer; Traverse City Board of Education 1979-1982; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

JOHN D. PRIDNIA l06th Representative District: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, and Presque Isle. Republican, of Harrisville; born March 16, 1943 at Detroit; graduate Annunciation High School 1960, attended Macomb Community College 196l-1962, Wayne State University 1963-1964; fathe¡ of three sons: John, David, and Christopher; Catholic; small business owner; past Harrisville city councilman; past president Harrisville Lions Club, past president Tawas Area Rotary Club; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

GARY L. RANDALL 89th Representative District: Counties of Clinton and Gratiot (part). Republican, of Elwell; born June 18, 1943 at Ithaca; B.A. Michigan State University, M.A. Central Michigan University; married in 1973, children: Clifton and Amy; Methodist; television producer-{irector; former member Elks, Lions, Jaycees, National Association of Educational Broadcasters, Sigma Delta Chi; Board of Advisors of the Michigan Child Study Association, Library of Michigan Board of Trustees; elected to House of Representatives in 1978, 80, 82, 84,86; Chairman, Library Subcommittee of Legislative Council, 1985-86, reappointed 1987-88; Republican Caucus Chairman, 1983-84; Assistant Republican Leader, 1985-86 and re-elected Assistant Republican Leader 1987-88.

SAL ROCCA Tlst Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Sterling Heights; born October 29, 1946 at Frosinone, Italy, to Virginia Rocca and Onorio Rocìa. At the age of six the family immigrated to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, a stepping stone on the way to the United States. At age thirteen, the Rocca's immigrated to the United States, setting up residency in Detroit, Michigan; attended St. Ambrose'Catholic School, Jackson Junior High and Southeastern High School in Detroit; industrial technology graduate Cass Tech and Macomb County Community College; graduate real estate institute, University of Michigan. In 1968 moved to Vy'arren, Michigan ãnd then in 1972 to Sterling Heights, Michigan. His employment record is as diverse as his own background, working as a fruit and vegetable peddler at the young age of _seven, his sales-business at thirteen and working as a tradesman for General Motors after high school graduation; currently a licensed real estate broker in Michigan but on inactive status in órder to devote fuil dme and energy to duties and responsibilities in the Michigan Legislature; two children, Michael Christopher Rocca age 16 and Tory Matthew Rocca age l3; parishioner at St. Blase Catholic Church (Sterling Heights); Macomb County Association for Retarded citizens; American's of Italian origin society; ; Keep Michigan Beautiful; Sterling Heights Garden Club; Recreation Vehicle United Citizens Association; National Rifle Association; Vietnam Veterans of America; first elected to the House of Representatives in 1974; re-elected in 1976, 1978, 1982, 1984, and 1986; Majority Vice-Chairmãn of the House Committee on Public Health; member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and member of the Committees on Liquor Control, Marine Affairs and Port Development, Insurance and State Affairs.

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NELSON W. SAUNDERS 7th Representative District: County of rWayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July lO, 1949; Lawrence Institute of Technology, Wayne State University; married Juanita Mazique; children: Windy, Alexis, and Nathan; Administrative Assistant, Congressman , Jr. 1974 to 1982; First Congressional District Democratic Party Organization; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Precinct Delegate; Michigan Legisiative Black Caucus; Urban Alliance; Founders Society, Detroit Institute of the Arts; Board of Trustees, Museum of African American History; Co-chair, Free South Africa Movement; Bagley Community Council; Santa Barbara Block Club; Livernois-7 Mile Cooperative Services, Inc.; Community Council Burton International School; Executive Committee, African World Festival, 1983 & 1984;- PEAC (Political Education & Action Cooperative); Trade Union Leadership Council; Advisor, REACH, Inc., 12th Street Baptist Church; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1982. Majority Whip; Chairman of Committee on Urban Affairs; Member of Committees on Education, Insurance, Labor, Marine Affairs & Port Authority, and Transportation.

