Legislator Details


Gary Lee Randall
AKA:
Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/18/1943
City: Ithaca, MI
County: Gratiot County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
Married

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Methodist
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Occupation: broadcaster
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, Michigan State University, 1970 MA, Central Michigan University, 1972

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Clifton Peet and Elsie Mae (Martyn) Randall. Program director WFYC Radio, Alma, MI, 1965-70; director pub. affairs WCMU TV/WCML TV, Mount Pleasant, 1970-79. Clerk Michigan House of Reps. Member Association Education Broadcasters, Michigan Farm Bureau, Lions, Jaycees, Elks, Sigma Delta Chi.

Notable Facts:
Assistant Rep. leader Michigan House Reps., former chair business & fin. committee, member agriculture committee, fin. committee, education committee, administration rules & capitol restoration committees. Trustee Libr. Michigan, former Library of Michigan Board of Trustees. Married 1973, children: Clifton and Amy.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Education , Joint Capitol Committee, Commerce
Postions Held: Facilities Officer

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 93
District Description: Montcalm County and townships of Seville, Pine River, Bethany, Sumner, Arcade Emerson Lafayette, New Haven, Newark, North Star, Hamilton, North Shade, Fulton, Washington and Elba, cities of Saint Louis and Ithaca in Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Commerce; and Joint Capitol Committee
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Business and Finance, Education , Agriculture and Forestry, Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 93
District Description: Twps of Alma, Aracada, Bethany, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, North Star, Pine River, Seville, Sumner and Washington; cities of Ithaca and Saint Louis in Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served as a member of the Legislative Retirement Committee as well as serving as the Facilities Officer.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Minerals, Administrative Rules, Corporations & Finance , Elections , House Oversight , Joint Capitol Committee
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Facilities Officer. Minority Vice-Chair: Corp & Finance.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Corporations & Finance , Education , Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Townships of Arcada, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, North Star Pine River pt.--ED: 833, 834, 957, 858 (Pine River Township less township islands in St. Louis City), Seville, Sumner, Washington and Wheeler, and cities of Alma and Ithaca in Gratiot County; and Clinton County.

Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Corporations & Finance , Education
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Leader

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Townships of Arcada, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, North Star Pine River pt.--ED: 833, 834, 957, 858 (Pine River Township less township islands in St. Louis City), Seville, Sumner, Washington and Wheeler, and cities of Alma and Ithaca in Gratiot County; and Clinton County.

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council and the Administrative Rules Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Corporations & Finance , Education
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Townships of Arcada, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, North Star Pine River pt.--ED: 833, 834, 957, 858 (Pine River Township less township islands in St. Louis City), Seville, Sumner, Washington and Wheeler, and cities of Alma and Ithaca in Gratiot County; and Clinton County.

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy , Education , Social Services & Youth
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Townships of Arcada, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, North Star Pine River pt.--ED: 833, 834, 957, 858 (Pine River Township less township islands in St. Louis City), Seville, Sumner, Washington and Wheeler, and cities of Alma and Ithaca in Gratiot County; and Clinton County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Education , Liquor Control , Social Services & Youth
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Township of Sheridan and city of Clair in Clare County; Isabella County (Balance not in Districts 99 and 103); townships of Home, Richland, Day, Ferris, Sidney, Evergreen, Crystal, Bushnell and Bloomer; city of Stanton (Balance not in District 99) in Montcalm County; townships of Pine River, Seville, Sumner and Arcada; cities of Alma and Saint Louis (ED 7-11) in Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Social Services & Youth
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumers, Education , Liquor Control , Public Utilities , Social Services & Youth
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City of Residence: Elwell
County of Residence Gratiot
District: 89
District Description: Township of Sheridan and city of Clair in Clare County; Isabella County (Balance not in Districts 99 and 103); townships of Home, Richland, Day, Ferris, Sidney, Evergreen, Crystal, Bushnell and Bloomer; city of Stanton (Balance not in District 99) in Montcalm County; townships of Pine River, Seville, Sumner and Arcada; cities of Alma and Saint Louis (ED 7-11) in Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities

Bibliography:

WWMW30th; Manual 1987 p.159; Manual 1985 p.157