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DICK ALLEN 77th Representative District Counties of Huron, Tuscola (part). Republican, of Fairgrove, born at Caro, March 7, 1938. Married to the former Janet Butcher; two sons, David and Brian. Member of the Caro United Methodist Church. Graduated from Caro High School, attended University of Illinois, 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 interventior, charter member of Tuscola County Community 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 105th Representative District: Counties of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, and Ogemaw. Democrat, of West Branch; born Feb. 19, 1946 in Bay County; B.A. 1968, M.A. 1975 Central Michipn University; married Aug. 19, 1967, son, Michael; Catholic; school teacher; Ogemaw Township Supervisor (Ogemaw County); Democratic Party offrces held: Ogemaw County Democratic chairman 6 years, Democratic State Central Committee member, offrcer-atJarge Michigan Democratic Party, Jimmy Carter delegate 1976 National Conv., county co-ordinator for Frank Kelley for Senate 1974, county co-ordinator for Sander lævin for Gov. 1974, county co-ordinator for for Senate 1976; Knights of Columbus, Ioyal 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 Chicago; Calvin College 1968-1972 8.4., University of Chicago 1972-1975 M.A. and t977-1980 J.D., married to Cynthia Triezenberg 1970, children: Carissa, and Justine; Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church member 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 Colleges and Universities, Conservation and Environment, and Public Health. LYN BANKES 35th Representative District: 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 Jr., and Mark S.; Episcopalian; Wayne County Charter Commission; Livonia Republican Club, Iæague of Wornen Voters; Livonia Family Y Board; Schoolcraft College Women's Advisory Board; Human Relations Commissioner; elected to House of Representa- tives November 6, 1984. JUSTINE BARNS 38th Representative District: County of V/ayne (part). Democrat, of Westland; born February 2, 1925 at Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; attended Dearborn Public Schools (Fordson High), attended Wayne State University and ; married 1943, husband Jonathan, sons Duane (married to Barbara and father of Christine & Kathleen), and Scott; six years elder First United Presbyterian Church of Wayne; elected Westland City Councilperson; Westland City Councilperson 1966-1983, Westland City Charter Commissioner 1964-1966, council president t976-1978, vice presi- dent Wayne County Charter Commission 1981-1983, Democratic precinct delegate 1957 to present; member Peoples Community Hospital Authority board of directors, chairperson 140 MICHIGAN MANUAL

SEMCOG Community Development and Block Grant Committee and executive board member, past state-wide trustee Michigan Municipal læague, life member Wayne Ford Civic læague, past president Jefferson P.T.A., chairperson Westland United Fund Drive 1963-1964, member 14 years United Community Services, member Westland Advisory Commission on Economic Development, vice-president Westland læague of Democratic Voters, Westland Woman of the Year 1975, Ford Motor Company "Citizen of the Year" 1967, member Westland Goodfellows, member Westland Business and Professional Women, member Westland Chamber of Commerce; elected to House of Representatives in November 1982. JERRY C. BARTNIK 39th Representative District: County of Monroe (part). Democrat, of Temperance; born June 27, 1943, at Toledo, ; Bachelor of Science Bowling Green State LJniversity 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 Bedford 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 C-are Center; Knights of Columbus Council No. 7413 Erie; Knights of Columbus 4th Degree member of Raisin River No. 0488 Assembly; Forks Conservation Association; Vietnam Veterans of America Chaper 142 Monroe Michigan; Member North Cape Yacht Club; elected to House of Representatives in Novembet 1982.

ROBERT BENDER 88th Representative Districl: 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 tìilo years as Chairman of the County Planning Commission. Re-elected to the Board of Commissioners in 1978, and named Chairman the following year. Also served as Vice Chairman of the board for two years; Chairman of the County Planning and Development Committee and Personnel Chairman for the Board; was instrumental in forming the joint City/County Airport Commission and was its first Secretary/Treasurer. Entered the Navy in 1959, completed flight school and spent fïve years on active duty as a pilot. Maintaining his afliliation with the Navy, he remained active in the reserves, where he continued flying until 1981; was Commanding Offrcer 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. He is a Rotarian and currently serves on that organization's local board of Directors. Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives ln 1982 and re-elected in 1984. MICHAEL J. BENNANE lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of Detroit; born January 27, 1945 at Detroit; Benedictine High School 1963. B.A. Wayne State University 1970; Catholic; teacher, insurance agent; Northwest Commu- nityOrganization, EmersonCommunityHomeownersOrganization, BelmontCivicAssociation; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1982; serving as Chairman, of Urban Aflairs and as a member of the Committees on Taxation & Economic Development & Energy, and House Oversight; elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore, l 985. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t4l

JOHN BENNETT 34th Representative District: County of trVayne (part). Democrat, of Redford Township; attended Wayne State University; Walsh Institute of Accountancy; Texas A & M College, army specialized program; course from Dun and Bradstreet in credit and financial analysis; married; children: Linda, Carol and Barbara; veteran of U.S. Army; accountant, Ford Motor Company, 8 years; treasurer of Redford Township, l0 years; past president, wayne county Township Treasurer's Association; Past Director,Redford Lions Club; member, Disabled American Vetefans, Chapter 113, Redford Township; American Society for Public Administration; Municipal Finance Officers Association. MAXINE L. BERMAN 64th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Southfield; born April 17, 1946 at Detroit; Oak Park High School 1964' B.A. English 1968 University of Michigan; single; Congregation B'Nai David; high school English teacher 1968-1978, director community research Tribune/United of Oakland County; exeiutive boards: State Central, Oakland County Democratic Party, 171h district Democratic Party, Southfield Democratic Club; National Organization for Women, Phi Beta Kappa; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. WILBUR V. BROTHERTON 69th Represent¿tive District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Farmington; born Chicago, Ill. July 6, 1922; graduated Waller High School (Chicago), attended Northwestern University; married 1948, wife, Yvonne. children Lynn and Bill; Catholic, Our Lady of Sorrows Church; lst Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatre), Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential Citation; former Þackard and Chrysler Corporation executive; Civic Services: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, delegate to SEMCOG for both City of Farmington and Oakland County, Farmington Planning Commission, Farmington City Employees' Retirement Board, Farminglon Zoning Board of Appeals, Citizen's Advisory Council of School Board, Bel-Aire Hills Civic Associãtion; Service Organizations: Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars; mayor, City of Farmington (7 years), Farmington Councilman (14 years), Oakland County Commissioner (2 years); elected to House of Representatives in 1974. MARY C. BROV/N 46th Representative District: Kalamazoo County (part). Democrat, of Kalamazoo; born August 18, 1935 at Midland; graduated Midland Public Schools 1953 salutatorian, Albion College 1953-1955 active in sports, campus YWCA and other campus clubs and honoraries, A.B. in recreation Syracuse University 1957 outstanding transfer siudent, M.S. in physical education 196l; married, children: Linda, Jeff, Jim; Baptis! previously employed as assistant professor in department of physical education for women at Westeûi Michigan University 1965-76; Kalamazoo College, Galesburg-Augusta Schools, Syracuse University, Syracuse YWCA; American Camping Association, (Michigan Section Board of Directors 1972-1976); WMU/AAUP Bargaining Council chairperson, 1975-1976; WMU Faculty Senate 1970-76; Kalamazoo Area League of Women Voters - local president (1969-197i) lobbyist & state board member (1973-1974), West Main Hill Association, Kaiamazoo County- Democratic Party chairperson 1975-76, Michigan Society for Gerontology, Kalamazoo Nature Center (charter member), American Civil Liberties Union, United'Nations Association; spokesperson, Michþn Democratic Women's Caucus 1978-79; elected to the House of Representatives in 1976; Member: State Income and Business Taxation Committee of the National Tax Association Tax Institute of America (l9Sl-S4). Board of American Lung Association of Michigan,- 1985; board of Jobs for Michiæn Graduates, 1985; board of Youth in Government, 1985. t42 MICHIGAN MANUAL

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 I-eader Emeritus.

