DICK ALLEN IOM ALLEY 77th Oþtrlct losth Dlstrlct

GARY M. OWEN spo¡kar 22nd Olstrlct MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JUSÍINE BARNS JERRY C. BARTNIK 38th Dlslrlct 39th olstrlct

BOBEFT BENDEB MICHAEL J. BENNANE 88th Dlstrlct 1ôt Dlstrlct

JOHN AENNETT MAXINE L. BÊRMAN WILBUR V. BROTHÊRÎON MABY C. BROWN 34ih Dlstlct ilth Dlstilcl 69lh District 6th Dlstrld WILLIAM R. BRYANT, JR. W. PERRY BULLARD 13h Distrlcl 53rd Dlslr¡ct

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WILLIS C. BULLARD, JR. J. MICHAEL BUSCH ooth Dl3trlct 1001h Dlslrlct

JOHN D. CHERRY, JR. NICK CIAAAMITARO 79lh Dlstdct 73rd Dlstilci

FLOYD CLACK KENNETH J. D€BEAUSSAERT WALTER J.OeLANGE, ROBEBT A. hMARS 80lh Dlstrlct 75rh 0iskict 91Bt Di6trict æth Dlstr¡ct JAMES A. DOCHEFIY 51st D¡strict 78th Dlstrlct

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LEWIS N. DODAK JAMES K. DRESSEL 86th Dlstrlct sth Dlslrlct

MAT J. DUNASKISS DENNIS M. OUTKO 813t Dlstrlcl 25th Dlstrlct

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VERNON J. EHLERS ROBEÊÎ L. EMEBSON COLLEEN ENGLER DAVID H. ÊVANS 93rd Dhtrlct 81it Dlltflcl ggth Dldrld 72nd Dletrlcl FICHARD FIfZPATRICK JOE FORBES 49th Dlstdct 87lh Dlstrlct

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PATFICK M. GAGLIAROI 107th O¡slrlct 97th Dletrlct

EDGAR W. GIESE DONALO H. GILMER ggth Distr¡cl 48th Olsr¡lct

JACK L. GINGRASS CARL F. GNODTKE MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN CHARLIE J. HAABISON, JR. lmh Disrlct ¡13.d Dlstilct flh D¡strict 62nd Dlstilct I d MICHAEL D. HAYES CURTIS HERTEL 102nd D¡atrtct 12th Distrtct

MÊLVIN DE STIGÍER A$lslånt Clerk of the Hous€ MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THOMAS L. HICKNER PAUL HILLEGONDS 10lst Dlstilct 54th Сstlct

PHILIP E. HOFFMAN DAVID C. HOLLISTER 23rd Dlstfct 57th Distr¡ct

MOFRIS HOOD, JR. T€OLA PEARL HUNTER D. J. JACOBETTI SHIRLEY JOHNSON 6th Olsrlct 5lh Disklcl 108th Dlstrict 88lh Dlsrbl H. LYNN JONOAHL WILLIAM ß. KEITH 59th Dlstrlcl 33¡d Dlstilct

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CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK JACK E. KIRKSEY 8th Dtstrict 35th Dtstrtct

M. L MICKEY KNIGHT DONALD W. KOIVISTO 96lh Olstr¡ct 110lh Dlalrlct

VICTOB C. KRAUSE GERALD H, LAW BURTON LELAND EI)WARD E. MAHALAK goth Dlsirlct sth D¡siilct 2nd Dlstrlcl 37th Dlstrlct THOMAS C. MATHIEU JOHN M, MAYNARD g2nd Olstrlct 74th Olslrlcl

FRANK FOURON Chlef Serg6ent at Arms MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ROBERT D. MCGEE RUTH B. MCNAMEE 24th Disrict 6lh Dlstr¡ct

MAÎÎHEW McNEELY JAMES MICK MIDDAUGH 3rd Dlstrict 6lh Dlstr¡ct

CHARLES L. MUELLEB RAYMOND M. MUBPHY KEITH MUXLOW ERNEST W. NASH &ìrd Dtstilct 'l7th D¡strtct 78th District 56th D¡stilct RUDY J. NICHOLS MICHAÊL E. NYE ãìh Di6trlct 41st Dlstlcl

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MARGARET O'CONNOB 52nd Dlstrid 85th olðtrict

SIDNil OUWNGA 1oirrd o¡3trld 18lh Olstrlct

GLÊNN S. OXENDER JEFFREY D. PADDEN MARY ELLEN PÀRROTT VINCÊNÎ'JOE" PORRECA 42nd Olerict 3(Nh O¡ôtr¡ct 26th Dlslrlct 27th Olslrlct THOMAS G. POWÊR JOHN O. PRIDNIA tgth Dtstrtct looth Dlslrlct

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GABY L. RANOALL SAL BOCCA Sglh Dlstrlot 71st Dlstdct

WLLIAM J. RUNCO 31st Dlstr¡cl 7th oistr¡ct

ÎHOMAS E. SCOn JELT SIETSEMA RtcK srrz VIRGIL C. SMIlH, JR. 82nd Dlsirlct 94th D¡srict 29th olslrlcl loth Dlstilcl FFANCIS R. SPANIOLA GORDON B. SPARKS 87th Dlstrlct 6ílrd Olstr¡ct

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DEBBIE STABENOW LAD S. STACEY 58th Olslr¡ct 44th Distr¡ct

ALMA G. STALLWORTH STANLfl STOrcZYNSKI 4lh Dlsrlcl I rtt¡ Drstrrct

JOHN GREGOBY STRAND RICHABD F. SULLIVAN flHEL TERRELL WILLIAM VAN REGENMOÊIÉF 84th Dlôtrlct 216t D¡strlcl th Dlstrlcr 55th Dlstrlct DONALD VAN SINGEL TIMOTHY L WALBEBG 19th Dlstrlct 4ûh Dlstrlct

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PAUL WARTNEB JUANITA WATKINS 47lh Dlstrict 16th Dlsrict

WILFRED D. WEBS LLOYD F. WEEKS ffith oistr¡ct 70th District

JOE YOUNG, SR. JOSEPH F. YOUNG, JR. RICHARD A. YOUNG 14th Dialrlct 15th Dlstr¡ct 32nd D¡sÍ¡ct MANUAL 128

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DICK ALLEN (pa¡t)' 77th Representative Dstrict: Counties of Huron, Tuscola 1938' Married,to former Janet Republican, of Fairgrove, born at Caro, March^7, -the ilt"ñ;r;d; sãns, õavid'and Brian. Member of the Caro United Methodist Church. õi"ãr"t!¿ from Caio High School, attended University of lllinois, University. of Maryland. ñLïr;."ãi"¿itor for l9-years priór to election to the House of Representatives' Veteran: ii.S.-M;;J ôórp., u.'S. Aii Force. Charter member of Help Line program crisig int"*"ntl*, chartår member of Tuscola County Community Mental,Health Services Board, ô;;; ilr Society, served as its theatre arts director; former member Ca¡o Jaycees; Caro sã;¿ãt commeice; member of the caro community Hospital Adviso_ry Board, member Mt. Lããe" r a e.vr.; caro chapter #96, Royal Arch Masons; scottish Rite l,r.iãr, izzø, to óon.irtoty õf SuV CitV; fÈ ffrirafeh Shrine Temple Club of Saginaw. Elected the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982' TOM ALLEY l05thRepresentativeDistrict:CountiesofArenac,Gladwin'Iosco'andOgemaw' 1968' M'A' 1975 Democrat, of West Branch; born Feb' lg, 1946 in Bay County; B'A- sch.ool teacher; Central Miciigan University; iarried Aug. 19, 1967, son, Michael; Catholic; held: ogemaw d;;;* Tow-nship sup"rui.o. (ogemaw county); Democratic Party offices pono"rutì" ciairman 6 years, Democratic State Central Committee member, ðil;it conv., officer'-atlarge Michigan Democratic Party, delegate 196 National county co-oåinator fõr Frank Kelley for Senate 1974, county co-ordinator for Columbus, for Gov. 1974, county co-ordinator for for Senate 1976; Knights of L.VJ Or¿". óf IUoo.", Lions International; elected to House of Reprbsentatives in 1978. JUSTINE BARNS 38th Representative District: County of Wayne (pa¡t)' graduate Dea¡born Democrat, of Westland; born February 2, Ig25 at wilkes-Ba.rre, Pa.; of Michigan; public Schools (Fordson liigh), attended íVayne State University and University father of Christine & ma¡ried 1943, husband ¡onítúán, sons Duane (married to Barbara and Wavne; elected Kathleen), and Scou; .i*';;;;'"iã"; pirst'Uàited Presbyterian Church of W".ttu.ri ôity Councilpersón; Westland City Councilperson 1966-1983,-Westland Citv Charter County Charter Commissioner 1964-1966, coúncil presideit- tslø-tgls, vice president Wayne Commission 198l-1983, Democratic precinct delegate 1957 to preryl-trjlTber Peoples ðã*Ã""it' Hospital ¡uthãrity boaid of directois, chairperson SEMCOG Communitv bevelopmónt aná Block Grarii Committee and executive boa¡d member, past state-wide past president m;,*'Nii"higãn Ivrunicipal League, life member Wayne Ford Civic League, J"n"..on p.T:A., chairperson úestland Ûnited Fund Drive 1963-1964, member 14 years ifi;;ä"'^C;-|utirv---SË*ì""., member Westland_ Advisory Commission on Economic woman of Development, yiçs_p¡ssident'\fuestland League of Democratic voters, westland rhe year 1975, Ford Iurãiãr Cã-puny "'Óitir.n of the Year" 1967, member Westland Goodfellows, member W;rtl;J d;ií".t und Professional Wornen, 'member Westland ChamberofCommerce;electedto.HouseofRepresentativesinNovember1982. JERRY C. BARTNIK 39th Representative District: County of Monroe (part)' Democrat,ofTemperance;bornJune2T'7943,atToledo,;BachelorofScience Toledo Bowling Green Srate u"i"*ritv isãi, majore¿ history and political science at _in Catholic University; single, childreni Rh;ndr tZ unä Uicttele 12; ôur Laãy of Mt. Carmel church, member of the usher's Association in Temperance; emq]gve-e_-at chessie Railway 'iownship CountY System; secretary Hourittg--òãrn-i..ion B_edfold 1975-1976,,Monroe 1976-1980, t4onro" County Board of Health chairma¡ 1980-1982'. Yonto^"" òt-mii.ione. or õãr"iv n".a Commissioner 1981-1983, secretary Inter-County Highway Commisston Club, Bedford Southeastern Michigan; Monroe Rod & Gun Club, Mãnroe Couniy Dernocrátic ry

