(Dem.), 85th Assembly District. Born Martinsburg, W. Va., Aug. 12, 1935; married; 2 children. Graduate Parsons H.S. Parsons, W. Va.; B.A. in poli. sci. West Virginia Univ. 1961; M.A. in philosophy Southern Illinois Univ. 1963; Ph.D. 1969. Assoc. prof. of philosophy, UW-Marathon; former weekly newspaper editor. Army 1955-57. Member Amer. Philosophical Assn., Wilderness Soc., Marathon Co. Child Devel. Agency Bd., Marathon Co. Dem. Party (past chp.), Citizens Natural Resources Assn. of Wis. Elected to Assembly 1974, 1976, 1978. Biennial committee assignments: 1979 - Criminal Justice and Public Safety ( chp., also 1977) ; Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems (Assem. vice-chp., co-chp. 1977 ); Retirement Research Com. (Assem. vice-chp., co-chp. 1977); Jt. Com. for Review of Adm. Rules (also 1977, resigned as vice-chp. 2/1/78, also mbr. 1975). 1977-Local Affairs (vice-chp., resigned 1/27/78); Legis. Council Spec. Coins. on Criminal Justice and the Physically and Developmentally Disabled, Determinate Sentencing (chp.), and Library Laws; Assembly observer Worker's Comp. Adv. Council; Council on Criminal Justice. 1975 - Engrossed Bills (vice-chp.); Municipalities; State Affairs. Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-0654; District: (715) 845-5496. Voting address: 408 S. 9th Avenue, Wausau 54401. Mailing address (office): 117-A West, State Capitol, Madison 53702. (Blue Book 1979-80)

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