Legislator Details
Image Description:
Harry Litowich portrait from Manual 1961 p.unpaged
Harry Litowich portrait from Manual 1961 p.unpaged
Harry Litowich
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/8/1899
City: Chicago, IL
County: Cook
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/2/1973
City: Benton Harbor
County: Berrien
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Marital Information:
married and father of two daughters: Marjorie and Joan.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Jewish
Military Service:
Occupation: livestock business, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
member of the Elks, Kiwanis, B'nai B'rith, Economics Club, committee of Berrien County Council of Churches, Community Chest, YMCA, Economic Club, and Temple of Beth-el; active in civic affairs including Berrien County Youth Fair and Cass County Fair; president of Michigan Nurseries, Inc. Was on the board of directors for the Salvation Army
Notable Facts:
elected to the House of Representatives in 1952, 1954 and 1956. SCR 182, 1973 House Journal, p. 1233, indicated he had died. No date or place of death given.
In livestock business 1920-1946. Lived in Berrien County for over 50 years.
Elected to the House of Representatives in 1952, 1954, and 1956.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Corporations, Health and Welfare
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Liquor Control, Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Elections , Liquor Control
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: 7
District Description: Counties of Berrien and Cass
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Agriculture , City Corporations , Liquor Control
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Cities of Benton Harbor, Coloma and Watervliet; townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Coloma, Hagar, Oronoko, Pipestone, Royalton, Sodus and Watervliet
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 70th session
Chair of the Committee on City Corporations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Horticulture , Liquor Control , Marine Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Cities of Benton Harbor, Coloma and Watervliet; townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Coloma, Hagar, Oronoko, Pipestone, Royalton, Sodus and Watervliet
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: 1955 HJ p.75, oath taken
Chair of the Committee on City Corporations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, Aeronautics, City Corporations , Educational Institutions, Liquor Control
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: Cities of Benton Harbor, Coloma and Watervliet; townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Coloma, Hagar, Oronoko, Pipestone, Royalton, Sodus and Watervliet
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Aid to Handicapped