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f^wnship Lions, Erie Lions, Knights of Columbus, member Bedford Township Senior '^iui.oty Board (RSVP), founder Citizens Health Council of South Monroe County and 'ùlrcy Hospitul Urgent Care Center; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. ROBERT BENDER ggth Representative District: Counties of Ionia and Barry (part). graduate of fi.epublican of Middleville; born September 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Cox 1959; rutictrigan State University. B.S. degree in Agriculture Education; married Ca¡ol in CherYl, Julie, and Greg. ^r"¡l,lren: "'îo¡"rt Bender was first elected to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1976, after years Commission. Re-elected to the Board "o;ine two as Chairman of the County Planning ålðoñ*ittioners in 1978, and named Chairman the following year. He also served as Vice ähuir.un of the board for two years; Chairman of the County Planning Development the joint ðãmmittee and Personnel Chairman for the Board. He was instrumental in forming TtvlCotnty Airport Commission and was its first Secretary/Treasurer. Y'íollowing graduation at M.S.U., Representative Bender entered the Navy, completed flight Navy, school and spent five years on active duty as a pilot. Maintaining his affiliation with the 1981. was promoted to he remained active in the reserves, where he continued flying until He ihe rank of Commander in 1979 and was Commanding Ofücer of the 450 member Navy Àviation Squadron at Selfridge Air Base near . He is currently assigned to the Supreme Alli"d Co--und Atlantic Unit, drilling at the Naval Reserve Center at Fort Custer in Battle Creek. Returning to his native Barry County from naval service in 1964, Representative Bender began farming, and eight years later was named the outstanding Young Farmer by the Háltings Jaycees. He was runner up in the state's Young Farmer Contest held by the Michigan Jaycees. Active in Farm Bureau, he was elected to the County Board of Directors and sèrved for three years as its President. He was Vice Chairman of the State Policy Development Committee under Dean Pridgeon, Director, Michigan Department of Agriculture. ln 1967, Representative Bender ìvas selected as a participant in the Kellogg Farmers Study Program, a joint Kellogg Foundation and Michigan State University project, designed to develop agricultural leadership in Michigan. As a participant in that three year program, he studied various political, social and economic systems throughout the world traveling in Europe, Africa, India and several far eastern countries. . AÒtive in his Middleville United Methodist Church, Representative Bender has served as Youth Counselor, Administrative Board Chairman and Finance Chairman. He is a Rotarian and currently serveé on that organization's local board of Directors. Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982.

MICHAEL J. BENNANE lst Representative Distúct: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of Detroit; born January 27, 1945 at Detroit; Benedictine High School 1963. B.A. 1970; Catholic; teacher, insurance agent; Northwest Community Organization, Emerson Community Homeowners Organization, Belmont Civic Association; elected to the House of Representatives in ln6, ß78 and 1980; serving as Chairman of Urban Affairs and as a member of the Committees on Elections,Labor, Taxation & Economic Development & Energy. JOHN BENNETT 34th Representâtive District: County of Wayne. Democrat, of Redford Township; attended Wayne State University; Walsh Institute of Accountancy; Texas A & M College, army specialized program; course from Dun and Bradstieet 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 Liòns Club; member, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 113, Redford Township; American Society .for Public Administration; Municipal Finance O{ficers Association. 130 MICHIGAN N'ANUAL

MAXINE L. BERMAN 64th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat,of Southfield;bornApril 17,1946atDetroit;OakParkHighSchool 1964'8.A. English 1968 ; single; congregation B'Nai David;-high,school English teaõher 1968-1978, director community research Tribune/United of Oakland County; executive boards: State Central, Oakland County Democratic Party, 17th 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 Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Farmington; born , I1l. July 6, 1922; graduated \valler High School (Chicãgo), attended Northwestern University; married 1948, wife, Yvonne, children Lynn and Biil; catholic, our Lady of Sorrows church; 1st Lieutenant Army Air Force (European Theatre), Disringuished Èlying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Clusters, Presidential Citation; former Packard and Chrysler Corporation executive; Civic Services: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, delegate to SEMCOG for both City of Farmington and Oakland County, Farmington Planning Commission, Farmington City Employees' Retirement Board, Farmington Zoning Board of Appeals, Citizen's Advisory Council of School Board, Bel-Aire Hills Civic 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. BROWN 46th Representative District: Kalamazoo County (part). Democrat, of Ka.lamazoo; born August 18, 1935 at Midland; graduated Midland Public schools 1953 salutatorian, Albion college 1953-1955 active in sports, campus YWCA and other campus clubs and honoraries, A.B. in recreation Syracuse University 1957 outstanding transfer student, M.S. in physical education 1961; married, children: Linda, Jeff' Jim; Baptist; previously employed as assistant professor in department of physicaì education for w_omen at 'Western -Nrfictrigan University 1965-76i Kalamazoo College, Galesburg-Augusta Schools, Syracuse University, syracuse YWCA; American camping Association, (Michigan Section Board of Directori 1972-1976); WMU/AAUP Bargaining council chairperson, 1975-1976; WMU Faculty Senate 197G76; Kalamazoo Area League of Women Voters - local president Og1Ç-lnÐ lobbyist & state board member (1973-1974), West Main Hill Association, kalamazoo County- Democratic Party chairpers on 1975-76, Michigan Society for Gerontology, Kalamazoo Nature Center (charter member), American Civil Liberties Union, United Nations Association; spokesperson, Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus 1978-79; elected to the House of Representãtives in 1976; Member: State Income and Business Taxation Committee of the National Tax Association Tax Institute of America (1981-84). Board of American Lung Association of Michigan, 1980;- board of Jobs for Michigan Graduates, 1982; board of Youth in Government, 1982. WILLIAM R. BRYANT, JR. 13th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Grosse Pointe Fârms; born May 4, 1938 at Detroit; graduate of Grosse lointe ffign 3chool, Princeton University, A.B. with honors and University of Michigan' LL.B.; mãrried 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. W. PERRY BULLARD 53rd Representative District: County of Washtenaw (part). Democrat, of Ann Arbor; born September 2, 1942 at , Ohio; , A.8., 1964; University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1970; attorney; law clerk to Jusdce Paul Adams, , 1971; U.S. Navy 1964-68, American civil Liberties Union; Michigan State Bar Association; Chair of the House Judiciary Committee; European BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 131

Cornmunity Visitors Program grant, 1977. Elected to the House of Representatives, November lnz, re-elecr.ed ln4, ß76, 1978 and 1980. WILLIS C. BULLARD, JR. ófth Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Milford; born July 12, 1943 at Detroit; B.A. University of Michigan, J.D. Detroit College of Law; married to Ruth Ann Leppala, 1969, children: Willis C., III, and lvlelissa Ann; All Saints Lutheran Church, Highland; attorney-atlaw; supervisor Highland Township 1980-1982, trustee 1978-1980; member Dunham Lake Civic Committee, Highland Men's Club, Milford Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Highland Business Association, U of M Club of Greater Detroit, Huron Valley Arts Council, West Oakland League of Women Voters; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. J. MICHAEL BUSCH 100th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Republican, of Saginaw; born Saginaw March 26, 1946; B.S. (marketing) Ferris State College 1968; married to Barbara C. Wolfe in 1973; two sons; St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Saginaw; member: State Association for Retarded Citizens & National Association for Retarded Citizens; past board member Saginaw Association for Retarded Children and Saginaw Unit American Cancer Society; member Ferris State College Student Senate 1965-66, president Ferris State College All-Student Government 1968, president Pi Kappa Delta (National Honorary Forensic Society) 1968, vice president Sigma Phi Epsilon 1967-68, won national debate honors 1968, received "Man of the Year" award in 1968 for outstanding service to school and community, former Saginaw County Probate Court Officer and Court Referee (Juvenile Division), volunteer teacher St. Joseph's Adult Educâtion Center (Saginaw) 1971; advance man for Sen. Robert Grifftn 1972; Saginaw County Executive Committee 1972-present, county and state delegate 1972-74; chairman, Republican State Convention 1981; elected to House ofRepresentatives in 1974, 1976, 1978,1980 and 1982. Elected Minority Whip for 1977-78 session. Elected Republican for 1979-80 and 1981-82 sessions. Elected Republican Leader for 1982-83 session.

