Legislator Details
Robert Richardson
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/20/1926
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Jean Cummings, 1960; children: 3, Robert L., III (born January 23, 1961), Thomas Matthew (born January 3, 1963), and Charles Cummings (born September 13, 1966).
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Saginaw Arthur Hill High School;
AB, University of Michigan, 1949;
LL.B, University of Michigan, 1951
Biographical Sketch:
Elected circuit court commissioner, 1952. Adm assistant to US Rep. Alvin Bentley, 1953-56; assistant US Attorney, 1957-58; Saginaw County prosecuting attorney, 1959-63; civil counsel, Saginaw County, 1963-64. He served in the army from 1944-46. Member of American Legion Post No. 22; VFW, Post 1566; Saginaw County, District of Columbia, US Supreme Court, Saginaw County and Michigan Bar Associations; Saginaw Lodge No. 77, F. & AM; the Masons; University of Michigan Alumni Club; and Downtown Kiwanis Club
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Judiciary , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 35
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Bay (part), Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Ogemaw,
Oscoda, Saginaw (part) and Tuscola (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
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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 Judiciary; Vice Chair of the Committee on Municipalities and Elections.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Judiciary , Municipalities and Elections
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 35
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Municipalities & Elections
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 35
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary;. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Agriculture
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Judiciary , Agriculture and Economic Development
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 35
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Ogemaw and Oscoda; townships of Beaver, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Mount Forest, Pinconning and Williams; cities Auburn and Pinconning in Bay County; townships of Albee, Birch Run, Blumfield,
Brady, Brant, Bridgeport, Chapin, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Fremont, James, Jonesfield, Lakefield,
Maple Grove, Marion, Richland, Saginaw, Spaulding, Saint Charles, Swan Creek, Taymouth, Thomas, Tlttabawassee and city of Frankenmuth in Saginaw County; townships of Arbela, Denmark and Tuscola in Tuscola County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary.;Vice-Chair of the Committee son Elections; and Agriculture and Economic Development
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Judiciary , Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 35
District Description: Counties of Alcona, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Ogemaw and Oscoda; townships of Beaver, Fraser, Garfield, Gibson, Kawkawlin, Mount Forest, Pinconning and Williams; cities Auburn and Pinconning in Bay County; townships of Albee, Birch Run, Blumfield,
Brady, Brant, Bridgeport, Chapin, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Fremont, James, Jonesfield, Lakefield,
Maple Grove, Marion, Richland, Saginaw, Spaulding, Saint Charles, Swan Creek, Taymouth, Thomas, Tlttabawassee and city of Frankenmuth in Saginaw County; townships of Arbela, Denmark and Tuscola in Tuscola County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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