(Rep.), 6th Assembly District Born Shawano Co., September 21, 1940; married; 4 children, 7 grandchildren. Graduate Shawano H.S. Dairy farmer. Member: Shawano Co. Republican Party; Farm Bureau Federation (dir. 1975-77, 1984-90); Midwest Livestock Producers Co-op. (dir. 1975-77, 1984-90); Shawano Co. Farm Bureau (pres. 1972-74); Wis. Beef Council (dir. 1987-89); Federal Land Bank Co-op. (dir. 1974-77); Shawano Co. Dairy Promotion (pres. 1982-84). Elected to Assembly since 1990. Biennial committee assignments: 2003 - Transportation (chp., also 2001); Forestry (vice chp.); Agriculture (mbr. since 1995); Highway Safety (also 2001); Property Rights and Land Management; Legis. Coun. Com. on Recodification of Town Highway Statutes (co-chp.). 2001 - Rural Affairs and Forestry (chp. since 1999); Ways and Means (vice chp., mbr. 1999); Rural Economic Development Bd. (since 1997). 1999 - Conservation and Land Use; Legis. Coun. Coms. on Recodification of Operating While Intoxicated and Safety Laws Pertaining to Motor Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Boat or Snowmobile Operation, on State Tribal Relations. 1997 - Rural Affairs (chp., also 1995); Land Use (vice chp.); Children and Families; Education (also 1995); Leg. Coun. Com. on Conservation Laws Enforcement and American Indian Study Com. 1995 - Aging and Long-Term Care; Natural Resources (since 1991); Legis. Coun. Com. on the School Aid Formula. 1993 - Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Affairs; Trade, Science and Technology (ranking minority mbr.). 1991 - Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry; Public Health and Regulation; Small Business and Education or Training for Employment; Legis. Coun. Coms. on Private Forest Land Program (secy.), on Child Custody, Support and Visitation Laws. Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3097; (888) 529-0006 (toll free); District: (715) 526-3810. E-mail address: Rep.Ainsworth@legis.state.wi. us Voting address: (Town of Waukechon) W6382 Waukechon Road, Shawano 54166. Mailing address: Office: Room 309 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.

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