JOHN D. CHERRY, JR. 7fth Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Clio; born May 5, 1951 at Sulphur Springs, Texas; B.A. political science University of Michigan; married 4 years, daughter Meghan Michelle; Episcopalian; American Society of Public Administrators, Saginaw Valley Chapter; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. NICK CIARAMITARO 73rd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Roseville; born Dec. 17, 1951at Detroit; Notre Dame High School 1970, B.A. cum laude political science University of Detroit 1974, 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 OW-ß78), staff member for former Congressman James G. O'Hara (1973-1977). 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; president Flint City Council; boa¡d of directors N.A.A.C.P., Flint Iiner City Lions Club, United Teachers of Flint, Civic Park Community League; elected to House of Representatives in November. 1982. MANUAL 132 MICHICAN

KENNETH J. DEBEAUSSAERT 75th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of washington (Ray Township); born April 10, 1954; graduate of oakland University; Political Sci,ence; Concentration: Public Management. Former Aide to U'S- Congressman David E. Bonior. State Representative, 26th District, 197980' Serving on the foiloîing committees: Marine AffairJ and Port Development (Chair), Consumers, conservãtion and Environment, Mental Health and senior citizens and Retirement' WALTER J. DE LANGE 91st Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Kentwood; born Novembet 9, l93l; graduated G.R. Cåristian High School tg¿S, c¡vin'College, Dale barnegie Human Relations & Public Speaking; married Lois A. Lind'hout J|irle 26, 1951, three children (all married); Milbrook Christian Reformed: Sunday S"troãl t"u"tr"r, ôatechism teacher 4 years, Deacon 6 yea¡s, Elder 6 years; president Delange Builders, Inc. 1971 to present, prior to 1971 partner walter DeT,ange & Sons, years Rapids Home Builders BuildeÃ; hobbies: golfing, camping,^lrti"ttigun gardening; director 9 Grand Association, directór 7 years Association of Home Builders, vice president and executive committee lng, ß80, 1981 and 1982 Michigan Association of Home Builders, of licensing and consumer member 2 years- of legislative steering committee and chairman protection subcommi-ttee Michigan Association of Home Builders, Kent County bommissioner 1982; past memberóf Millbrook Christian School Board, appointed to City of Kentwood Board of Review 1981; elected to House of Representatives in November, 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.À. university of Michigan; married 1963, wife Deanie, daughter Maeann; lúethodist Church; U.S. Submaúne Service World War II; Lincoln Park may-or, city councilman, city treasurer, Wayne County supervisor; A,merican Legion, chámber of co-*er"", Democratic club, Eagles, Historical society, Hungarian Social club, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Masons, Moose, oddfellows, P.T.A., Park shrine- club, Phi Delta Xapla, ú"t"rán. of Foreign Wars; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

FREDERICK P. DILLINGHAM 5lst Representative Dstrict: County of Livingston (part). Republican, of Fowlerville; born Jan. 18, 1948; degree in mortuary science from wayne Stut" Uniu"..ity, in political science from Eastern Michigan University; daughters: Kimberly, Kristen, Caroline and Katrina and son, Kenneth; St. Agnes Catholic Church- of Fowlerville; licensed funeral director, former owner of Dillingham Hardware in Fowlerville; county commissioner Livingston County Board of Commissioners; page boy Michigan House of Representatives, staif field représentative for Congressman Marvin Esch; charter president Fowlerville Jaycees, charter member Webberville Jaycees, past member Howell Jaycees, member Fowlerville Rotary Club, Howell Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Livingston Association for Retarded citizens; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

JAMES A. DOCHERTY 76th Representative District: County of St. Clair (part). Democrat, of Port Huron; born August 23, 1,932 St. Clair county; graduate Marysville High school; married 1955, daughters Debrah, Kathy, and Mary; usMC 195l-1954, 13 months in Korea;:small businessman(owned 2 hardware stores), residential building contractor, building inspecior; planning comùssion Kimball Township 1960-1962, elecled trustee Kimball Township igøZ-ß6e, St. Clair County Board of Commissioners 1968-1976 (vice chair 1972, chairman of the board 1974-1976), cúairman board of auditors St. Clair County 1977-1980; elected to House of Representatives in Novembet, 1982. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 133

LEWIS N. DODAK g6th Representative District: Counties of Bay (part) and Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Birch Run; born Apnl 12,1946 in Saginaw County; attended Saginaw area married November 25,1967, children: Tony, Aaron, and christina; catholic, -A.rumptionschools; Parish, Bridgeport, Michigan; vietnam veteran u.s. Army 1965-1967; supervisor of Taymouth Township 1974-1976; elected to House of Representatives 1976, 1978 and 1980. JAMES K. DRESSEL 95th Representative District: County of Ottaìila (part). Republican, of Holland; born Oct. 14, 1943 at Holland; B.A. Hope College; single; Merhodist; pilot u.s. Air Force 1967-1971; past Ottawa County Treasurer; county commissioner; Rotary, Jaycees, Republican county chairman; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978. MAT J. DUNASKISS 6lst Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Lake Orion; born September 21, 1951 at Pontiac; graduate Lake Orion High School, Oakland Community College AA, University of Michigan: BA education, MA administration; married 1978, children; Jamie Lynne, Mathew Justin; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion; county commissioner, Oakland County district 3/state representative; Jaycees, Optirnist Club, Elks Club, Oakland County Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Ushers Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, re-elected 1982. DENNIS M. DUTKO 25th Representative District: County of Macomb (part)' Democrat, of Warren; born Detroit Aug. 31, 1943; B.A. 1965 Western Michigan University, MA l97l Wayne State University (counseling & guidance); single; teacher; member: executive committee Macomb County Democrats, executive committee 18th Congressional District Democrats, UAtü; elected president 196T70 of lVarren City Council at age of 25 - youngest person in history of City of Warren to be so elected, running first in a field of 53 candidates, elected member 1970 Macomb County Board of Commissioners - served as chairman of Judiciary Sub-Committee and member of Committees on Personnel, Budget and Finance, re-elected to Macomb County Board of Commissioners 1972 receiving the highest percentage of vote of any contested commissioner race, served as chairman of Legislative Sub,-Committee and member of Committees on Judiciary, Finance, Personnel and Budget of Macomb County Board of Commissioners; elected to Michigan House of Representatives in November, 1974 and every term thereafter. During his first term Representative Dutko was elevated to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Corporations and Finance Committee, and served on the Labor, Elections, and Tourist Industry Relations Committees. 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 Government Committee. In January 1983, Representative Dutko was named to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. VERNON J. EHLERS 93rd Representative District: County of Kent (part). Republican, of Grand Rapids; born February 6, 1934 at Pipestone, MN; Calvin College 1952-1955, University of California Berkeley 1955-1956 A.B. and 1956-1960 Ph.D., married to Johanna (Jo) Meulink 1958, children:- Heidi, Brian, Marla and Todd; Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church member and former elder; physicist, professor; 8 years Kent County Board of Commissioners 1975-1983 (chairman 1919-1982); Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, American Physical Society, American Association of Physics Teachers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Scientific Affiliation, National Science Teachers Association, Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. Elected House Assistant Republican Floor Leader for 1983-84 session; member of Committees on Colleges and Universities, Conservation and Environment, Public Health, and Social Services and Youth. Author of numerous scientific articles and co-author of three books. t34 MICHIGAN MANTJAI-