W. PERRY BULLARD 53rd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ann Arbo-r; born september 2, 1942 at , ohio; Harvard university, 4.8., 1964; university of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1970; attorney; law clerk to Justice Pa4 Adams, Michigan Supreme courr, 1971; u.s. Navy 1964-68, American civil Liberties union; Michþn state Bar Association; chair of the House Judiciary committee; European community visitors Program grant, 1977; Police officers Associatión of Michþn; Aireri- can Association of University Professors; Vietnam Veterans. Elected to the House of Representatives, November 1972, rc-elected 1974, 1976, lg7ï, 1980, 1982 and 19g4.

IWILLIS C. BULLARD, JR. 60th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). _ Reprrblican, of Milford; born July 12, 1943 at Detroit; B.A. university of Michþn, J.D. P:ltoit College of Law; married to Ruth Ann Iæppala, 1969, children:-Wiltis C., UI, anO Melissa Ann; All Saints Lutheran church, Highland; attomey-atlaïv; supervisor uightano Township 1980-1982, trustee 1978-1980; mernber Dunham Lake civic committee,-High- land Men's club, Milford chamber of commerce, oakland chamber of commeñe, Highland Business Association, u of M club of Greater Detroit, Huron valley Artó council, west oakland Leagt'l of women voters; named "1984 Legislator of yeär" by Michigal Townships Association. Elected Assistant Minority Caucul Chair for l9S3-84 session. Elected to House of Representatives in November, l9il2, re-elected in 1984; elected to the Assistant Minority Floor Leader position on April 24, lgï5. J. MICHAEL BUSCH 100th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Republican, of Saginaw; ^ born Saginaw March 26, 1946; B.s. (marketing) Ferris state college l9ó8; married to Barbara c. wolfe in 1973; two sons; St. Stepãen's catholic ,t Church, Saginaw; member: State Association for Retarded Citizens & National Association for Retarded Citizens; past board member Saginaw Association for Retårded Children and S18ìnaw Unit American Cancer Society; member Ferris State College Student Senate 1965-66, president Ferris ltate colleæ All-student Government 196g, fresident pi Kappa Delta (National Honorary Forensic Society) 1968, vice president sigma'phi Epsilon 1967-6g, won national debate honors 1968, received "Man of the yeãr" award in 196g foí outstanding service to school and community, former saginaw county probate court Ollicer and Referee (Juvenile Court Division), lolunteer teaðher St. JosepÎ's Adult Educa- :.1 tion _c_enter_(Saginaw) 1971; advance man for sen. Robert Griffin- 1972; cbairman, Republican state convention l98l; elected to House of Representatives in'1974, 1976', 1978,1980, 1982 and 1984. Elected Minority Whip for 1977-78 session. Elected Republicai Floor Leader for 1979-80 and l98l-82 sessions. Eiected Republican læader for l98i-8¿ and 1985-86 sessions. .; t; .,.: DOUG CARL 26th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). of utica, Michigan; born August 12, _ ^fepublicaa lgsl at Almont, Michigan; married _1983; wife, Maria; Romeo High school; B.A. Michigan State university; member iìochester Hills Baptist church; stockbroker; county commissioner of Macomb county l9g0-g2; Northwest Macomb chambe¡ of commerce, Romeo-washington chamber of óommerceí $ichign Council on Alcohol Problems; elected to the House ãf Representatives November 6, 1984. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t43

JOHN D. CHERRY, JR. 79th Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Clio; born May 5, 1951 at Sulphur Springs, Texas; B.A. political science University of Michigan; M.P.A. University of Michigan-Flint; married 4 years, daughter Meghan Michelle; Episcopalian; American Society of Public Administrators, Saginaw Valley Chapter; elected to House of Representatives in Novembel 1982. NICK CIARAMITARO 73rd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Roseville; born Dec. 17, l95l at Detroit; Notre Dame High School 1970, B.A. cum laude political science University of Detroit 19'14, J.D. Wayne State University Law School 1978; single; St, Donald Catholic Parish; member Friends of the Roseville Public Library, has served as treasurer Roseville Bicentennial Committee, chairperson Macomb County Young Democrats, national committeeman Young Democrats of America and associate field staff representative Michigan Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. Before being elected to the House served as Roseville City Clerk (1977-1978), staff member for former Congtessman James G. O'Hara (1973-1977). FLOYD CLACK 80th Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flinq born December 2I, 1942 at Houston, Texas; B.S. Government, M.A. Guidance & Counseling; married 1973, children: Michael and Mia; Vernon Chapel AME Church; teacher; president Flint City Council; board of directors NAACP, Flint Inner City Lions Club, United 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 lron Mountain; born May 16, 1935 at Matchwood, Michigan; married 1979; children: Wendy, Jacqueline, Jay, Michael; Bergland High School; Northern Michigan University, 1962, secondary education certificate, major, social service; M.S.W., Wayne State University, 1966; Vice President Sales, McGregor Insurance Agency, Kingsford, Michigan; U.S. Army 1956-58, Germany; Catholic; past Republican Chairman, Dickinson County; past president and present member Iron Mountain-Kingsford Kiwanis Club; Elks; American Legion; board member U.P. Catholic Social Services; board member Dickinson County United Way; Wild Life Unlimited; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984. V/ALTER J. DeLANGE glst Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Kentwood; born November 9, l93l:, graduated G.R. Christian High School 1949, Calvin College, Dale Carnegie Human Relations & Public Speaking; married Lois A. Lindhout J:une 26, 1951, three children (all married); Milbrook Christian Reformed: Sunday School teacher, Catechism teacher 4 years, Deacon 6 years, Elder 6 years; president Del,ange Builders, Inc. 1971 to present, prior to l97l partner Walter Delange & Sons, Builders; hobbies: golfing, camping, gardening; director 9 years Grand Rapids Home Builders Association, director 7 years Michigan Association of Home Builders, vice president and executive committee 1979, 1980, l98l and 1982 Michigan Association of Home Builders, member 2 years of legislative steering committee and chairman of licensing and consumer protection subcommittee Michigan Association of Home Builders, Kent County Commissioner 1982; past member of Millbrook Christian School Board, appointed to City of Kentwood Board of Review 1981; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

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Relations Committees, ln 1977 he was nominated for Outstanding Young Man of the Year Warren Jaycees. In January 1981, Representative Dutko was named Chairman of the I bv the iity Goternment Committee. In January 1983, Representative Dutko was named to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.