THOMAS E. SCOTT 82nd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July II, 1943 at Flint; attended ; single, daughter Jennifer; veteran USAR; former executive director Genesee County Demo- cratic Party 1973-75; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977 to fill a vacancy.

KEN SIKKEMA 94th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Grandville, Michigan; born February 10, 1951 at Cadillac, Michigan; married, 1985; Hudsonville Public High School, Harvard University, B.4., History, cum laude, 1974; University of Michigan, Graduate School of Business Administration M.B.A., with distinction, 1984; member, First Reformed Church, Grandville; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986.

RICK SITZ 29th Representative District: County of rJr'ayne (part). Democrat, of Taylor; born February 4, 1950 at Dearborn; James Madison College MSU, 2 years Cooley l,aw School; single; Taylor Moose, I.O.O.B., Oceanic Society, Planetary Society, Michigan Democratic Party, Taylor Jaycees, Taylor Democratic Club Member, l5th District Democratic Party, aide to House of Representatives Elections Committee l97l-1979, executive director of congressional redistricting, legislative aide to Congressman William Ford in Washington, D.C. 1979-1982; elected in Special Election April 13, 1982; re-elected in November 1982, 1984, and 1986. Representative Sitz is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. His special areas of concern are public health, regulatory, state police, agriculture, and he is chairman of Military and Veterans' Affairs.

VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. lOth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born at Detroit July 4, 1947|. Pershing High School 1965, B.A. political science Michigan State University, law degree Vy'ayne State University Law School 1972; manied, January l, I97l; Vernon Chapel A.M.E.; attorney at läw; City of Detroit Law Dept. senior assistant corporation counsel, chairman Mayor's Task Force on Arson and general office; Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Executive board member and secretary Consoli- dated Black Economic Development, Inc.; member: National Bar Assoc., Wolverine Bar Assoc., State Bar of Michigan, executive Board member New Detroit; elected to House of Representatives 1976. r:- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES l6l

RICHARD A. SOFIO l l0th Representative District: Counties of Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon. Democrat, of Bessemer, Michigan; born March 5, 1946 at Bessemer Township; married 14 years, children: Tony, Nick, Cindy; graduated from A. D. Johnston High School, Bessemer, Gogebic Community College A.A.; Northern Michigan University B.S. and M.Ed.; Michigan State University, graduate work; Instructor of Political Science; County Commissioner (14 years), Citizens Mental Health Advisory Council, Governor's Air Service Task Force; St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Bessemer, Michigan; elected to the House of Representatives in November 1986.

FRANCIS R. SPANIOLA 87th Representative District: Counties of Livingston (part), and Shiawassee. Democrat, of Corunna; born Corunna June 8, 1935; Bachelor of Arts political science MSU, graduate studies MSU, history and education Taft Institute; married Carol Klempirik in 1957, children: Anthony, Angela, Mary and Joseph; St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Owosso); merchant and former teacher; U.S. Army Reserve 1957-69, attained rank of Captain; Knights of Columbus (Owosso), Shiawassee Historical Society, Shiawassee Agricul- tural Society, National Historical Society, Michigan Education Association, National Educa- tion Association, Lions Club (Corunna), ZCBJ (Owosso), Sons of Italy (Flint); omcer at large Mibhigan Democratic Parly 1973-75, chairperson Shiawassee County Democratic Party l97l-75i elected to House of Representatives in 1974.

GORDON R. SPARKS 63rd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Troy; born August 5, 1935 in Royal Oak; attended Dondero High School in Royal Oak and Radio/Electronic Television School in Detroit; married Joann Hollingsworth in 1955, children: Katherine, Kevin and Kristina; vice president Sparks Broadcasting Company and co-general manager of V/EXL Radio in Royal Oak, former member of Troy Board of Education; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