ROBERT L. EMERSON Slst Representative District: County of Genesee (part). 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 and Melanie Erica; union fîeld representative; elected to the House of Representatives Nov. 4, 1980 to fill a vacancy and to 81st Legislature. COLLEEN ENGLER 99th Representative District: Counties of Isabella and Mecosta. Republican, of Mt. Pleasant; born March 17, 1952 at Bay City, B.A. political science Michigan State University 1973; married 1975; Roman Catholic member of St. Joseph the Worker Church (Beal City); Mt. Pleasant Women's Club, Mt. Pleasant Zonta Club, Mecosta Chamber of Commerce, Isabella County Republican Executive Committee, Isabella County Farm Bureau; elected to House ofRepresentatives in special election Júy 1,1974, re-elected 1974-1976, and in 1982. DAVID H. EVANS 72nd Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of Mount Clemens; born August 4, 1934 at Detroit; B.A. University of Michigan, M.Div. Seabury-Western Theological Seminary (Episcopal); married; Episcopal; U.S. Infantry Germany 1957-1959; pastor Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens 1967-1978; City -Commissioner, Mount Clemens 1973-1977; elected to House of Representatives 1976. RICHARD FITZPATRICK 003 49th Representative District: County of Calhoun (part). Democrat, of Battle Creek; born Apnl 27, 1947 at Grand Rapids ; Harding College (Searcy, Arkansas), Memphis State University (Tennessee); married March 22, 1975; Presbyterian; private SP-4 U.S. Army 1969-1971 25th Div., VietNam, 2 btonze stars, purple heart; Rotary, -American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Common Cause; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

JOE FORBES 67th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Oak Park; born October 8, 1916 at Detroit; high school graduate; married: wife, Rena; children: Rita, Esty and Nikki; former councilman and mayor of Oak Park; U.S. Army, four and one-half years; member of the Kiwanis, Jewish War Veterans and B'nai Brith; first elected to the House of Representatives in 1970. Elected Majority Floor Leader in 1975, 1977, 1.979, l98l and 1983. 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, 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 al Zeeland; graduate of Central Michigan University, B.S. and M.A. degrees; additional graduate work at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Western Michigan University; National Science Foundadon 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 ;v

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F,ducation Association, Delta Sigma Phi and Central Michigan University Development Fund fr6¿¡d; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and to each succeeding session. EDGAR W. GIESE Mason, and Oceana' 98th Representative District: Counties of Benzie, Manistee, f,.epublican, of Manistee; born September 16, 1941 at Reed City; graduate Reed City High SchoõI, Concordia Teachers College (Seward, Nebr.), West Shore Community College iMason Co..¡; married 1963, daughter Esther, son Dwight (Ike); Lutheran, Missouri Synod; i¿¡mer. machinist, and township supervisor/assessor; chairman Lake County Republicans, ãember 9th district Republican executive comm.; Lions, Farm Bureau, Michigan united Conservation Clubs; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. DONALD H. GILMER 48th Representative District: Counties of Calhoun (part), and Kalamazoo (part). Republican, of Augusta; born November 29, 1945 at Battle Creek; graduate of Kellogg High school Hickory corners, Michigan, 2 years Michigan state university, MSU Kellogg Fellow -1968-1971; children: Laura, Steve, and Jason; married to Kathleen A. Barnes; protestant; co-owner and operator of Hillcrest Orchards, 570 acre tree fruit farm; Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners 1973-1974 - vice-chairman and chairman 1974, member Kalamazoo County Republican Party Executive Committee, member Michigan Farm Bureau, member Kalamazoo County Human Services Commission 1975-1976, governor's appointment 1975 Michigan Agriculture Labor Commission. Elected to House of Representatives in 1976' Re-elected in 1978, 1980 and 1982. Serves as member of Appropriations Committee and subcommittees of Mental Health, Public Health, K-12 Education, Depaftment of Education, Higher Education, Agriculture, Joint Capital Outlay, Supplementals & Transfers. JACK L. GINGRASS 109th Representative District: Counties of Delta, Dickinson, and Menominee. Democrat, of Iron Mountain; born August 27, l92l at Marquette, attended Northern Michigan University; married, 7942, to the former Betty Jenkins; children: Mary Ellen, Robert, Jack, Shari, and seven grandchildren; owner of Standard Printing Co., Iron Mountain; served as County Supervisor, on city council, as Mayor; Air Force World War II 40 months; Methodist; V.F.W., American Legion, Amvets, Lions Club, Elks Club, Industrial Development Corp., Chamber of Commerce; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and again in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1982. CARL F. GNODTKE 43rd Representative District: County of Berrien (part). Republican, of Sawyer; born Jan. 2, 1936 in Weesaw Township (Mich.); high school graduate, short courses; married in 1958 to the former Mary Jane Frame; children: Julie, Jacquie, Charlie, Calvin and Lora; Trinity Lutheran Church Sawyer; farmer; township officer, Berrien County commissioner, county drain commissioner,- County parks and recreation commission, County board of public works, southwest district president Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, executive board State Association of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners; board of directors Galien River Soil Conservation District, board of directors Berrien County Economic Development Corp. member Farm Bureau, National Grape Co-op, Berrien County G.O.P.; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN 50th Representative District: County of Jackson (part). Democrat, of Jackson; born May 12, 1933 at Jackson; 8.,{., University of Michigan' 1959; married Janet Stark, 1958; children: Margaret, John, Martin, Michael, Robert, Gerald, and Maureen; product mgr., Rheem Mfg.; Jackson City Commissioner, 1967-73; U.S. Army 1953-55; Roman Catholic; St. Johns Parish; elected to the House of Representatives in November, 1972. 136 MICHIGAN MANUAL

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 State University; married June 18, 1955, children: Cheryl, Charlie III, Marcella, Cynthia, and Mark; St. Johns United Methodist Church; 1970 Oakland County Commissioner; civic affiliations: Oakland County Branch NAACP, Pontiac Chapter Democratic Club, 100 Club-Oakland County Democratic Committee, Pontiac Area Urban League, Clinton Valley Center Advisory Committee, Boy Scouts of America-Oakland County Chapter; community affiliations: Maracci Temple #13, Wolverine Consistory #6, Gibraltar Lodge #19, Ca¡r Street Block Club, Sylvan Lake Lodgs #723, Society of Afro American Police, Optimist International Club of Pontiac; past affrliations: National Democratic Convention 1972, National Black Convention 1972, 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 board, Pontiac Chapter NAACP, Pontiac Urban Coalition, Consumer Education for the Deaf, National Democratic Conve¡tion 1976, Pontiac Opportunities Industrialization Center, Native American Indian Group, Inc.; awards: Pontiac Chapter NAACP 1969, Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1972, Pontiac New Life Committee 1973, Pontiac Stadium Authority 1973, 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 1976, 761st Tank Battalion & Allied Veterans Association, Pontiac 1976, La L.U.C.E. and the Latino Community, Pontiac 1976, Oakland County Coalition of Welfare Rights 1976, Michigan State Police Troopers Association 1976, Trinity Baptist Church, Pontiac 1976, AMVETS 1976, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons 1977, Paralyzed Veterans of America 1977, Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home, Eaton Rapids, 1977, American Legion 1977, Pontiac Beautification Council 1977, Ameican Legion, Chief Pontiac Post 1977-1978, The Social Puertorrequens of Pontiac 1977, Community Arts Center, Michigan State University 1979, Chicano-Latino Substance Abuse Programs 1979, Oakland University 1979, Wayne State University 1979, City of Pontiac, Board of Education 1980; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972, re-elecfed 1974, 1976, 1978 and in 1982. MICHAEL D. HAYES 102nd Representative District: Counties of Gratiot (pa¡t), and Midland. Republican, of Midland; born January 12, I95l at Owosso; graduate Central Michigan University: BS psychology 1973, MSA administration 1980; married (DebrÐ 1973, sons Benjamin and Jonathan; Congregational; Midland County Clerk 1977-19130; Optimist International (Optimist of the year 1979), Sons of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Sigma Iota Epsilon national scholastic honor society in business administration, Outstanding Young Men of America 1981, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland County Republican executive committee, Michigan Republicans, Governor's Energy Awareness Advisory Commission; C.M.U. Alumni Board of Directors and Development Board; Big Brothers of Midland County Board of Directors; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. CURTIS HERTEL : l2th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born March 7, 1953 af Detroit; graduate Denby High School honors 1971, BS Wayne State University 1976; married September 1973,wne Vickie, sons Curtis and Matthew, a daughter 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; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. THOMAS L. HICKNER 101st Representative District: County of Bay (part). Democrat, of Bay City; born February 26, 1954 at Fort Eustis, VA: All Saints High School (Bay City) 1972, B.A. Michigan State University 1979, M.B.A. Western Michigan University BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 137