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, Democrat, of Flint; born March 23, 1948 in Alpena; high school St. Paul Seminary of Saginaw, Saginaw valley College, Wayne State University, UM-Flint; married, children: phillip James, Melanie Erica and Erin Samelson; union fìeld representative; elected to the House of Representatives Nov. 4, 1980 to fill a vacancy and to Slst Legislature. COLLEEN ENGLER 99th Representative District: Counties of Isabella and Mecosta. Republican, of Mt. Pleasant; born March 17, 1952 al Bay City, B.A. qolitical science Michigan State University 1973; married 1975; Roman Catholic member of St. Joseph the Worker Church (Beal City); Mt. Pleasant Women's Club, Mecosta Chamber of Commerce, Isabella County Republican Executive Committee, Isabella County Farm Bureau; elected to House of Repiesentatives in special election Júy l, 1974, re-elected 1974, 1976,1982 and 1984. RICHARD FITZPATRICK 49th Representative District: County of Calhoun (part). Democrat, of Battle Creek; born April 27, 1947 at Grand Rapids; Harding College (Searcy, Arkansas), Memphis State University (Tennessee); Presbyterian; private - SP-4 Ù.S. Ármy 1969-1971 25th Div., VietNam, 2 bronze stars, purple heart; American lægion, Disabled American Veterans; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

GEORGE C. FURTON 75th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Republican, of Mt. Clemens; bprn October 24, 1923 at New Baltimore, Michigan; married 18 years, now single; one daughter, Dianne Nitchie; Catholic; real est¿te broker; Mt. Clemens High; certificate in real estate U. of M.; I semester M.C.C.C.; Township Board of Trustees; V.F.W., Lions, Civil Air Patrol, Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Association of Realtors; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984. PATRICK M. GAGLIARDI l07th Representative District Counties of Alge¡ Chippewa, Emmet, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft. Democrat, of Drummond Island; born December 14, 1950 at Bay City; graduate Midland High School 1969, BA lake Superior State College 1974; single; Catholic; Real Estate (Drummond Island Realty), Chippewa County Commissioner 2 years; Lions International, Drummond Island Chamber of Commerce, American Diabetes Association, Moose Lodge 999, Elks Club; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982' EDGAR A. GEERLINGS 97th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Republican, of Muskegon; born April 24, 1937 at Zeeland; graduate of Central Michigan University, B.S. and M.A. deg¡ees; additional graduate work at the University of Michigan, Michigan-State University and Western Michigan University; National Science Foundation scholarship winner at Arizona State University; married in 1959; a son, Derek Edgar; former high school mathematics instructor; member of the Reformed Church of America, Michigan Education Association, Delta Sigrna Phi and Central Michign University Develop- ment Fund Board; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session.

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Oakland County Democratic Club:former Treasurer, Executive Committee member; State Bar of Michigan; Oakland County Bar Association; life member of Judicial Conference of the Sixth Ciicuiq Jewish Community Council; Jewish Vy'elfare Federation; Sierra Club member; Founders Society, Detroit Institute of Arts; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984. CHARLIE J. HARRISON, JR. 62nd Representative District County of Oakland (part). Pontiac Democrat, of Pontiac, born May-Cleaning, 16, 1932 at ÏVest Palm Beach. Florida; attended schools, Deiroit Institute of Dry and Wayne State University; married June 18, tgSS, óttit¿.rn: Cheryl, Charlie III, Marcella, Cynthia, and Mark; St.- Johns United Methodist Church; l97O Oakland County Commissioner; civic aflìliations: Oakland County Branch NAACP, Pontiac Chapter Democratic Club, 100 Club-Oakland County Democratic Committee, Pontiac Area Urban læague, Clinton Valley Center Advisory Committee, Boy Scouts of Ámerica-Oakland County Chapter; community afüliations: Maracci Temple #13' Wolverine Consistory #6, Gibraltar Lodge #19, Carr Street Block Club, Sylv-an Lake Lodge #723, Society of Aho American Police, Optimist International Club of Pontiac; past affiliátions: Ñational Democratic Convention 1972, National Black Convention 1972, Michigan Association of Counties, Oakland County Human Resources.Committee, New Life iommittee to Fight Drug Abuse, Oakland County Planning and Building Committee, pontiac Democratic CtuU, Oatlan¿ County Board of Institutions hospital board, Pontiac Chapter NAACP, Pontiac Urban Coalition, Consumer Education for the Deaf, National Democratic Convention 1976, Pontiac Opportunities Industrialization Center, Native Ameri- can Indian Group, Inc.; awards: PontiaC Chapter NAACP 1969, Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1972, Pontiac New Life Committee 1973, Pontiac Stadium Authority 19f3, Wayne County Council on Smoking and Health 1975, Society of Afro American Police t97ii, National Association of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Pontiac 1975, Veteians of Foreign Wars of the 1976, 76lst Tank Battalion & Allied Veterans Associatiõn, Pontiac 1976,1Â L.U.C.E. and the Latino Community, Pontiac 1976' Oakland County Coalition of Welfare Rights 1976, Michigan State Police Troopers Association t926, Trinity Baptist church, Pontiac 1976, AMVETS 1976, Mlchigan 4.t941- tion of Osteopathic Ph¡isiciaìs and Surgeons 1977, Paralyzed Veterans.of America 1977, veterans of Éoreign wa¡s National Home, Eaton Rapids, 1977, Amencan L4ion 1977, Pontiac Beautifrcation Council 1977, Ãmencan fægion, Chief Pontiac Post 1977-1978' The Social Puertorrequens of Pontiac 1977, Community Arts Center, Michigan.State University 1979, Chicano-Làtino Subslance Abuse Programs 1979, Oakland University 1979' Wayne_ State University lg7g, City of Pontiac, Board of Education 1980; elected to, the House of Representatives, Novembèr, 1972, re+lected 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, and in 1984. MICHAEL D. HAYES l02nd Represenlative District Counties of Gratiot (part), and Midland. Republican, of Midland; born January 12, l95l at Owosso; graduate Central Michigan univèrsity: BS psychology 1973, MSA administration 1980; married (Peutal 1973, .sons Benjamin and ionathan; congregational; Midland county clerk 1977-19_80; optimist International (Optimist of the year 1979), Sons of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Sigma Iota npiitõn national schoiastic honor society in business administration, Outstanding yõung Men-of America 1981, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland County RepuËücan executive committee, Michigan Republicans, Iægislature Appreciation Award, Michigan Credit Union League 1984; C.M.U. Alumni Board of Directors and Development Boardf elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, re-elected 1982 and 1984' Committee on Appropriations, subcommittees on K-12 Education, Department of Education, Department of Natuial Resources, Corrections, Supplementals & Transfers and Computer Oversight. 148 MICHIGAN MANUAL

CURTIS HERTEL l2th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, - of Detroit;_born_March 7, lg53 at Detroiq graduate Denby High school honors 1971, BS wayne Srate university_1976; married sóá;Ë19ãl-*ir" vi?*iã irìJ curtis and Mathew, u.g3}c!çl Lisa Marie; prrincl a9tägaie Ioii; ði"irtun¿ine Íouni Man of America award 197.5, l4th Congressional District oeñrocraiic Éu.tv,Þ¡.n¿r-of B;ii; Isle' Detroit Historical society; Friendship Lions club;.lect"¿ ø irti-Hoüie orRepresenra- tives in 1980. THOMAS L. HICKNER lOlst Representative District: County of Bay (part). Demo.crat, 9.f BaV City: 26, 1954 a.t Fort Eusris, VA; All Saints school^ (Bav þoln-.Ieþruary High citv) 1972, B.A.--rvfichigan state'univen_iìv ibzs,-rriii.A.'w"rt.- Michigan university 1982; married.1979; Rõman cathoüc; ärä.i-"iårvJ;';ì;"i;ä ro House of Representatives in Novembel 19g2. PAUL HILLEGONDS 54th Representative District: Counties of Allegan and Barry (part). Republican, of Holland; b9a_Mgclr 4, lg4g ar Holland; B.A. universiry of Michigan; to.Judith. -.areg Kav in l97l; Reforme¿ ctrurctr-in Àme;;;'f;;;iegislative and administrative assistant to congressman ; Jaycees, Ripon-rg7g:. Society, phi Beta Kappa; common cause; elected to House o? Repies"ntãtivei in