DEBBIE STABENOW 58th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born at Gladwin; B.A. magna cum laude Multi-disciplinary Social Science comprising three areas: criminal justice, psychology, and sociology; master's magna cum laude in social work Michigan State University; married in 1971, son Todd, daughter Michelle; United Methodist; Ingham County Commissioner 1975-1978, chairperson Ingham County Board of Commissioners 1977-1978; founder Ingham County Women's Commission, co-founder Council Against Domestic Assault, Diana Award for outstanding leadership in politics presented by YWCA i977, featured as one of ten women "making it happen in Michigan" April edition of Redbook Magazine i977, featured in government textbook American Government: Changing Political Experiences, Prentiss-Hall Publishing Co. 1977, dignitary bible award Michigan Gideons 1979, legislator of the year award Michigan Association of Children's Agencies l98l; Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award Michigan Association of Professional Psychologists for service in Mental Health, 1982;- Legislator-of-the-Year Award Michigan Landlords Association for commitments to provide quality housing to the -residents of Michigan, 1982; Michiganian of the YearAward The Detroit News, 1982; Outstanding Legislator award presented by American Associa- tion- of University Professors Michigan Conference 1983; Outstanding Leadership Award presented by the National Council- at Community Mental Health Centers, 1983; Distin- guished Service to Michigan Families Award presented by Michigan Council on Family Relations, 1983; lægislator-of-the-Year Award Michigan Federation of Private Child and Family Agencies, 1984; Communicator of the -Year Award Women in Communications, 1984; Parent of the Year Award-Michigan Chapter of the- National Congress for Men, 1984; Snyder-Kok Award on behalf of the mentally ill and mental .health - Mental Health Association in Michigan, 1984; Distinguished Service Award - Lansing Jaycees, 1985; one

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of the Ten Outstanding Young People in Michigan Michigan Jaycees, 1985; elected to House of Representatives in 1978; elected Assistant -Associate Speaker Pro-Tem, 1985-86, 1987-88; one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans for 1986 by the U.S. Jaycees.

LAD S. STACEY 44th Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, ofBerrien Springs, born June 18,1926; married March 19, 1949, children: Dennis F., Craig J., Brad L., Joan D., and Sue J.; United Methodist Church, Berrien Springs; World War II veteran; resort owner/operator; county commissioner l0 years, chairman County Board of Commissioners 2 years, school board chairman 7 years, justice of the peace 8 years, chairman Southwestern Regional Planning Commission 2 years; Rotary Club president, Jaycee president, State Jaycee vice-president; chairman of fund drives (Red Cross, Cancer, United Fund, Hospital) board of directors Twin Cities Area Development Corporation, board of directors 4-I{ Foundation, board of directors and executive committee West Michigan Tourist Association, president S.W. Michigan Motel & Resort Association; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

ALMA G. STALLWORTH 4th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Ðemocrat, of Detroit; born November 15, 1932 at Little Rock, AR; married, two sons, Keith B. and Thomas F. III and two grandchildren; A.S. Highland Park Junior College, Wayne State University, Merrill Palmer Institute; member, People's Community Church; Chairwoman, House Committee on Public Utilities and Chairs the Special House Commit- tee to Study the Public Service Commission; member, Standing Committees on Education, House Oversight, Mental Health and Public Health; Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Rep. Stallworth held positions with Archdiocese of Detroit, Headstart Program as Parent Coordinator; Deputy Director of the Historical Departrnent as an appointee of Mayor Coleman Young; Community Services Specialist of the U.S. Bureau of the Census; and as Policy Associate, Center for the Study of Public Policies for Young Children, High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. Member, Board of Directors for Federation of Girls Homes, Children's Aid Society of Michigan, Wayne County Foster Care Review Board. Appointed by Governor James J. Blanchard to serve on the Michigan Advisory Committee on Child Abuse & Neglect, and Michigan Task Force on Adolescent Pregnancy & Teenage Parents; member, Human Services Task Force, New Detroit, Inc., and Task Force I, Adolescent Pregnancy Conference, New Detroit, Inc.; President, Metro-Detroit Affiliate of the National Black Child Develop- ment Institute, Inc. Received national awards for outstanding legislation from such organizations as the National Council of Senior Citizens and the National Black Child Development Institute. In 1984 recognized as lægislator of the Year by the Michigan Association of Children's Alliance; received the Community Service Award by the I-ula Belle Stewart Center; in 1985 received the Dedicated Service and Support Award from the United Negro College Fund, as well as the outstanding Personal and Professional Commitment Award from Planned Parenthood; in 1986, Blue Cross/Blue Shield presented her with the Health and People PAC Award; the Governor and the Department of Public Health presented her with a Certificate of Achievement for Maternal and Child Health Programs; received Spirit of Detroit Award, presented by the Gentlemen of Wall Street, Inc.; Michigan Department of Public Health presented her with their Distinguished Service Award; and she recently received the Susan B. Anthony Award from the Detroit Chapter of the National Organization of Women; elected to the House ofRepresentatives in November 1970, re-elected in 1972,1982, 1984, and 1986.

STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI llth Representative District: County of Vr'ayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July 29, 1934 in Detroit; graduate Sacred Heart Seminary High, attended St. Mary's College and Arnerican Institute of Banking; married Sept. 3, BIOGRAPHICAL SKE'I'CHES t63

1955, wife Donna, children: Kathleen and Michael; Our Lady of Good Counsel; U.S' Army 1957-1959; former banker; elected to House of Representatives in 1978'

JOF{}{ GREGORY STRAND 84th Representative Ðistrict: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola (part). Republican, of Lapeer; born May 17, 1951 at Cleveland, Ohio; B.A' economics and political science University of Pittsburgh 1973, J.D. Case Western Reserve University 1976, èditor of Law Review; mar¡ied, 1982, wife, Cathf child: Mictraei; Catholic, member of trmmaculate Conception Church, Lapeer; speechwriter Perk-for-Senate Campaign (Ohio) Fall 1974; Lapeer County Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Prosecutors Association of Michigan; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

ETHEL TERR.ELL 9th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Highland Park; born Feb. 28, 1926 in Alabama; attended Alabama High School; Art Center Music School and a degree from the Baptist Training Union (theological seminary); attended Wayne County Community College; member of Springhill Baptist Church. First woman Branch Manager, Secretary of State's Highland Park branch. Developed youth apprenticeship program while manager of Secretary of State's Flighland Park offlice. Michigan's first elected Black councilwoman. First to hold city-wide coalition workshoþ to end redlining in Highland Park. First woman elected State Representative, gth District. Recipient of many service awards. Long-time business woman and founder and director of Terrell's t)ay Care Nursery School. C)rganizer and founder of Wornen in Municipal Govemment-National League of Cities. I-ife member of National Council of Negro Women and NAACP; Honorary Doctor of L,aw Degree, Urban Baptist Bible College, Detroit. Serves on the following comrnittees: Civil R.ights, Chairperson; Social Services, Corrections, tions, Economic l)evelopoment & Energy, Labor, Transportation; Majority Whip; Vice Chairman; Michigan l-egislative Black Caucus. Elected in i978, re-elected in 1980, 1982, 1984, r986. CLAUDE A. TRIM 20th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Vr'aterford; born May 27, 1935 at Pontiac, Michigan; married 1953; children: Jeffrey, Suzanne, Julia Ann, and Terri; Davisburg Baptist Church; Clarkston High School; General Motors Corporation Truck and Coach Apprentice School; Fontiac Business Institute; Industrial Management Certificate from Oakland University; Assessing Certificate from Oakland Cornmunity College; Township Trustee, Springfield, 1968; Township Supervisor, Springfield, 1970 and 1972; State Representative, 60th House District, 1974-1980; Springfield rTownship Historical Society; Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984; re-elected in 1986.

V/ILLIAM VAN R.EGENMORTER 55th R.epresentative Dislrict: County of Ottawa (part). Republican, of .Ienison; born January 29, 1939 at Jamestown; Calvin College; married in 1958, children: Debra, Jefirey, Daniel, and Jonl businessman; Ottawa County Commissioner; elected to House of R.epresentatives in November i982; Director, Michigan Victim Alliance; Republican Caucus Chairman 1985.