Representatives in 1982; marned 1979; Roman Catholic; fiscal analyst; elected to House of ¡rlovember, 1982' PAUL HILLEGONDS (part)' J4th Representative District: Counties of Allegan and Barry Republican, of Éoiland; born March 4, 1949 at Holland; B.A. University of Michigan; married to Judith Kay in 191; Reformed Church in America; former legislative and aãministrative assistani to congressman ; Jaycees, Ripon Society, Phi Beta Kappa; Co-mon Cause; elected to House of Representatives in 1978; Assistant Minority Leadet. PHILIP E. HOFFMAN 23rd Representative District: Counties of Ingham (part)' and Jackson (part)' Republican, of Horton; born November 10, 1951 in Jackson; Lumen christi, A.G.s., Jackion Community College lnz, B.S. criminal justice/police administration Ferris State 1974, gradtate studies school of education MSU; married Dennise Fitzgerald January 1977, sons R. Jacob, IIi, and Benjamin Fitzgerald; Roman Catholic lifelong member Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church; law enforcement officer Jackson County Sheriffs Department; graduate Michigan Law Enforcement Officer Training Council, police instructor for Lamb foethod Baton- Training, graduate Michigan Highway and Traffic Institute, Accident Investigation (Msu), police instructor Training Academy (MLEOTC), graduate Drug Enforcément Administration Seminar for Law Enforcement, DEA instruction in Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs for Law Enforcement Officers, graduate of MLEOTC Basic Training for Michigan Police Officers; Republican Party of Jackson, past president Jackson Community College Alumni Association, Jackson Community College Associates, University of Michigan Alumni Club of Jackson, lifetime membership college fraternity Alpha Sigma Chi, National Sheriffls Association, Southern Michigan Law Enforcement Association, Jackson County Deputies Association, Right to Life of Jackson, Fraternal Order of Eagles-612, charter mernber Hanover-Horton Jaycees, past board member 6th Congressional District, Republican Comm:, Jackson County Republicán Executive Committee, co-chairman 1980 Reagan-Bush presidential campaign for Jackson County; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. DAVID C. HOLLISTER 57th Representative District: County of Ingham (part). Democrat, of Lansing; born Kalamazóo April 3, 1942;8.A. (with honors) history & political science 1965 Michigan State University, M.A. (with honors) history & political science 1968 Michigan state university; married Judy Artz 1962, children: Jerry, Todd, Robert (Bobby); Edgewood United Church; teacher; County Commissioner 1968-74, chair 1973-74; named Naiion¡il Public Citizen of the Year 1974 by the National Association of Social Workers; electêd to Hoüse of Representatives in 1974; operates several community task forces; appoiniêd chair House Committee on Mental Hea[th 1977-78; member Special Joint Comflittee on Aging 1977-, chair 1979-, received Latino Award 1977; received Michigan Association of Retarded Citizens Public Service Award 1978; received Michigan Association of Children's Agencies Legislator of the Year Award 1979; received Council for Prevention of child Abuse ánd 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 1981; received Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs Award 1981; Michigan Economics for Human Development Humanitarian Award, 1982; appointed to House Appiopriations Committee 197%; chair, Corrections Subcommittee of Appropriations 197981; ihaii, Social Services Subcommittee of Appropriations 1981-; member of Mental Health, Public Health, Tranófers/Supplementals, Energy, Toxic Waste and Federal/Sta.tell-ocal Government Subcommittees of Appropriations 1983-.

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; 138 MICHIGAN MANTJAI,

lifetime member of the NAACP; member of Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Michiga¡ Democratic Black Caucus, Urban Alliance, Economic Club, Friends of Belle Isle, Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, former Chair of the Michigan Legislative Blacl¡ 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 Higl¡ School, bachelor of science University of Detroit, masters in education Wayne State University; married 16 years, children: Denise, Anthony, and Jeffery; Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ; owner, Buttons and Bows Nurseries and Preparatory School; Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Pi Lamba Theta sorority, N.A.A.C.P., National Squaws, Inc., Patrons of the Arts for the Paradise Theater/Orchestra Hall Board of Directors; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. D. J. JACOBETTI 108th Representative District: Counties of Baraga and Marquette. Democrat, of Negaunee; born at Negaunee July 20, 1920; graduate of St. Paul's High School; married; children: Judith K., Colin K. and Dominic Jr.; sales representative; member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Moose, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rod and Gun Club, Young Democratic Club, Druids, Northern Michigan Athletic Club, Lions Club, Golden Wildcat Club, Marquette Club, Boys Town of Italy, Inc., honorary member AMVETS Post 1241' honorary member Veterans of Foreign Wars; elected to the House of Representatives in 1954 and to each succeeding session of the Legislature. SHIRLEY JOHNSON 68th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, ofRoyal Oak; born December 14,1937; graduate Parker High School, Chicago; attended Wayne State University and Oakland Community College; married 1957, husband Clifford, children: Clifford P. and Garret M.; Presbyterian; member and past pres. Royal Oak Republican Women's Club, Republican City Director, director Oakland Co. Lincoln Republican Club, member League of Women Voters, chairperson State Study of Intergovernmental Relations, member Michigan Republican Women's Task Force, member Oakland Co. "300" Club, delegate Republican State Conventions, chairperson Oakland Co. Community Development Advisory Council 1977-1980, charter member Royal Oak Concerned Citizens for Better Schools, member Royal Oak PTA, past member Berkely PTA, member Friends of Royal Oak Library, member Royal Oak-Beverly Hills Home Improvement 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, Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., & district coordinator for former State Representative David L. Campbell; 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. 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 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t39

vears prior to election to the Michigan State Legislature. Former ofücer of the Manufacturers Ñational Bank of Detroit. past president of the Ga¡den City Board of Education - served 8 years: served as treasurer of the Northwestern Guidance Clinic of Wayne County; served on the Garden City Hospital Boa¡d; past president of the Garden City Jaycees. lVon the Outstanding Young Man of the yea¡ in 1963; veteran; former professional musician and sang with Don Large Choir on WJR Radio; received the 1981 Michigan PTA Educational Service Awa¡d. Elected to House of Representatives November, 1972, and re-elected in November 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1982; appointed Special Administrator to the Speaker, lW, ß79, 1981 and 1983; serves on following committees: Chairman, Education Committee,; Vice-Chairman, public Works; member of Corporations and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Energy Committee. Previously served as Vice-Chairman, Education Committee; Chairman, Colleges and Universities Committee; 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 Legislatures, and as a Michigan delegate to the Education Commission of the States. Was elected Chairman in March, 1979,to the Michigan Education Council, and appointed a member of the States Advanced Leadership Program Services, Midwest Region' CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK 8th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born June 25, 1945 at Detroit; A.S. Ferris State College; B'S. Western Michigan University; M.S. University of Michigan; children: Kwame and Ayanna; member: Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church; teacher; Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1980; Member, Order of Women Legislators; awarded the Wayne State University Board of Governor's award for outstanding Legislative Leadership, 1982; Chairperson, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, 1983-84 Session; elected to House of Representatives in 1978. JACK E. KIRKSEY 35th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Livonia; born November 21, 1928 at Atlanta, Georgia; Southeastern High School Detroit 1947, Wayne State University, B.S. 1952, M.A. 1959, Ed. Spec. 1961; married- 1953, children: Amy, Jaymes, and Matthew; Korean Conflict 1952-54 U.S. Air Force lst Lt., presently Lt. Col. AF Reserve; school principal; director ofprobation l6th District Court; Kimberly Oaks Civic Ass'n, past president; Livonia Probation Officers' Association president; P.T.A.; Boy Scout leader; Livonia Mayor's Citizen of the Year Award 1975; Livonia Educational Administrators Organization, past president; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977, to fill a vacancy. M. L. MICKEY KNIGHT 96th Representative District: County of Muskegon (part). Republican, of Muskegon; born October 10, 1946 at Hamilton, ; graduate Adrian High School 1965, pre-law multidisciplinary program MSU 1965-1970 Major areas sociology, psychology, political science, MA educational administration MSU- 1979; maried 1968, children: Stacey and Jon; St. Jean's Catholic Church; 1965-1970 MSU student government Vice-President of Dorm, Vice-President of Complex Council, chairman Varsity Club Special Executive Committee Campus Disturbances; baseball 3 varsity letters and following honors: Most Improved, set- 2 school records, led Big Ten in pitching, drafted by Cleveland Indians, won gol'd medal as pitcher for U.S. All-Star Team in 1968 Mexico City Olympic International Tournament, named honorary citizen of Tucson, Arizona, Outstanding Senior Baseball Player; 1972-present: have played for several state teams including Sullivans, twice traveled to Haarlem, Netherlands for International Competition; 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 140 MICHIGAN MANUAL

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-Ocean¿ C.A.A.P. Youth Employment Task Force, Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Rotary Yout[¡ Leadership Conference District 629 and 636, Muskegon County Juvenile Justice subcomr¡i1- tee, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Michigan State University Alumni Varsity Club, Muskego¡ County delegate Republican State Convention, Muskegon County Republican executive committee; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980.

DONALD W. KOIVISTO 110th Representative District: Counties of Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon. Democrat, of Mass City; born August 18, 1949 at Ironwood; graduate Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood 1967, BS education (major in political science) Central Michiga¡ University 1971; married 1971, children: Adam, Matt, and Tim; member St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mass City; elected to House of Representatives in 1980.

