(Dem.), 1st Senate District. Born town of Rockland, Brown County, Sept. 24, 1908; married. Educ. local sch.; attended St. Norbert Coll. 2 years. Legislator; former businessman, bank director, oil jobber. Member Cath. Order of Foresters (former chief ranger), Serra Club of Manitowoc (former pres.), Manitowoc Co. Conserv. and Educ. Pres. vill. of Whitelaw 1969-71; county supervisor 1958-79, board chp. 1962-70. Elected to Senate 1970, 1974. Biennial committee assignments: 1977 - Tourism (chp.); Commerce (vice-chp., also mbr. 1975 and its subcoms.). 1975 - Natural Resources (chp., also mbr. 1973, 1971) and Jt. Interim Com.; Legis, Council (also 1973, 1971), its h. Interim Highway Com., and Special Coins. on Income Factor in School Aid Formula, Solid Waste Management, State Transportation Plan; Natural Resources Council of State Agencies; State Capitol and Exec. Residence Bd. 1973 - Govt. and Vets. Affairs. 1971 - Agric. Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-3512; District: (414) 684-5125. Mailing address: 1339 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc 54220. Deceased January 27, 1977; special election to fill vacancy May 3, 1977. * Senator Martin died on January 27, 1977. (Blue Book 1977)Learn More
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