Legislator Details
William Albert Sederburg
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/1/1947
City: Chadron, NE
County: Dawes County, NE
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Joyce I. Witte, 7/29/1972; children: son Matthew E., daughter Kari
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Lutheran
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Occupation: educator
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Education:
BS, Mankato State College, Mankato MN 1969;
MA, Michigan State University, 1972;
PhD, Michigan State University, 1974
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Marion E. and Viola A. (Shalender) Sederburg. Faculty department political sci. Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973-75; member of Michigan state board of education, 1973-75; resigned 1975; director research House Rep. Office, Lansing, 1975-78, executive director, 1978; president Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1995—. National Science Foundation fellow, 1970-73. Board directors Lutheran Social Services Michigan. Member, Kappa Delta Pi.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Appropriations, 1983-95; chairman higher education and tech.; health policy, 1987-95; Michigan Capitol, 1989-95
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education, Health Policy
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City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Lansing, Leroy, Locke, Meridian, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, Williamston and Leslie; cities of East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Health Policy , Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid (K-12) & Dept of Education
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City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Lansing, Leroy, Leslie, Locke, Meridian, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, Williamston and Leslie; cities of East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: 87-88: Member of the Appropriations subcommittees on: General Government(Chair); Higher Education(Chair); School Aid (K-12) & Dept. of Ed. Also Chair of the Committee on Health Policy.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Lansing, Leroy, Locke, Meridian, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, Williamston and Leslie; cities of East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations & Retirement, Public and Mental Health, Higher Education and Technology
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Lansing, Leroy, Locke, Meridian, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, Williamston and Leslie; cities of East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Higher Education and Technology; alternate for the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Education , Environmental and Agricultural Affairs, Health & Social Services
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Cities of East Lansing, Lansing and Williamston; townships of Alaiedon ED532, Delhi, Lansing, Locke, Meridian and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Environmental and Agricultural Affairs, Health & Social Services
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City of Residence: East Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Cities of East Lansing, Lansing and Williamston; townships of Alaiedon ED532, Delhi, Lansing, Locke, Meridian and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education