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 The 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 Economic Club of Grand Rapids, member World Affairs Council & Grand Rapids Art Museum, past member International Committee U.S. Chamber of Commerce, former chairman board of deacons East Congregational Church, past president Blythefield Country Club, member Peninsular Club; 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 13 years, daughters Jennifer and Katherine; Our Lady of Good Counsel; financia.l analyst Ford Motor Credit Co.; Kiwanis, Jaycees, Y.M.C.A., 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, 7948 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, Common Cause, Michigan Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in 1980. EDWARD E. MAHALAK 37th Representative Ðistrict: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Romulus; attended Wayne State University and Detroit College of Law; married; children: Gregory and Denise; veteran of World War II, U.S. Air Force; elected Justice of the Peace to three consecutive four-year terms beginning in 1955; member of St. Aloysius Church, Romulus; Ushers Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9568; elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, and to each succeeding session. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 141

THOMAS C. MATHIEU 92nd Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born Sheboygan, Wisconsin Dec. 2, 1936; married Luan J' Lanning, children: Susan, Thomas, Jeffrey, Lori; former director Community Development, Kent community Action Program, elected to House of Representatives in 1974, 1976, 1978,1980, and 1982; elected Majority whip for 1975-76 session; elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for 1977-78, 1979-80. l98l-82, and 1983-84 sessions' JOHN M. MAYNARD 74th Representative District: County of Macomb (part). Democrat, of St. Clair Shores; born in Tennessee April 13, 1929; B.B.A. University of Detroit; married 1949, 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 195G51; AMVETS Post 121, The American Legion post 385, Delta Sigma Pi life member; councilman, city of st. clair Shores; elected to House of Representatives in 1974. ROBERT D. McGEE 24th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Republican, of Union Lake; born October 15, 1940 at Detroit; graduate Henry Ford High SchoòI, Detroit, studied civil engineering at L.I.T., Michigan Municipal Clerks Institute (3 program); ma¡ried lraduate and continuing certification, Michigan State University year iuly la, 1962 at Detroit, wife Joan, three sons: David 19, Alex 17, and Danny 16; served in U.S. ¡lr Force; former employment Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Consulting Engineers (May 1963 to July 1972), Mc$ee Insurance Agency owner/operator 1975-1976; Michigan Townships Association (Oakland County chapter), International Institute of Municipal Clerks, candidate for Certified Municipal Clerk, Oakland County Municipal Clerks Association, Michigan Public Employer Labor Relations Assoc., Michigan Society of Planning Officials, Michigan Munlcipat cemetery Association; west oakland YMCA 1969 to present, Huron Valley Hospitat, lnc., 1978 to present; Union Lake Jaycees 1969 to present - president 1975-1976, Multi-Lakes Conservation Association 1972 to present, Boys Club of Oxbow Lake, Union Lake Evening Optimist Club, Commerce Estates Subdivision Improvement Association, Wixom Northstars Juvenile Hockey Team, Commerce Township Planning Commission, Commerce Township Incorporation Study; elected to House of Representatives in November, te82' RUTH B. McNAMEE 65th Representative District: County of Oakland (part)' Republican, of Birmingham; born New York city; married 1946 to William A.; children: Jo Anne (Mrs. P. John Jãncek) and Jeffrey; Bucknell University, A.B. degree; Mayor of Birmingham, l97!7l; City Commissioner, 1965-1974; Oakland County Board of Supervisors, 1968; vestryman, christ church cranbrook, 7962-65; President of churchwomen, 196G61; Board of Directors, Birmingham, Community House; Birmingham Youth Assistance Committee, 1966-70; Community Action Council on Drug Abuse; Governor Milliken's Special Commission on Local Government, 197G72; Board of Trustees, Michigan Municipal League, 19'10-73; Special Legislative committee on Public Employment Relations Act, 1973; Governor Romney's Commission on women, 1968; Board of Governors, Cranbrook schools, 1972-75; Americãn Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Ford Citizen of the Year, 1968; ..Who's Who of American women"; Distinguished service Awa¡d, Bucknell, 1975; elected, Trustee of Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, 1977-80; First recipient, Liz Kummer Award, 1979, presented by American Association of university women, "Member Extraordinary"; Advisoiy Board, Continuum Center, Oakland University; 1981 Legislator of the Year, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police; Board of Trustees, Bucknell University, 1982-87: elected to House of Representatives 194, re-elected 1976, 1978,1980, and 1982. MATTHEW MCNEELY 3rd Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, born May ll, 1920, Millen, Georgia; attended Highland Park Junior College, 142 MICHICAN MANUAL

Lansing Community College; married, 5 children; member Pine Grove Baptist Church; p¡s. to being elected state representative employed as consultant, Michigan State Board 6¡ Escheats, education director of Local 306, U.A.W. four years, vice chairman l6th Congressional District six years, president, 18th & 20th- wards Democratic Club; listed in Who's Who in Midwest,- Who's Who in Black America, member.N.A.A.C.P., Urban League. National Conference of State Legislators (N.C.S.L.) and in 1978 received Michigan International Certificate of Leadership Award; member board of directors Michigan Partners of the Americas, executive committee The National Legislative Black Clearing House; serves on advisory board Carmel Hall, Michigan's largest facility for the elderly. Elected to House s¡ Representatives in 1964; elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore 1969 and 1971, Speaker þs Tempore 1973 through 1982 and re-elected for 1983-84; appointed chairman of House Committee on Insurance and member of Committees on Education, Labor, State Affairs, Legislative Council and Democratic Personnel Officer; elected in 1974 Secretary of C.O.LL. Conference of Insurance Legislators, in 1975 as 2nd Vice President C.O.I.L., in 1976 as -Vice President C.O.I.L., in 1977 as President C.O.I.L.; in 1976 appointed to Intergovernmental Relations Committee in Washington, D.C., and in 1978 elected President of N.C.B.S.L. (National Caucus Black State Legislators). 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 ag a school teacher, Representative Middaugh is a graduate of Paw Parv High School, Ferris State College, and Western Michigan University. 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 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 1974 to 1978. 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 Politics. Middaugh is a member of the Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, American Hunting Club, Van Buren County Historical Society, Western Michigan University Alumni Association, and serves as President of the Ferrìs State College Alumni Association. Representative Middaugh serves in a leadership capacity in the House as Assistant Minority Whip. He serves on the Conservation and Environment Committee, the Hunting and Fishing subcommittee, the Corporations and Finance Committee, the Insurance Committee, and the Senior Citizens and Retirement Committee. 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 groÌver; Fenton Township Board 11 years; life member Michigan Horticulture Society Board of Directors 1968-1974, Linden Area Chamber of Commerce president 1975-1976,- Farm Bureau, National Ski Patrol director 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, and 1982. RAYMOND M. MURPHY 17th 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: Krystal, Leslie, Raymond Jr., Anita, James and Clinton; Baptist; 36th District Court officer, former aide to Congressman ; BIOCRAPHICAL SKETCHES 143 ron con delegate, congressional district chairman, sec./Treas. Young Dems; member 13th ãonqressional Dstrict Democratic Party, AFSCME Local #25,UAW Local #3i real estate November' 1982. igen-t; elected to House of Representatives in KEITH MUXLOW and St. Clair (part). Tgth Representative District: Counties of Sanilac, Republican, of Brown City; born October 12, 1933 at Brown City in Sanilac County; *Á¿iut of Brown City High School; single; U.S. Army 1955-1957; co-owner/manager Brown "6¡fy tnaustriat Park: Brown City Council 1969-1972, mayor 1972-1980, treasurer of Sanilac Trustees, ðounty Republicans; Brown City Rotary, Marlette Community Hospital Board of ãio*n City Area Health Center, Brown City Building Authority; elected to House of Representatives in 1980. ERNEST W. NASH 56th Representative District: County of. Eaton. Republican, of Dimondale; born Bay city sept. 10, 1930; junior, Michigan State university; marriìd to Sandy; 3 children: Edward Mark, Steven, Tracy; two step-children: Todd Mohr, ii"k Moht; former State Police officer; U.S. Navy 4 years; Eaton County Shrine Club, Lions Club, Michigan State Police Command Officers Assoc., member of First Presbyteriari Church, DimondaJe; elected to House of Representatives in 1974. RUDY J. NICHOLS 20th Representative District: County of Oakland (part)' Republican, of waterford; bor4 August 26, 1945 at Flint; B.A. Michigan state university, J.D. Detroit College of Law; married 1967, son Jason and daughter Jodie; Methodist; attorney (former deputy city attorney, Pontiac); J.c.I. senate, cAI, Inc., Optimists of waterford, òakhnd county chamber of commerce, Michigan, and Michigan Bar Association; elected to House of Representatives in Novembet, 1982. MICHAEL E. NYE 41st Representative District: Counties of Branch and Hillsdale. Republican, of Litchfield; born ar Indianapolis. IN; warren central High school, B.s. animãl 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 orgahizations, 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 univèrsity (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 Lodi Township Board 8 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 Novembet, 1982. JAMES E. O'NEILL, JR. 85th Representative District: County of Saginaw (part). Democrat, of Saginaw; born May 26, 1929, at Saginaw; graduate of St. Mary's Cathedral High School, 1947; CenTral Michigan University, 1951, A.B. degree; University of Michigan, 1958, M.A. degree; children: Margaret Ruth and James E. III; former teacher and school administrator; U.S. Army, 1951-53; Roman Catholic, member St. Stephen Catholic Church' 144 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Saginaw; member of American Legion, Post 439, NAACP, Sigma Tau Delta (honorarv English fraternity), Saginaw Fordney Club, Saginaw Pioneer Club, St. Mary Cathed¡a1 Athletic Association; Brothers of Kosciuzko Pulaski Club; Germania Club of Saginaw; elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and each succeeding session; served as Democratic Personnel Director 196G67; elected Democratic Majority Whip 1968-69 and 197G71, elected Associate Speaker Pro-Tempore 1973-74 and 1975-76; Commissioner, the Educatio¡ Commission of the United States, 1975-76; Member, Education Block Grant Advisory Committee. RALPH A. OSTLING 103rd Representative District: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, Oscoda, Otsegs and Roscommon. Republican, of Roscommon; born Jaly 3, 1927 at Roscommon; B.S., Central Michigan University; M.4., Michigan State University; married, 1947; són: Kurt; teacher; townslrjp clerk 17 years; U.S. Navy, World Wa¡ II; Lutheran; V.F.W.; Am. Vets.; Rotâxy Int.; Elks, Lions; elected to the House of Representatives, November, 1972.

