(Dem.), 80th Assembly District Born Madison, November 25, 1927; married; one child. Graduate Poynette H.S. 1945. Full-time legislator. Former electrician, gunsmith. Former chm. Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Served as Senate Sergeant at Arms 1975-78; U.S. Marshal 1978-82. Dekorra Town Chairman since 1981; served on Columbia County Board since 1982. Elected to Assembly 1970 and 1982; reelected since 1984. Majority Caucus Chairperson 1987,1985. Biennial committee assignments: 1989 - Small Business, Employment and Training (chp.); Criminal Justice and Public Safety (also 1987, 1985, vice chp. 1983 and chp. of its Subcom. on Law Enforcement); Tourism, Recreation and Government Operations; Transportation (also 1987); Veterans and Military Affairs (also 1987); Council on Traffic Law Enforcement; Council on Highway Safety (also 1987); Legis. Coun. Com. on Drug Law Enforcement (chp.). 1987 - Assembly Organization (also 1985); Rules (also 1985); Tourism, Recreation and Forest Productivity (also 1985 and chp. of its Subcom. on Promoting Wisconsin); Legis. Coun. Com. on Fox River System. 1985 - Aging; Legis. Coun. Corns. on Time-Share Property, on Well Contamination. 1983 - Revenue (chp.); Tourism and Recreation; Labor; Children and Human Development, Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-3404; District: (608) 635-2154. Voting address: (Town of Dekorra) N4940 Highway 51, Poynette 53955. Mailing address: (office) Room 13 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1989-90)

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