Legislator Details


James Edward McBryde
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Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/23/1950
City: Santa Monica, CA
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Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Kimberly Anne Benoit, 11/28/1987; children: Sarah Joy, Natalie Marie, Elizabeth Anne and Rebecca Christine

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service:
Occupation: salesman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BS, Central Michigan University, 1972

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Edward James McBryde & Barbara Jean (Fowler) Mallon. Sales representative Laconia (New Hampshire) Shoe Co., 1977-78, The McBryde Shoe Co., Petoskey, Michigan, 1978-79, The Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Co., 1979-85, The Timberland Co., Hampton, New Hampshire, 1985-90. Named Legislator of Year Michigan Sheriff's Association, 1994; recipient Star award for Legis. Achievement Michigan Deputy Sheriff's Association, 1994, 96. Chairman Isabella County Criminal Justice Committee, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 1985-86, 1989-90, 91; Isabella County 911 Governing Board, Mount Pleasant, 1989-90; Campaign Search Committee, Isabella County, 1988, 90, 92, 94, 96; county commissioner Isabella County Board Commissioners, 1985-90, vice chairman, 1985-86, 89-90; Active Isabella County Farm Bureau. Member Michigan and Isabella County Right to Life, Mount Pleasant Lions Club.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
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City of Residence: Mount Pleasant
County of Residence Isabella
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Clare and Isabella

Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
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City of Residence: Mount Pleasant
County of Residence Isabella
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Clare and Isabella

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs; and Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Colleges; and Higher Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Mount Pleasant
County of Residence Isabella
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Clare and Isabella

Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
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: Agriculture, Forestry and Minerals, Colleges and Universities , House Oversight
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Whip

City of Residence: Mount Pleasant
County of Residence Isabella
District: 99
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Colleges & Universities.

Bibliography:

WWAM52nd; Capitol1997 p.49