SIDNEY OUWINGA 18th Representative District: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford. Republican, of Marion; born August 24, lg27 at Marion; married April 14, 1950, children: Carl Thomas, Dale John, Kathy Sue, and Robert; Christian Reformed; potato farmer; commissioner Osceola County 10 years, immediate past president of Michigan Association 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, one daughter, Dawn Marie; Ypsilanti township trustee; U.S. Army; Baptist; Jaycees; P.N.A.; Ypsilanti Outstanding Young Man of 1972; One of Five Outstanding YoungMenof Michigan, 19f2;appearedintheOutstandingYoungMenof America, 1970; Phi Delta Kappa; elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 and to each succeeding session. Speaker of the House. 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 Honôr 1965, North Manchester, Indiana; M.A. Western Michigan University 1969; married 1966, children: Xanne 13, Katrina 11, Robert 9, Kalynn 7, and Melinda 3; 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; elected to House of Representatives November 2, 1982. JEFFREY D. PADDEN 30th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat of Wyandotte; born February 22, l95l at Wyandotte. Graduate of Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte, 1968. Attended Michigan State University, 1968-1971. Married, one child' Member of Local 5, Detroit Federation of Musicians (AFL-CIO). Member, Board qf Directors, Downriver Citizens Office. Faculty Member for Rutgers University Seminar, "KpY Decision Makers," 1982. Elected 10 the Michigan House of Representatives, November 1974. Re-elected November 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1982. Serves as chair of the House Corrections ' Committee. Also serves as a member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Public Health, . Taxation and the Joint Legislative Council. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 145

ARY ELLEN PARROTT District: Courity of Macomb (part). 26th RepreserÍiative St. Lawrence Democrat, of Utica; born Mary Ellen Devereauxl]day 4, 1943 in Michigan; ,r¡I¡ School, Utica and Oakland University background in math and business administration; 'j,i"¡"¿ to William J. Parrott in 1965, 2 daughters Marilyn (Lyn) 16 and Barbara (Barb) 15; Ï,î-¡er St. Kierans Church, Utica; former administrative teller N.B.D., former Planning äin'mi.rion member, former Treasurer Shelby Twp. 1976-1980, forri'rer vice chairperson ãi,,itr"".t"rn Michigan Council of Góvernments; member Business ¿ind Professional Women's House Representatives äiuU, *"rnt"t Macomb Child Guidance Clinic Board; elected to of ¡¡ November, 1982. VINCENT "JOE'' PORRECA (part). 27th Representative District: County of Wayne Democrat, ofTrenton: born October'17, lg4l at Greensburg, PA; Trenton High School Mãnagement; i9ã0, attended Wayne County Community College and Chrysler Institute of 1966, soni Vincent A. and victor J.; Roman catholic (st. Timotþ's Parish); 's'upervisor,Ái¡"a Chemical Division, Chrysler Corporation; 5 years precinct delegate Trenton City ðo:uncit, 2 years Trenton Mayor Pro-tem; Trenton Democratic Club, ParenlTeacher ólianzation, Junior Achievement Advisory Council, Downtown Redevelopment Commis- .iã-n, fnigtttr of Columbus Council #3615, former member Police OfTicers' Association, Motor City Traffic Club, UAW and Steelworkers; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. THOMAS G. POWER l04th Representative District: Counties of Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau. Republican, of Traverse City; born October 21, 1950 at Traverse City; Traverse City High S"noãt, C*lóton College (ecolomics), University of Michigan (law), New York University (taxation); married in ep¡t, 19f32; lawye4 Rotary Club of Traverse City; 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 Maich 16, lg43 at Detroit; graduate Anrrunciation High scnoãl tgoo, 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 Ciub, 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. cential Michigan university; married in 1973i childien: clifton and Amy; Methodist; television producer-director; former member Elks, Lions, Jaycees, National Association of Educationál Broadcasters, Sigma Delta Chi; mel.nber of Board of Advisors of the Michigan Child Study Association; eleõted to House of Representatives in 1978; House Republican Caucus Chairman, 1983-84. SAL ROCCA Tist Representative District: County of Macomb.(Þart) Democrat, of Sterling Heights; born october 29, 1946 at Rome, Italy; southeastern High School (Detroit), industìial technology graduate Cass Tech and Macomb County Community College, graduate real estate institute University of Michigan; single, Catholic, St. Blase Church ljterling Heights); Reserve Officers Training Corps; Macomb County Association for 146 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Retarded Citizens, Americans of Italian Origin Society, U.A.W. Local 157, Keep Michig¿¡ Beautiful; elected to House of Representatives in 1974, re-elected in 1976, 1978 and 1982. WILLIAM J. RUNCO 31ót Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Republican, of Dearborn; born January 23, 1957 at Detroit; B.A. Apr. 1979 University s¡ Michigan Dearborn, law degree Dec. 1981 University of Michigan; University of Michig¿¡ Dearborn,- James B. Angell Scholarship Award for four semesters, Who's Who Amo¡p -Students in American Universities and Colleles 1978-1n9, William J. Branstrom Freshmai Prize; single; Divine Child Church; Wayne County Commissioner 1981-1983; Italian Americ¿¡ Fraternal Club, Dearborn Pioneers Club, Dearborn Jaycees, O'Kelly Council Knights of Columbus; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

NELSON W. SAUNDERS 7th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit, born July 10, 1949; Lawrence Institute of Technology, Wayne State University; married, children: Windy, Alexis, Nathan; lst Congressiona"l District Democratic Party Org. Trade Union Leadership Council, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Urban Alliance, Continental African Chamber of Commerce; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

THOMAS E. SCOTT 82nd Representative District: County of Genesee (part). Democrat, of Flint; born July ll,lg43 at Flint; attended Mott Community College; single, daughter Jennifer; veteran USAR; former executive director Genesee County Democratic Party 1,973-75; elected to House of Representatives June 28, 1977 fo ftll a vacancy. JELT SIETSEMA 94th Representative District: County of Kent (part). Democrat, of Wyoming; born May 7, l92l aT Grand Rapids; Lee High School graduate and attended Radio Electronics Television School; married August 12, 1948; wife, Betty, children: Keith G., Sherri J. and Gary B.; electronics technician; veteran of World War II, staff sergeant, European Theater, 1942-45; member of Eighth Reformed Church, American Legion, Post 208, AMVETS, West Michigan Environmental Society, Kent County Association for Reta¡ded Children, The Physically Impaired Association of Michigan, and the Wyoming Lions Club; elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976,1978, 1980 and 1982.

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, 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. 197Y1982; elected in Special Election Apr. 13, 1982; re-elected in November, 1982.

