(Dem.), 6th Senate District. Born Belzoni, Miss., June 2, 1937; separated; 4 children. Graduate Springfield Technical H. S., Springfield, Mass.; A.A. Milw. Area Technical College 1964; B.S. UW-Milw. 1967. Former administrator employment and training program. Member Milw. Northside Dem. Unit, U.A.W. local (former head steward), former state Sunday school supt. Elected to Senate 1972 and 1976. Biennial committee assignments: 1979 - Governmental and Veterans Affairs (chp., also 1977, 1975, mbr. 1973); Agriculture, Labor and Local Affairs; Jt, Com. for Review of Administrative Rules (also 1977, 1975); State Supported Programs Study Com. (also 1977, 1975); Emergency Government Council (also 1977, 1975). 1977- Commerce (also 1975 ); Legis. Co. Corns. on Highways (also 1975), Native Americans (also 1975), Recodification of Alcoholic Beverage Laws (vice-chp.), Changing Enrollments, and Small Business. 1975 - Legis. Co. Education Com.; Gov.'s Com. on Migratory Labor (ohm., mbr. 1973 ). 1973 - Urban Affairs; Legis. Co. Spec. Com, on the Wis. Guaranteed Higher Education Plan. Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-8610; District: (414) 224-4811. Voting address: 2210 North 3rd St., Milwaukee 53212. Mailing address (office): Room 10 South, State Capitol, Madison 53702. (Blue Book 1979-80)Learn More
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