Legislator Details


Gloria J. Schermesser
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Female
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/5/1956
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Death
Date: 9/2/2009
City: Lincoln Park, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: cremated
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Marital Information:
married Michael Schermesser; children: 3, Krystal, Nicole, Michael

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion: Catholic
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Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Lincoln Park schools; attended Wayne County Community college as a business management major; attended Wayne State University; BS in business, Columbia State University

Biographical Sketch:
Daughter of August and Katherine Santodonato. She served mayor pro tem of Lincoln Park, 1993-96; community liaison and administrative assistant for Wayne County Commissioner and active in many local organizations. member of the Kiwanis.

Notable Facts:
Died of bone cancer


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance and Financial Services, Transportation , Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 25
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and part of Allen Park [see map in Manual p.270] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Family and Civil Law, Transportation , Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 25
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and part of Allen Park [see map in Manual p.273] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair: Veterans' Affairs.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Labor & Occupational Safety, Marine Affairs and Port Development, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lincoln Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 25
District Description: Cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and part of Allen Park [see map in Manual p.276] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 11/12/1996
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected in special election held in conjunction with the regular election. Replaced Rep. DeMars, who had died.

Bibliography:

Capitol2001 p.53; 2009 HJ p.1494, HR154; Gongwer 9/11/2009; Manual 2001 p.270; PolGryd; VoteSmart.org; News Herald [Soutgate] 9/5/2009 online