e5rh Representative District, .täjTr';,T3"'trå) Republican, of Holland, Michigan; born_september 29, 1935 at colton, south Dakota; p1qred¡_1ryo children, scott and-sandra; Haräerwyk ctristian n"ø.-.J'crrurch; Public-^High, colton _Çoltgn, south Dakota; Gráduate 1953 Norrh;;t"*-òiìì"æl orange 1953-1955; city, lowa u.S. Army 1958-1960; member p-k il*i';lip püriíì'å commission; state central commitree "f oflþe Michigan_Republican_party; -..b.-. ãnä-.upiron", of Right t9 Li{e,.Hollald; Holland chamber óf commerce, Hottán¿ ilr",y-ðl"ir;îmall Associarion. 'of -the Business of Michigan; Fish and Game club Holland; ;l.tt álå House of Representatives on November 6, 19g4. PHILIP E. HOFFMAN 23rd Representative District: counties of Ingham (part), and Jackson (part). Republican, of Horton; born_November lo, l95l.in Jackson; Lumen christi, A.G.s., Jackson communitv college 197ri B.S. crimiial :ustice¡põücã-a¿--i"iìì.ätiã" Ferris Srate 1974, studies stadr,ate schoblof edugalion Msu; ir-arrieá-oei"ir. rlïiã.iäiåi ¡anuary 1977, sons R' Jacob, III, Benjamin Fitzgerald and Philþ n. ¡ronmán, ji.; nãtñãîärroric íirelonj member Queen of the Miraculous Church; law enforcem"tirom.eì Iicrcon Department; Yedal County lngyrs Republican.party of Jackson,-"ôr"æ- past president raðtson community college Atumni Associarion, tifetime Tg¡nbershif f."Ãiit Aþiã sigma ctri, National sheriffs Association, Sourhern-Michiga; i¿w nn-rorcemenfÁrró"iution, Deputies,Associarion, Michþn Right to Life of Jackón, irur.roui õråËr-åi.Èudå-orz, charter member Hanover-Horron Jaycees, member 2nd côngressional pistrici, n-eluúìi.an'cóm-., ,:l Jackson countv Republican Execuriv-e_ commitæe, co--chairmanlt¡äï.;ril;"sh presiden_ tlal campaign for Jackson counry; Honorary õrtäiì or trte iisl ü;;;ärh presidential campaign for Jackson County; éúcted to Éoorã òr nepreseotatiuãs"in ñãvem¡er, rsgz. Selected for inclusion in ttre-i98¿ Edirion orõuistanoìng tútÀÃ;-;i America and who's who in American,poli{cs, and was crrosin uv people tä-l¡äigir^J.y".,ä as one of l0 Outstanding Young of Iritichigan in 1935. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t49

DAVID C. HOLLISTER 57th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of I¿nsing; born Kalamazoo April 3, 1942; B.A. (with honors) history & political science 1968 Michþn State University; married Judy Artz 1962, childrenl lgffy, Todd, Robert (Bobby); Edgewood United Church; teacher; County Commissioner 1968'74, chair 1973-74; named National Public Citizen of the Year 1974 by the National Association of Social Workers; elected to House of Representatives in 1974; operates several community øsk forces; appointed chair House Committee on Mental }lealth 1977-78; member Special Joint Committee on Aging 1977-, chair 1979-; received Latino Award 1977; received Michþn Association of Retarded Citizens Public Service Award 1978; received Michigan Association of Children's Agencies Iægislator of the Year Award 1979; received Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Service to Children Award, 1980; received Mental Health Association Snyder-Kok Award 1980; received Metropolitan Detroit Welfare Reform Coalition Tribute for Commitment and Support of Michigan's Low Income People l98l; received Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs Award 1981; received Michigan Economics for Human Development Humanitarian Award, 1982; 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; appointed to House Appropriations Committee 1979-; chair, Corrections Subcommittee of Appropriations 1979-81; chair, Social Services Subcommittee of Appropriations l98l-; chair, Energy & Nuclear Waste and Computer Oversight Subcom- mittees of Appropriations 1985-; member of Mental Health, Public Health, Transfers/Sup- plementals, FederaVSlate/Local Government Subcommittees of Appropriations 1983-. DAVID M. HONIGMAN 24th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of West Bloomfield, Michigan; born December 10, 1955 at Detroit, Michigan; married 1978; A.B. ; J.D. University of Michigan; attorney/businessman; trustee, Michigan -Cancer Foundation; Committee- on Law and Social Action * A.J.C.; Michigan Board of the Anti-Defamation Iæague; Alumni Board Detroit County Day School; Big Brother program; Optimists Club; West Bloomfield Chamber- of Commerce, fæague of Women Voters; Oakland County Republican Executive Committee, Republican Iæadership Committee; Oakland County Republican "300" Club; 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; U.S. Army, 1954-56; precinct delegate; lifetime member of the NAACP; member of Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Urban Alliance, Economic Club, Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, former Ch¿ir of the Michigan Iægislative Black Caucus, former member of the Board of Trustees of New Detroit; elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. TEOLA PEARL HUNTER 5th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born February 5, 1933 at Detroit; graduate Cass Technical High School, bachelor of science University of Detroit, masters in education Wayne State University; married 16 years, children: Denise, Anthony, and Jefiery; Mayflower Congrega- tional United Church of Christ; owner, Buttons and Bows Nurseries and Preparatory School; Delø Sigma Theta sorority, Pi Lamba Theta sorority, N.A.A.C.P., National Squaws, Inc., Patrons of the Arts for the Paradise Theater/Orchestra Hall Board of Directors; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. 150 MICHIGAN MANUAL