VIRGIL C. SMITH, JR. 10th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born at Detroit July 4, 1947; Pershing High School 1965, B.A, political science Michigan State University, law degree Wayne State University Law School 1972; marned January I, l97l: Vernon Chapel A.M.E.; attorney at law; City of Detrolt 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 tr- F $' Yr' e: BToGRAPHTCAL SKETCHES ¡. 147

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ronsolidated Black Economic Develop-ment Inc.; member: National Bar Assoc., Wolverine ' ãu. Ar.o"., State Bar of Michigan, executive Board member New Detroit; elected to House ãf R"pt"t.tttatives 1976. .:: FRANCIS R. SPANIOLA , g7th Representative District: Counties of Livingston (part), and Shiawassee. I Democrat, of Corunna; born Corunna June 8, 1935; Bachelor of Arts political science MSU, oradvate studies MSU. history and education Taft Institute; married Carol Klempirik in 1957, It itdr.o' 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 nf Columbus (Owosso), Shiawassee Historical Society, Shiawassee Agricultural Society, , it¿lian-American Club (Lansing), National Historical Society, Michigan Education Associa- lion, National Education Association, Lions Club (Corunna), ZCBJ (Owosso), Sons of Italy lFlint); officer at large Michigan Democratic Party 1973-75, chairperson Shiawassee County òemocratic Parfy :1971-75i elected to House of Representâtives in 1974. GORDON R. SPARKS :' Representative District: County of Oakland (part). :.. 63rd 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 WEXL Radio in Royal Oak, former member of Troy : Board of Education; member of Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. 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 éociology, master's magna cum laude in social work Michigan State University; married in 1971' son Todd, daughter Michelle; united Methodist; Ingham county commissioner ln5-1n8, 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 ii happen in Michigan" April edition of Redbook Magazine 1977, featured in government textbook Anterícan Government: Changing Political Experiences, Prentiss-Hall Publishittg co. l!77, 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 Legislator of the Year Awa¡d 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 Year Award The Detroit News, 1982; Outstanding Legislator 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 Michigan Families Award presented by Michigan Council on Family Relations 1983; elected to House of Representatives in 1978.

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., añd Sue J.; United Methodist Church, Berrien Springs; World War II veteran; resort owner/operator; county commissioner 10 years, chairman County Board ofCommissioners 2 years, school board chairman 7 years,justice ofthe peace 8 years, chairman Southwestern Regional Planning Com. 2 years; Rotary Club president' 148 MICHIGAN MANUAL

Jaycee president, State Jaycee vice-president; chairman of fund drives (Red Cross, Cancer, United Fund, Hospital) board of directors Twin Cities Area Development Corporation, board of directors 4-H Foundation, board of directors and executive committee West Michig¿q 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). Democrat, of Detroit; born November L5, 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 s¡ the Wayne County Charter Commission; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1970, re-elected in 1972 and in 1982. STANLEY STOPCZYNSKI llth Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born July 29, 1934 in Detroit; graduate Sacred Heart Seminary Higf¡, 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; Exchange Club, Polish Legion of American Veterans, LaSalle College Park Improvement Association and 14th Congressional District; elected to House of Representa- tives in 1978. JOHN GREGORY STRAND 84th Representative District: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola (part). Republican, of Lapeer; born May ll , 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; Catholic, member of Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer; speechwriter Perk-for-Senate Campaign (Ohio) Fall 1974; Lapeer Rotary Club, Lapeer County Farm Bureau, Lapeer County Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Prosecutors Association of Michigan, American Bar Association; elected to the House of Representatives in 1980. RICHARD F. SULLIVAN 2lst Representative District: Counties of Monroe (part), and Wayne (part). Democrat, of New Boston; born December 14, l9L2 at Springfield, IL; 2 years Wicker School of Fine Arts, 3 years University of Detroit; married in 1940, children: Dorothy Lynn, Elizabeth Ann, Gerald Richard; Roman Catholic, St. Stephens, New Boston; accountant, Huron Township, trustee, treasurer, and supervisor; Democratic Party of Michigan, Monroe Democratic Party, 15th Congressional District Democratic Party, Western Wayne County Democratic Party; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. ETHEL TERRELL 9th Representative District: 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 office 1962-1977; former president Highland Park City Council, councilwoman 10 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 serv,ed 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 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES t49

alfiliatton. established self-funded Community Service Center, Teen Drop-In Center and i^unded White Wood Senior Citizens Center, past president Springhill Baptist Church Senior 6¡eir, works with Missionary Society, member Public Relations Department of National g¿ptist Convention, etc., member Rosa L. Craig Club, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Highland park Chamber of Commerce, former member Southern Christian Leadership Council under ihe 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 13th congressional district, rnember and founder Highland Park Citizens for Good Government, founder of Michigan 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., 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 ú, 1978 Ethel Terrell Day in Highland Park by City Council and Mayor of Highland Park, recipient of Invaluable Service Award in governmental affairs in the community and state by Women's Convention Auxiliary to National Baptist Convention, first black elected council woman in Michigan and first elected council woman in Highland Park 1968, 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, membeí of Developmental Planning Council for Highland Park School System, member and one of the founders, Highland Park Caucus Club; Honorary Doctor of Law Degree, Urban Baptist Bible College, Detroit; serves as Civil Rights Chairperson, member of city government, Social Services & Youth, Transportation, Tourism & Recreation, Majority Whip; elected to House of Representatives in 1978, re-elected in 1980 and 1982. 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, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jon; Christian Reformed; businessman; Ottawa County Commissioner; National Association of Criminal Justice Planners; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. DONALD VAN SINGEL 19th 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 Kimberly; vegetable farming; Board of Directors, Grant State Bank; Board of Directors, Fremont Mutual Insurance Co.; Grant Reformed Church; U.S. Army 1966-67, former Capt. in U.S.A.R.; listed in Who's Who in American Politics; awarded certiñcate as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America of 1974. Elected to House of Representatives in 1972, re-elected 1974, re-elected 1976, re-elected 1978, re-elected 1980, re-elected 1982. Republican Floor Leader. TIMOTHY L. }VALBERG 40th Representative District: County of Lenawee. Republican, of Tipton; born April L2, 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 \'ARTNER 47th Representative District: County of Kalamazoo ( part). Republican, of Portage; born April 7,1939; East Detroit High School, B.A. accounting & 150 MICHIGAN MANUAL finance Michigan State University, master's in business administration, post graduate public school accounting & financing Western Michigan University, attended Michigan Technicai University and Wayne State University; manager/foreman General Motors Çorporatio¡' auditor State of Michigan Department of Treasury, school finance consultant State oi Michigan Department of Education, school business manager Portage Schools, self-employsj business owner; past president Portage Rotary Club, president Portage Chamber oi Commerce, former Portage City councilman, unit chairman United Way, Boy Scout leaderl secretary of administration committee St. Catherine Church, member Internationai Association of School Business Officials, member Michigan School Business Offrcials. member accounting & finance committee of School Business Officials, member S.W' Michigan School Business Officials, member and past director of Michigan School Invest¡sr1 Association, small business owner Stuff-N-Store; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982. JUANITA WATKINS 16th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born May ll, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois; graduate Wendell Phillips High School (Chicago), and Wayne State University's Labor School; children: Karen Denise, Thaddeus Cornelius Jr., Tamma¡a Lynne, and Margie; former membe¡ City of Detroi¡ Planning Commission, award of distinction for Michigan at the Regional Minority Women's Employment Conference in l98l; member Local 60GUAW, 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 Council 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 Legislators, NAACÞ; elected to the House of Representatives in 1978, 1980, and 1982; chairperson Labor Committee, serves on House City Government, Social Services and Youth, and Urban Affairs Committees. WILFRED D. WEBB 66th Representative District: County of Oakland (part). Democrat, of Hazel Park; born March 23, 1921 at Wheeler; bachelor's degree Alma College, master's Wayne State University, doctorate Wayne State University; married, wife Virginia, son Stephen; United Methodist Church; superintendent ofHazel Park Schools 1958-1977 (now retired); board member Oakland General Hospital, Lions International, Phi Delta Kappa educational fraternity, Michigan Association of School Administrators, American Association of School Administrators; elected to House of Representatives in June, 1982. 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 College; married, children: Mitzi, Dan, Don, Laurie, Peter, Greg; Lisa, Jimmy and Linda; Presbyterian, college administrator; School Boa¡d, City Council; Fraternal Order of Police; elected to House of Representatives in November, 1982.

JOE YOUNG, SR. 14th Representative District: County of Wayne (part). Democrat, of Detroit; born Milledgeville, GA July 15, 1927; marned,5 sons; U.S. Army; Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church; ZVz terms vice-chairman Board of Wayne County Commissioners, instrumental as county commissioner and state representative in bringing 4-H programs to urban areas; former chairman Black Police Recruitment Committee; chairman Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Justice Council, president Detroit Consumer Credit: Union, committeeman Local l0l AFSCME, stalï representative Council 23, appointed b/ Governor to Michigan Commission on Criminal Justice, former member UAW and Teamsters' presently member of S EMCOG, life member NAACP elected to House of ln Special Election March t9 974; re-elected ln November 974 1976 and ln 1982; appointed to House Appropriations Committee, chairman Mental Health subcommittee' ry-

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