(Dem.), 7th Assembly District Born Milwaukee, Oct. 26, 1956; married; 1 daughter and 1 son. Grad. Milw. Hamilton H. S. 1974; B.A. in political science with honors, certificate in law studies, UW- Milwaukee 1978. Former Assembly legislative aide; staff mbr. Governor's Ombudsman Program for the Aging and Disabled. Member: Alzheimer's Assn.; Jackson Park Assn.; Wedgewood Park Assn.; Fairview Neighborhood Assn.; St. Gregory the Great Church. Recipient: Coalition of Wis. Aging Groups Award 1998, 2001; Wis. Environmental Decade Clean 16 Award 1995-96; Assn. of Wis. School Administrators Award 1991; Friends of Home Care Award 1989; Milwaukee Police Assn. Legislator of the Year Award 1987. Elected to Assembly in June 1983 special election; reelected since 1984. Author of 1998 Caregiver Criminal Background Checks and Abuse Prevention Act; 1998 Nursing Home Resident Protection Act; 1998 Child Abuse Prosecution Act; 1998 Truancy Reform Act; 1996 Anti-Graffiti Act; 1994 Fair Prescription Drug Pricing Act; 1994 Truancy Driver's License Suspension Act; 1993 Welfare Fugitive Arrest Act; 1990 Stolen Goods Recovery Act; 1989 Elder Abuse Fund; 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act; 1985 Youth Suicide Prevention Act. Biennial committee assignments: 2003 - Aging and Long-Term Care (also 2001, 1993-97); Family Law (since 1999); Housing; Small Business. 2001 - Small Business and Consumer Affairs. Telephone: Office: (608) 266-1733; District: (414) 543-0017; E-mail address: Rep.Krusick@legis.state.wi. us Voting address: 3426 South 69th Street, Milwaukee 53219. Mailing address: Office: Room 128 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.Learn More
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