D. J. JACOBETTI l08th Representative District: Counties oî Barag;a and Marquette. Democrat, of Negaunee; born af Negaunee July 20, 1920; graduate of St. Paul's High School; honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, Northern Michþn University; married; children: Judith K., Colin K. and Dominic Jr.; sales representative; member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Moose, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rod and Gun Club, Young Democratic Club, Druids, Northern Michipn Athletic Club, Golden Wildcat Club, Marquette Club, Boys Town of ltaly, Inc., honorary member AMVETS Post 124; honorary member Veterans of Foreign Wars; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature. SHIRLEY JOHNSON 68th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, 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 læague of Women Voters, chairperson State Study of Intergovernmerttal 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-Beverþ Hills Home Improve- ment Association, member Board of Directors of Royal Oak Boys and Girls Club, member Advisory Committee on Senior Citizen Programs Oakland County Catholic Social Services, Neighborhood Chair for American Cancer Society,- member Board for 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 lowa, 1958; M. Div., Yale University Divinity School, 1962; United Church of Christ, ordained minister; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972. WILLIAM R. KEITH 33rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Garden City; born October 24, 1929 at Jackson, Michigan; graduate of American Institute of Banking and University of Michigan School of Banking: banker for 19 years prior to election to the Michigan State lægislature; former offrcer of the Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit. Past president of the Garden City Board of Education served 8 years: served as treasurer of the Northwestern 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; United States Army veteran; former professional musician and sang with Don l,arge Choir on WJR Radio; received the 1981 Michigan PTA Educational Service Award. Elected to House of Representatives in November, 1972, and, re-elected in November 1974, 1976,1978, 1980, 1982, 1984; appointed Special Administrator to the Speaker, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985; serves on following committees: Chairman, Education Committee,; member of Corporations and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Energy Committee; Colleges and Universities Committee; previously served as Chairman ofRetirement; 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 Funds. 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 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES l5l of the States. Was elected Chairman in March, 1979, of the Michigan Fducation Council, and appointed a member of the States Advanced Iæadership 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 1985, named to the National Conference of State Legislatures Committee on Education and l¿bor by Speaker of the House, Gary Owen. 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 St¿te College and Western Michigan University; earned Master of Science degree in Education Administration from the Univer- sity of Michigan in t977; taught in Detroit Public Schools eight years prior to serving in the Michigan lægislature; member of the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church; Community Organizer for Senator Coleman A. Young in his frrst Mayoral election in 1973, and was Area Manager to Mayor Coleman A. Young in his re-election campaign in 1977; elected to tlte Michigan House of Representatives in 1978 and re-elected again in 1980, 1982 and 1984; delegate to the 1980 and 1984 Democratic Conventions; Majority Whip of the House of Repiesentatives and currently serves on House Appropriation Committee; 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 Conference of Black State lægislators, and the National Order of Women lægislators; member of television documentary "Your Children, Our Children" Resource Committee; selected in 1984 by Governor James J. Blanchard to particþate in the first of its kind Michigan African Trade Mission and visited several African countries. Served on the Board of Trustees of New Detroit, Inc., and was recently appointed to the Henry Ford Hospital Board of Trustees; 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; listed in Who's Who in Black America, Who's Who in American Politics, and the Historical Black Women in Michign 1785-1985 Exhibit. M. L. MICKEY KNIGHT 96th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Republican, of Muskegon; born October 10, 1946 at Hamilton, Alabama; graduate Adrian High School 1965, pre-law multidisciplinary program MSU 1965-1970 Major areas sociology, psychology, political science, MA educational administration MSU- 1979; married l9ó8, children: Stacey and Jon; St. Jean's Catholic Church; 1965-1970 MSU student government Vice-President of Dorm, Vice-President of Complex Council, chairman Varsity Club Special Executive Committee Campus Disturbances; baseball 3 varsity letters and following honors: Most Improved, set- 2 school records, led Big Ten in pitching, drafted by Cleveland Indians, won gold medal as pitcher for U.S. All-Star Team in 1968 Mexico City Olympic International Tournament, named honorary citizen of Tucson, Ãrizona, Outst¿nd- ing Senior Baseball Player1' 1972-present: have 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 t52 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Justice -cgyntv .Juvenile subcommittee, Ancienr order of Hibernians, Michigan state universitv Alumni varsity club, uusieÉon county oerrgræ n"pouliã" stui. coî"."tiãn, Muskegon county Republican eiecutive õommitteg electõd to th; House of Representatives in 1980.

DONALD W. KOIVISTO llOth Representative District counties of Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon. Democrat, of Mass city; lg, l949.at lronwood; graduate Luther L. wright High school in lronwood.l9.%_Bs^b-orn_August ãducatión (major_in potitiðåtiã.nãåj õ"rtr.l Michffi university-lg7I; married 1971, children: Aàani, Maft, and ii.l-á"-¡", st. paul's Lutheran church in Mass city; elected to Houóe of Representatli..-ln rs¡0. JAMES A. KOSTEVA 37th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Canron, Mi*tggi - -bo-rq April 2, lg52 at Detroit, Michigan; married october.-27, 1979; Ben Fra-nklin High sclooî, Livónia, Michrærlñårtî-ðLñtra Maperville, Illinois, Cãil.ii, B.A. Metropolitan-Stggíes; atten-ded wãsrríngtoo-uruan seme-s-tËí American university-; post gradqãte study- u. of M., Natural Rõ;r..r, lsll to p."r*ri Michigan of planning offcials, potish eniericán voters, _s-ocr¡tv cùä; úd,re of women l5rh District Democraric club; Michiean citizens L.iït;'vri-ffiæn Industrial Developers Association; elected to the i{ouse õf Representati";-ú ñã"ãmue. 6, rgg4. VTCTOR C. KRAUSE 90th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Rockfolg; born october 2r, 193.5 at Grand Rapids; 1953 graduate Rgc\Qrd- High school, 1957 gnduate The universitv àr Ir,ri.-rtiæi-ãuãü"lor of business administration; married Joan Krause in__t-977, chiídren: iG:Ãri;;'ãì¿ ri_; Euü congregatio^nal church, Glqnd Ranids; u.s. ñavy rg57-ß61'iu-. j]ö., ui.. prJsi¿ìni west. CentraÍ Area; boarâ of directors iooiñ-'Co-.onwealth, memoer_state1T:*:r"S:_rï1,_f9:j.tv legrslative rommittee Grand Rapids chamber of commerce, member Ecq_ nomic club of Grand Rapids, member world Affairs coun"ii-¿-õìárid Rapids Museum, past Art member International committee u.s. chambei õi ðoäà...r, former chairman board of deacons^Ea-st congregational church, pu.t p..riì.rrt sryihìtdd'cã;rtl club, member peninsular crub; elecied-ro House õr n.piãr.Ãiáü;;lr"'iä;.ber, 1982. GERALD H. LAIW 36th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). of Plymouth; - -Repub-lican, b91n May 20, lg44 at De-troir; B.S. university of Detroit, M.B.A. universitv of Derroit,.J.D.^waine srare universiiyiäw si,r,ãåt daughters lt t;;; Jennifer and Katherine; o¡rr Íady of Good couniel; fi;;¿i;i;ú;;r"iã.red Ford Moror c9.1. Kiwanis, y:M.c.A.,-Chambei Ç1eait Jaycees, ;i cãmñ.rce;-.ì"iiä't" House of Kepresentatrves in November, 1992. BURTON LELAND 2nd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). peryograu of Detroit; ^ born November 24, l94g at Detroit; graduate of Mumford High School, D. etroit, BS_wayne Slate university, MSw university õ¡ rr¡i.rriæ"; rn arned, 197i, sons Zachary and Gabriel; National Association of Social wbrkers, rr,riõrrigan Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in 19g0. TERRY LONDON 76th Representative District: County of St. Clair (part). Republican, _ of smiths creek, Michþn; born April 15, 1940 in port Huron to clyde and Mary__Londonj.married, yfr,-4In; two children,leffrey 21, Lisa Ann il;lra¿uate¿ aom Hgr.o1 High school in 1958; auended st. clair cóunty communiry'cãlr.g" fo¡t joining ñ;; before the unired states Navy 1959-1963, specializing ir ror* iómãioãv; "*coroniar

154 MICHIGAN MANUAL and district executive committees, and as chairman of the Michigan Republican party Issues Committee from 1974 fo 1978. Miqdaugh 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 politics. 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 L¿ke Michigan Maritime Museum, Friends of the van Éuren county ibrary, Paw Paw conservation club, Michigan Steelheader's south Haven branch, paw Paw Educational Foundation Board, and is an honorary member- of the Southwestern Mich!æn Association of Law Enforcement Officers. Middaugh is a member of the Western Michigan Alumni Association, and served as President of the Ferris State College Alumni Association. In 1983, Middaugh was selected to serve as a member of the Férris state College Presidential Search Committee. Representative Middaugh serves in a leadership capacity in the House as Assistant Minority Whip. His committee assignments include the Conservation and Environment Committee, the Conservation subcommittee, the Corporations and Finance Committee, the Insurance Committee and he serves as Minority Vice Chairman for the Liquor Control Committee. JUDITH MILLER 65th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). _ Republican, of Birmingham; born July 22, 1936 at Detroit, Michþn; married l95g to ¡19v_ef; two children, Elizabeth and John; First church christ, scientist, Birmingham, Michigan; Bay High School, Bay Village, Ohio, 1954; B.A. (political Science) Wéstern !9serv,e university, cleveland, ohio 1958; small business owner 1976-1984; commissioner city of Birmingham April, l98l to December, 1984; ræague of women votcrs; Birmingham Area senior coordinatilg council; Birmingham Republican women's club; Birmingham co-mmunity women's center; elected to the House of Representatives on Novembir 6, t984.