DONALD VAN SINGEL l9th Representative District: Counties of Montcalm and Ìllewaygo. Reputrlican, of Grant; born August 24, 1943, at Grant; 8.S., Michigan State University" 1965; married, 1970, children: Douglas and Kimberly; vegelable farming; Board of Direc- tors, Grant State Bank; Board of Directors, F¡emont Mutual Insurance Co.; Grant

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Reformed Church; U.S. Army 1966-67, former Captain in U.S.A.R.; Elected to House of Representatives in 1972, r974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986. Republican Floor Leader.

ILONA VARGA 3rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born April 19, l95l in Hungary, Europe; married in 1970, children: Laura and Louis; Huron High School, Wayne County Community College; Dawn Beauty College cosmetologist; Hungarian Reformed Church; Southwest Detroit Improve- ment As:n., American- G.I. Forum, Michigan Spanish Speaking Democrats, Oakwood Environmental Concerned Assn., Hungarian-American Democratic Club, Detroit Friends of Head Start, Founder and President Friends of Beard-International, Southwest Detroit Democratic Club; elected to House of Representatives in November 1986. I TIMOTHY L. WALBERG 40th Representative District: County of Lenawee. Republican, of Tipton; born April 12, l95l at Chicago; forestry major Western Illinois University; Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, diploma; Ft. Wayne Bible College, B.S. Wheaton College Graduate School, M.A. (honors); married in 1974, children: Matthew, Fleidi, and Caleb; minister; non-denominational; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982.

PAUI- WARTNER 47th Representative District: County of Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of'Portage; born April 7,1939; East Detroit l{igh School, B.A. accounting & finance Michigan State University, master's in business administration at Michigan State University, post graduate public school accounting & financing Western Michigan University, attended Michigan Technical University and Wayne State University; manager/foreman General Motors Corporation, auditor State of Michigan Department of Treasury, school finance consultant State of Michigan Department of Education, schooi business manager Portage Schools, selÊemployed business owner; past president Portage Rotary Club, presi- dent Portage Chamber of Commerce, former Portage City Councilman, unit chairman United Way, Boy Scout leader, secretary of administration committee St. Catherine Church, member International Association of School Business Offrcials, member Michigan School Business Officials, member accounting & finance committee of School Business Officials, member S.W. Michigan School Business O{Iicials, member and past director of Michigan School Investment Association, small business owner Stufî-N-Store; elected to House of R.epresentatives in November 1982, 1984, and 1986.

JUANITA WATKINS l6th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born May 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois; graduate Wendeil Phillips High School (Chicago), and Wayne State University's Labor School; children: Karen Denise, Thaddeus Cornelius Jr., Tammara Lynne, and Margie; former member City of Detroit Planning Commission, award of distinction for Michigan at the Regional Minority Women's Employment Conference in 1981; member Local 600-UAW, executive board UAW-CAP, l3th Congressional Democratic Organization, Detroit Historical Society, NOW, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Friends of Belle Isle, Founders Society of the Detroit Institute of Arts, League of Women Voters, National Councii of Negro Women, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., Coalition of Labor Union Women, National Women's Political Caucus, National Conference of Black State kgislators, NAACP; elected state-wide delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1984; vice president National Organization of Black Women lægislators; Top Ladies of Distinction; founder Progressive Women's Forum; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1986; chairperson Labor Committee; serves on Civil Rights, Conservation Environment, Towns and Counties Committees. BIOCRAPHICAL SKETCHES t65

V/ILFRED D. V/EBB 66th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Hazel Park; born March 23, 1921 al Wheeler; bachelor's degree Alm,a College, -aiter's Wayne State University, doctorate Wayne State University; married, wife Virginia, son Stephen; United Methodist Church;'retired; superintendent of Hazel Park Schãols 195S-1971; Lions Inrernational, Phi Delta Kappa educational fraternity, Michigan A.ssociation of School Administrators, American Association of School Administrators; elected to House of Representatives in June 1982, re-elected November 1982 and 1986.

