Legislator Details


Ray Franz
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 62

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/28/1948
City: Oakland County, MI
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Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduate of Salesian High School in Detroit; attended the University of Detroit

Biographical Sketch:
He was drafted into the US Army when in college and moved to Manistee County in 1978 where he purchased Kenny's Market in Onekama (later called Franz Market). He operated the store for 30 years until it sold in 2008. In 1998, Franz, along with his partners, opened a second grocery store in Bear Lake, operated for 11 years, before selling it in 2009. Franz owned and operated a small business, Portage Lake Mini Storage, located in Onekama. Appointed to the Onekama Village Council in 1979, and then served almost 30 years, including serving as village president from 2000/06. He also served as deputy township supervisor, chaired the local tax board of review, and was a licensed sewer lagoon operator; he was on the Onekama and Bear Lake Village Fire Departments for 30 years, including 4 as chief. He was a charter member of the Medical First Responders. He continued his service on both the Onekama and Bear Lake Fire Departments and as a Medical First Responder, answering over 200 calls in 2009. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and National Rifle Association. He belonged to the Manistee County Chamber of Commerce.

Notable Facts:
Awarded the Bronze Star Award during Vietnam Conflict.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Regulatory Reform , Agriculture , Communications and Technology, Insurance
Postions Held: Associate Speaker Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Onekama
County of Residence Manistee
District: 101
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2015
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Energy and Technology , Local Government, Michigan Competitiveness
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City of Residence: Onekama
County of Residence Manistee
District: 101
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Energy and Technology , Military and Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security, Regulatory Reform
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City of Residence: Onekama
County of Residence Manistee
District: 101
District Description: Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties

Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Rep's web page 2011; Capitol2011 p.38; Manual2015 p.190, includes picture; manual2014 p.189, includes picture