CHARLES L. MUELLER 83rd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Republican, of Linden; born March 12, 1939 at Minneapolis, Minnesota; three years at University of Michigan; children: Madeline, Michael; Presbyterian; U.S. Air Force three years; fruit grower; Fenton Township Board 1l years; life member Michigan Horticulture Society Board of Directors 1968-1974, Linden Area chamber of commerce president 1975-t976,- Farm Bureau, National Ski Patrol director 1966-1970, American Red Cross, 4-H leader 1956-1967, Greater Michigan Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association; elected to House of Representatives 1976, re-elected 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984. RAYMOND M. MURPHY lTth Representative District: County of rù/ayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit, born December 13, 1927 at St. Louis, MO; attended Detroit Institute of Technology; married, wife Lynette; children: Krystal, Iæslie, 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 l3th Congressional District Democratic Party, AFSCMELoca| #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; U.S. Army 1955-1957; co-owner/manager Brown City Industrial Park; Brown City Council 1969-1972, mayor 1972-1980, treasurer of Sanilac County Republicans; Brown City Rotary, Marlette Commu- nity Hospital Board of Trustees, Brown City Building Authority; elected to House of Representatives in 1980. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 155

ERNEST W. NASH 56th Representative District: County of Eaton. Republican, of Dimondale; born Bay City Sept. 10, 1930; junio¿ Michigan State University; married to Sandy; 3 children: Edward Mark, Steven, Tracy; two step+hildren: Todd Moh¡ Rick Mohr; former State Police ofücer; U.S. Navy 4 years; Eaton County Shrine Club, Lions Club, Michþn State Police Command Off¡cers Assoc., member of First Presbyterian Church, Dimondale; elected to House of Representatives in 1974. MICHAEL E. NYE 4lst Representative District: Counties of Branch and Hillsdale. Republican, of Litchfïeld; born at Indianapolis, IN; Warren Central High School, B.S. animal science Purdue University, J.D. law University of Detroit; married it 1974, children: Jessica and Justin; Methodist; U.S. Army 1968-1971; attorney and farmer; many legal professional organizations, Litchfietd 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; married 28 years, 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 f¡di Township Board I years, secretary Lodi Township Planning Commission 2 years, 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 Novembe¡ 1982. JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. 85th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Saginaw; born May 26, 1929, at Saginaq 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 lægion, 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. RALPH A. OSTLING l03rd Representative District: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. Republican, of Roscommon; born Jlly 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, Novembe¡ 1972. SIDNEY OUWINGA lSth Representative District: Counties of Clare, Iake, 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 l0 years, past president of Michþn Associa- tion of Counties; Missaukee Rotary, Farm Bureau Association; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. t56 M¡CHIGAN MANUAL

GARY M. OWEN 22nd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ypsilanti; born Septembet 9, 1944, [¿wrence Co., Alabama; Assoc., Washtenaw Community College; B.A. in education and Masters, urban planning University of Michþn; married, one daughter, Dawn Marie; Ypsilanti township trustee; U.S. Army; Baptist; Jaycees; P.N.A.; Ypsilanti Outstanding Young Man oî 1972; One of Five Outstand- ing Young Men of Michigan, 1972; appeared in the Outstanding Young Men of America, 1970; Phi Delta Kappa; elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 a¡d to each succeeding session. Speaker of the House. LYNN F. OWEN 2lst Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part) and Wayne (part). Democrat, of Maybee, Michþn; born February 22, 1946 in Lawrence County, Alabama; married in 1968; two children, Amy and Andreq 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 Cutteß, International Brotherhood of Teamsters; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984, GLENN S. OXENDER 42nd Representative DistricÍ Counties of Cass (part), and St. Joseph. Republican, of Sturgis; born August 8, 1943 at Three Rivers, Michigaq Centreville High Schoõl Valedictorian 1961, Centreville, Michþn. Manchester College, with Honor 1965, North Manchester, Indiana; M.A. western 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 Wyandotte, Michigan; born September 26, 1953 at Wyandotte; married 1978 to Aline; two children, Lauren Grace and Lance Joseph; Catholic; graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High Schoo! Michigan State University 8.4., Detroit College of I¿w Juris Doctor; Evans Scholar and All-American Baseball- player at Michþn State University- in 1975; elected to the House of Representatives on November ó, 1984. ROBERT A. PERAKIS 72nd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Republican, of Mt. Clemens; born September 21, 1953 at Ann Arbor, Michigan; married 1979 to Linda Josephine; two children, Audrey Rose, and Anthony Salvatore; Greek Orthodox; graduate of R{Ui Stevenson High School l97l; Oakland University, 8.4,. in Political Science in 1975; member of the University Congress; University President of the University Congress, Oakland University; golf team and student government; Clinton Township Goodfellows; Base Community Council for Selfridge Airforce Base; elected 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; married 1966, wife Renee, sons Vincent A. and Victor J.; Roman Catholic (St. Timothy's Parish); supervisor, Chemical Division, Chrysler Corporation; 5 years Trenton City Coulcil, 2 years Trenton Mayor Pro-tem; Democratic precinct delegate; Trenton Democratic Club, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t5'l

Parent/Teacher Organization, Junior Achievement Advisory Council, Downtown Redevelop- ment Commission, Knights of Columbus Council #3615, former member Police OfÏicers' Association, Motor City Traffrc Club, UAW and Steelworkers; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. T}IOMAS G. POV/ER l04th Representative District: Counties of Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau. Republican, of Traverse City; born October 21, 1950 at Traverse City; Traverse City High School, Carleton College (economics), University of Michigan (law), New York University (taxation); married in April, 1982; lawyer; Rotary Club of Traverse City; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. JOHN D. PRIDNIA 106th 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; married Patti H. Moore June 9, 1962, 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 Dstrict: Counties of Clinton and Gratiot (part). Republican, of Elwell; born June 18, 1943 at lthaca; B.A. Michigan State University, M.A. Central Michþn University; married it 1973, children: Clifton and Amy; Methodist; television producerdirector; former member Elks, Lions, Jaycees, National Association of Educational Broadcasters, Sigma Delta Chi; member of Board of Advisors of the Michigan Child Study Association; elected to House of Representatives in 1978; Republican Caucus Chairman, 1983-84; Assislant Republican læader, 1985-86.