LLOYD F. WEEKS 70th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born June 9, 1932 at Cheboygan; attended Wayne State University and Macomb Community-Lyndaf College; married, Gracy, children: Mitzi, Dan, Don, Lorrie, Peter, Gregg, Lisa, Jim, and Presbyt€rian; college administrator; School Board, City Counóit; Fraternal Order of Police; elected to House of Representatives in Novembet 1982.

JOE YOUNG, SR. l4th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Milledgeville, GA July 15, 1927;mattied to Ellen Young; 5 sons and one daughter; 1l grandchildren; U.S. ,Army; Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church; graduate Northern High school, Detroit; currently attending l,ansing community college; 2t/, ferms vice-chairman Board of Wayne County Commissioners, instrumental as county commissioner and stafe representative in bringing 4-F{ program to urban areas; former chairman, Detroit Black Police Recruitment Committee; chairman, Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Justice Council; president, Detroit Consurner Credit Union; committeeman, Local 101 AFSCME, staff representative council 23, appointed by Governor to Michigan Comrnis- sion on criminal Juitice, former member UAW and Teamsters, life member NAAcP; elected to House of Representatives in Special Election March 19, 1974; re-elected in November 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982,1984, and 1986. Appointed to House Appropriations Committee, chairman Mental Health Subcommittee, sits on following committees: General Government, Retirement, Social Services, Community Colleges, Corrections, Natural Re- sources and Environment, School Aid & Dept. of Ed., and Urban Crime.

JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR.. l5th Representative Dislrict: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born in Detroit, November 4, 1950; graduate of Nativity DiocesSn High School, Detroit; graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing; attended Cooley Law School, Lansing. Worked as a Committee Analyst for Speaker's Staff, and Administrative StaflAssistant to former House Speaker William Ryan; Lægislative Assistant to State Representative Alma Stallworth; Committee Administrator to former State Senator , and worked as a Legislative Assistant for now Congressman Dale Kildee in Washington, D.C. Éirst elected to the House of Representatives, November 1978 General Election; Commit- tees served on: Judiciary, v-c; Labor; Social Serwices and Youth; and urban Affairs. was selected to serve on thè same committees with the addition of State Affairs, V-C for his second term. Currently serves as Chairrnan of State Affairs, member of Colleges and Universities, Eiections, House Oversight, Tourism and Recreation. The Representative is a family manf married in 1970 to Mary J. Gerbe; is the lather of four: Kimberly Ann, Kerry Marie, Joseph III, and Brooke Melinda. Is a member of Nativity'Democratic of Our Lord Parish; active with Block Clubs in surrounding community area; member Party has served as precinct delegate; member of NAACP; áncl member of Knights of Columbus,- as well as board member to Detroit's Eastside YMCA; board member of Michigan Youth in Government; board mernber Greater OIC of Detroit.

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RIC}IARD A. YOUNG 32nd Rcpresentative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Dearborn lleights; born January 16, 1927 at Detroit; graduate of Mackenzie High School, l-lniversity 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 Frogram University of Michigan; children: Michael and Sharon, wife, Geneva; attorney; adjunct professor at the University of Detroit 1957-1987; instructor, Madonna College, 1985; precinct delegate; Dearborn Township Treasurer, 1958-63; Dearborn Heights City Treasurer, 1963-65; U.S. Air Force, 1945-46; member of Michigan & Dearborn Bar Associations; forrner mernber, Building Empioyees Union A.F.L.; rnember of American Association of University Professors, Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn Heights Goodfellows, Dearborn Fleights Dernocratic Club and Taylor Democratic Cìub, Treasurer of the l5th Congressional Democratic Organization, 1978-1983; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964 and to each succeeding session.