Gary Owen (politician)
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Gary M. Owen | |
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62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office 1983–1988 | |
Governor | James J. Blanchard |
Preceded by | Bobby Crim |
Succeeded by | Lew Dodak |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1988 | |
Preceded by | Daisy Elliott |
Succeeded by | Kirk Profit |
Personal details | |
Born | Lawrence County, Alabama | September 9, 1944
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Gary M. Owen (born September 9, 1944) is a Democratic Michigan politician who served as a member and as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] Upon his election, Owen was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, the first-ever freshman appointed to that committee in history.[2]
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The main building for the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is named after Owen.
References
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Owen
- ^ "GCSI: Gary M. Owen, Director Emeritus". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
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