SAL ROCCA Tlst Represent¿tive District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Sterling Heights; born October 29, 1946 at Frosinome, It¿ly, to Virginia Rocca and Onorio Rocca. At the age of six the family immigrated to \r)Vindsor, 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 Warren, Michigan and then in 1972 to Sterling Heights, Michigan. His employment record is as diverse as his background, working as a fruit and vegetable peddler at the young age of seven, his own 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 order to devote full time and energy to duties and responsibilities in the Michigan Legislature; two children, Michael Christopher Rocca age 14 and Tory Matthew Rocca age I l; parishioner at St. Blase Catholic Church (Sterling Heights); Macomb County Association for Retarded Citizens; American's of ltalian Origin Society; United Auto Workers; Keep Michigan Beautiful; Sterling Heights Garden Club; frrst elected to the House of Representa- tives in 1974; re-elected in 1976, 1978, 1982 and 1984; Chairman of the House Committee on Marine Aflairs and Port Development; Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Public Health, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on State Affairs; member of the House Committee on Liquor Control and the House Committee on Insurance. WILLIAM J. RUNCO 3lst Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Dearborn; born January 23, 1957 at Detroit; B.A. Apr. 1979 University of Michigan Dearborn, law degree Dec. l98l University of Michigan; University of - Michigan - Dearborn, James B. Angell Scholarship Award for four semesters, Who's Who 158 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1978-1979, William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize; single; Divine Child Church; Wayne County Commissioner 1981-1983; Itålian American Fraternal Club, Dearborn Pioneers Club, Dearborn Jaycees, O'Kelly Council Knights of Columbus; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. NELSON \ry. SAUNDERS 7th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July 10, 1949; l¿wrence 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 Iægislative Black Caucus; Urban Alliance; Founders Society, Detroit Institute of the Arts; Board of Trustees, Museum of African American History; Co-chair, Free South African Movement; Bagley Community Council; Santa Barbara Block Club; Livernois-7Mile Cooperative Services, Inc.; Community Council Burton International School; Executive Committee, African World Festival, 1983 & 1984;- PEAC (Political Education & Action Cooperative); Trade Union Leadership Council; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982; Majority Whip; Majority Vice-Chair, Committee on Transportation; Majority Vice-Chair, Committee on Senior Citizens and Retirement; Member of Commit- æes on Education, House Oversight, and Agriculture & Forestry. THOMAS E. SCOTT 82nd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July ll, 1943 at Flint; attended Mott Community College; 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. JELT SIETSEMA 94th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Wyoming; born May 7, l92l at Grand Rapids; Iæe High School graduate and attended Radio Electronics Television School; married August 12, 1948; wife, Betty, children: Keith G., Sherri J. and Gary B.; electronics technician; veteran of lVorld War II, staff sergeant, European Theater, 1942-45; member of Eighth Reformed Church, American Legion, Post 154, AMVETS, Kent County Association for Retarded Children, The Physi- cally Impaired Association of Michigan, and the Wyoming Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984. RICK SITZ 29th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Taylor; born February 4, 1950 at Dearborn; James Madison College MSU, 2 years Cooley Law School; single; Taylor Moose, I.O.O.B., Oceanic Society, Planetary Society, Michipn Democratic Party, Taylor Jaycees, Taylor Democratic Club Member, l5th District Democratic Party, aide to House of Representatives Elections Committee 197l-1979, executive director of congressional redistricting, legislative aide to Congressman William Ford in Washington, D.C. 1979-1982; elected in Special Election Apr. 13, 1982; re-elected in November, 1982, and in 1984. VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. l0th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroiq born at Detroit llly 4, 1947; Pershing High School 1965, B.A. political science Michigan State University, law degree Wayne State University Law School 1972; maried, January l, l97l1' Vernon Chapel A.M.E.; attorney at law; City of Detroit Law Dept. senior assistant corporation counsel, chairman Mayor's Task Force on Arson and general ofñce; Kappa Alpha Psi fiaternity, 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. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t59

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); ofïicer at large Michigan Democratic Party 1973-75, chairperson Shiawassee County Democratic Party l97l-75; elected to House of Representatives in 1974. GORDON R. SPARKS 63rd Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, ofTroy; 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 WEXL 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 l^ansing; 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 Methodisfi 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, student social worker of the year award National Association of Social Workers Lansing-Jackson chapter 1975, Diana Award for outstanding leadership in politics presented- by YWCA 1977, featured as one of ten women "making it happen in Michigan" April edition of Redbook Magazine 1977, featured in government textbook American Government: Changing Political Experiences, Prentiss-Hall Publishing Co. 1977, dignitary bible award Michigan Gideons 1979, legislator of the year award Michigan Association of Children's Agencies 1981, woman of the year American Business and Professional Women Association Cedar Circle 1981; Outstanding lægislator of the Year Award Michigan Association of Professional Psychologists for service in Mental Health, 1982; tægislator-of-the-Year- Award Michigan l¿ndlords Association for commit- ments to provide quality housing to the residents- of Michigan, 1982; Michiganian of the Year Award The Detroit News, 1982; Outstanding Iægislator award presented by American Association- of University Professors Michigan Conference 1983; Outstanding Leadership Award presented by the National Council- at Community Mental Health Centers 1983; Distinguished Service to Michþn Families Award presented by Michigan Council on Family Relations 1983; Iægislator-of-the-Year Award Michþn 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 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.

