Legislator Details
John (Jack) Alva Welborn
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/20/1932
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Dorothy Yeomans, 8/15/1952; children: Kayla, John, Kami.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Protestant
Military Service: United States Naval Reserve
Occupation: dairy farmer, businessman, insurance agent
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from Richland HS, Richland, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of H. Sterling and Elizabeth Catherine (Dougherty) Welborn. He was supervisor of Cooper Township, MI; dairy farmer Kalamazoo area, 1985-94; agent for Welborn Insurance Agency; owner Welborn's Yesteryear Antiques. Consultant U.S. Corrections Corp. Named Legislator of Year Police Officers Association Michigan, 1988; recipient Golden Eagle National Federation Police. He was candidate for governor Michigan, 1982; chairman Kalamazoo Rep. Executive Committee; member Gull Lake (MI) School Bd; bd supervisors Kalamazoo Co., director Kalamazoo Soil Conservation District; vol. fireman Cooper Township Fire Department.
Notable Facts:
Served 2 yrs in Naval Reserve.
Brother of Rep./Sen. Robert A. Welborn
who served 1974-85.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Family Law, Criminal Law and Corrections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cooper Township
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 13
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair: Family Law, Criminal Law & Corrections; Senate Select Committee on Export & Trade.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Commerce , Family Law, Mental Health and Corrections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cooper Township
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 13
District Description: Counties of Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm and city of Kalamazoo and twps of Richland and Kalamazoo (pt. tract 14.02. Blocks 113, 144 [that portion of Kalamazoo Twp which is an island within the city of Kalamazoo]) in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served as chair of the Senate Select Committee on Export & Trade.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice and Urban Affairs, Joint Administrative Rules , Regulatory Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cooper Township
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 13
District Description: Counties of Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm and city of Kalamazoo and twps of Richland and Kalamazoo (pt. tract 14.02. Blocks 113, 144 [that portion of Kalamazoo Twp which is an island within the city of Kalamazoo]) in Kalamazoo 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: Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice and Urban Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs and Economic Development, Joint Administrative Rules , Regulatory Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 13
District Description: Counties of Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm and city of Kalamazoo and twps of Richland and Kalamazoo (pt. tract 14.02. Blocks 113, 144 [that portion of Kalamazoo Twp which is an island within the city of Kalamazoo]) in Kalamazoo 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: 87-88: Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs & Economic Development; Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
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Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 13
District Description: Counties of Barry, Ionia and Mantcalm; city of Kalamazoo, Richland township and tract 14.02, Blocks 113, 144 (that portion of Kalamazoo twp which is an island within the city of Kalamazoo) in Kalamazoo Township in Kalamazoo 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: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules, Finance , Labor & Retirement, Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 21
District Description: Porter township EDs33 and 34 in Cass County;Kalamazoo County less Alamo and Charleston townships; city of Three Rivers; townships of Constantine, Fabius, Florence, Flowerfield, Lockport, Mendon, Mottville, Nottawa, Park, Sherman, Sturgis and White Pigeon in Saint Joseph County; townships of Almena, Pine and Waverly in Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Administrative Rules, Finance , Labor & Retirement, Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 21
District Description: Porter township EDs33 and 34 in Cass County;Kalamazoo County less Alamo and Charleston townships; city of Three Rivers; townships of Constantine, Fabius, Florence, Flowerfield, Lockport, Mendon, Mottville, Nottawa, Park, Sherman, Sturgis and White Pigeon in Saint Joseph County; townships of Almena, Pine and Waverly in Van Buren County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Municipalities and Elections , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 21
District Description: Part of Porter Township [EDs 33 and 34] in Cass County; Kalamazoo County less Townships of Alamo and Charleston; city of Three Rivers, townships of Constantine, Fabius, Florence, Flowerfield, Lockport, Mendon, Mottville, Nottawa, Park, Sherman, Sturgis, White Pigeon in Saint Joseph County; townships of Almena, Pine Grove and Waverly in Van Buren County
Date Elected: 6/28/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to replace Anthony Stamm, who had died.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance , Labor , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 21
District Description: Porter township EDs33 and 34 in Cass County;Kalamazoo County less Alamo and Charleston townships; city of Three Rivers; townships of Constantine, Fabius, Florence, Flowerfield, Lockport, Mendon, Mottville, Nottawa, Park, Sherman, Sturgis and White Pigeon in Saint Joseph County; townships of Almena, Pine and Waverly in Van Buren County
Date Elected: 6/28/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1753
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: Constitutional Revision & Women's Rights, Taxation , Tourist Industry Relations , Youth and Student Participation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kalamazoo
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 47
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the senate in 1974.