LAD S. STACEY 44th Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, of Berrien 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 ló0 MICHIGAN MANUAL drives (Red Cross, Cancer, United Fund, Hospital) board of directors Twin Cities Area Development Corporation, board of directors 4-H Foundation, board of directors and executive committee West 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 riVayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born November 15, 1932 at Little Rock, AR: AS Highland Park Junior College, Wayne State University, Merrill Palmer Institute; married, two sons, Keith B. and Thomas F. III, Bethel A.M.E. Church; deputy director Detroit Historical Dept., life member N.A.A.C.P., Women's Economic Club of Detroit, National Black Child Dev. Inst., Policy Associate, High Scope Educational Research Foundation, elected member of the Wayne County Charter Commission; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1970, re-elected in 1972, 1982, and in 1984. STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI llth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July 29, 1934 in Detroit; graduate Sacred Heart Seminary High, attended St. Mary's College and American Institute of Banking; married Sept. 3, 1955, wife Donna, children: Kathleen and Michael; Our Lady of Good Counsel; U.S. Army 1957-1959; former banker; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. JOHN GREGORY STRAND 84th Representative District: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola (part). Republican, of l,apeer; born May 17, l95l at Cleveland, Ohio; BA economics and political science University of Pittsburgh 1973, JD Case Western Reserve University 1976, editor of Law Review; married, 1982, wife, Cathy; child: Michael; Catholic, member of Immaculate Conception Church, I¿peer; speechwriter Perk-for-Senate Campaign (Ohio) Fall 1974; Lapeer Rotary Club, l,apeer County Farm Bureau, Lapeer County Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Prosecutors Association of Michigan, American Bar Association; elecred to the House of Representatives in 1980. ETHEL TERRELL 9th Representative Districf County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Highland Park; born Feb. 28, 1926 at Uniontown, Alabama; Alabama school system including high school, Art Center Music School and Baptist Training Union (theological seminary), attended Wayne County Community College; widow; Springhill Baptist Church, member public relations department Woman's Convention Auxiliary, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.; former Highland Park councilwoman, former manager Highland Park Branch of Secretary of State offrce 1962-1977; former president Highland Park City Council, councilwoman l0 years, founder and president Highland Park Democrats; founder and honorary chairperson Women in Municipal Government, National League of Cities, life member National Council of Negro Women and NAACP, has served on Democratic State Central Committee, has also been a delegate to numerous County, State and National conventions, member Guiding Light Chapter #50 of the Eastern Star Prince Hall afliliation, established self-funded Community Service Center, Teen Dropln Center and founded White Wood Senior Citizens Center, past president SpringhiU Baptist Church Senior Choir, works with Missionary Society, member Public Relations Department of National Baptist Convention, etc., member Rosa L. Craig Club, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, former member Southern Christian Leadership Council under the direction of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., member Booker T. Washington Business Association, past president of the women's division of the former l3th congressional district, member and founder Highland Park Citizens for Good Government, founder of Michþn Widow's and Widower's Organization, founder Highland Park Precinct Delegates Council, long-time business woman and founder and director of Terrell's Day Care Nursery School, recipient of Concurrent Resolution of Tribute to Ethel Terrell from the State of Michigan, recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from Wings of Truth Gospel Church, recipient of Acme of Womanhood Award from U-Topia, Inc., BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES l6l recipient of Outstanding Branch Manager Service Award from Secretary of State, recipient of Humanitarian Service Award from Gospel Music Workshop of America, saluted for outstanding achievement in religious, civic and cultural affairs by Hartgord Avenue Baptist Church, given proclamation award making May 12, 1978 Ethel Terrell Day in Highland Park by City Council and Mayor of Highland Park, recipient of Invaluable Service Award in governmental aflairs in the community and state by Women's Convention Auxiliary to National Baptist Convention, first black elected council \ryoman in Michigan and first elected council woman in Highland Park 1968, first woman ever to serve as president of the board of directors of Highland Park General Hospital, presidential delegate National Democratic Convention, first woman trustee in her church under leadership of Dr. James E. Moss, founder Michigan Citizens Rights Youth Organization presenting scholarships to deserving students, member of Developmental Planning Council for Highland Park School System, member and one of the founders, Highland Park Caucus Club; Honorary Doctor of I-aw Degree, Urban Baptist Bible College, Deûoit; serves as Civil Rights Chairperson, member of l¿bor, Corrections, Social Services & Youth, Transportation, Majority Whip; elected to House of Representatives in 1978, re-elected in 1980, 1982, and 1984. CLAUDE A. TRIM 20th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Waterford; born May 27, 1935 at Pontiac, Michigan; married 1953; children: Jefnrey, Suzanne, Julia Ann and Terri; Davisburg Baptist Church; Clarkston High School; General Motors Corporation Truck and Coach Apprentice School; Pontiac Business Institute; Industrial Management Certificate from Oakland University; Assessing Certifìcate from Oakland Community College; Township Trustee, Springfield, 1968; Township Supervisor, Springfield, 1970 and 1972;Søte Representative, 60th House District, 1974-1980; Springfield Township Historical Society; Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives on November 6, 1984. WILLIAM VAN REGENMORTER 55th Representative District: County of Ottawa (part). Republican, of Jenison; born January 29, 1939 at Jamestown; Calvin College; married in 1958, children: Debra, Jefirey, Daniel, and Jon; busiessman; Ottawa County Commissioner; National Association of Criminal Justice Planners; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982; Republican C-aucus Chairman 1985. DONALD VAN SINGEL lgth Representative District: Counties of Montcalm and Newaygo. Republican, of Grant; born August 24, 1943, at Grant; 8.S., Michigan State University, 1965; married, 1970, children Douglas and Kimberþ; vegetable farming; Board of Directors, Grant State Bank; Board of Directors, Fremont Mutual Irtsurance Co.; Grant Reformed Church; U.S. Army 1966-67, former Capt. in U.S.A.R.; listed in Who's Who in American Politics; awarded certificate as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America of 1974. Elected to House of Representatives in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984. Republican Floor Leader. TIMOTHY L. WALBERG 40th Representative District: County of lænawee. 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, Heidi, and Caleb; minister; non-denominational; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. PAUL WARTNER 47th Representative District: County of Kalamazoo ( part). Republican, of Portage; born April 7, 1939; East Detroit High School, B.A. accounting & finance Michþn State University, master's in business administration at Michigan State University, post gxaduate public school accounting & financing Western Michigan University, t62 MICHIGAN MANUAL tttended Michþn Technical university and wayne state university; manager/foreman General Motors Corporation, auditor State of Michigan Depalment of Treasury, school finance consultant state of Michþn Department of Education, school business manager Portage Schools, self-employed business olvner; past president Portage Rotary Club, presi- dent Portage Chamber of Commerce, former Portage City councilman, unit chairman United Way, Boy Scout leade¡ secretary of administration committee St. Catherine Church, member International Association of School Business Offrcials, member Michigan Schooi Business Officials, member accounting & finance committee of School Business Officials, r_ngmber S.W. Michigan School Business Oflicials, member and past director of Michigan School Investment Association, small business owner Stuff-N-Store; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. JUANITA WATKINS l6th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born May II, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois; graduate lVendell phillips High Schooi (Chicago), and lVayne State University's Labor School; children: Karen Deniæ, 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 l98l; member Local 600-UAW, executive board UAW-CAp, 13th congressional Democratic organization, Detroit Historical Society, Nov/, Gamma phi Delta Sor-ority, Friends of Belle Isle, Founders Society of the Detroit Institute of Arts, League of women voters, National council of Negro women, National Association oi Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., Coalition of Labor Union Women, National Women's Political Caucus, National Conference of Black State Lægislators, NAACP; elected state wide delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1984; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978, 1980, 1982 and 1984; chairperson Labor Committee; vice-chair of the civil Rights committee; serves on House Marine Afrairs & port Development; Tourism & Recreation Committees. LLOYD F. WEEKS 70th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Warren; born June 9, 1932 at Cheboygan; attended rir'ayne State University and Macomb Community College; married to Tracy, children: Mitzi, Dan, Don, Laurie, Peter, Greg, Lisa, Jimmy and Linda; Presb¡erian, college administrator; School Board, City Council; Fraternal Order of Police; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

JOE YOUNG, SR. l4th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Milledgeville, GA July 15, 1927;marrted to Ellen Young;5 sons and one daughter; l l grandchildren; U.S. Army; Nativity of Our t¡rd Catholic Church; 2t/z terms vice-chairman Board of Wayne County Commissioners, instrumental as county commissioner and state representative in bringing zl-H programs to urban areas; former chairman Black Police Recruitment Committee, chairman Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Justice Council, president Detroit Consumer Credit Union, committeeman l¡cal 101 AFSCME, staff representative Council 23, appointed by Governor to Michigan Commission on Criminal Justice, former member UAW and Teamsters, presently member of SEMCOG, life member NAACP; elected to House of Representatives in Special Election March 19, 1974; re-elected in November, 1974, 1976, 1982, and 1984; appointed to House Appropriations Committee, chairman Mental Health subcommittee; sits on following subcommittees: General Government, Retirement, Social Services, Community Colleges, Nuclear Vr'aste & Energy, Corrections, and Urban Crime Committee.

JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR. l5th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born in Detroit, November 4, 1950; graduate of Nativity Diocesan High School, Detroit; graduate of Michigan State University, East l,ansing; attended Cooley Law School, I¿nsing. Worked as a Committee Analyst for Speaker's Staf[ and Administrative Staff Assistant to former House Speaker William Ryan; Legislative Assistant to State Representative Alma