Legislator Details
George Alvin McManus Jr.
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/12/1930
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Clara Belle Kratochvil, 8/16/1949; children: Eliza J. Saints, Molly S. Agostinelli, Margaret L. Egelus, Kathleen E. Nurohammed, Kerry E. Canellos, George A., John K., Bridgett E. Popp, Matthew R.
Number of Children: 9
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: farmer
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Education:
BS, Michigan State University, 1952
MS, Michigan State University, 1953
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George Alvin and Frieda Anna (Fromholz) McManus. Fruit grower private practice, Traverse City, MI, 1953—; cooperative extension agent Michigan State University, 1956-82. Named Citizen of Year Traverse City C. of C., 1984. Trustee Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, 1970-90; president Traverse City C.of C., 1982, Traverse City Rotary, 1993. Member Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Rotary Club; Michigan Agricultural Commission.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Appropriations (Agriculture (chair); Capital Outlay; Higher Ed.; Natural Resources (chair); Retirement); Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems (chair); Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (chair).
Senate Resolution No 378, 1992 Senate Journal , 204, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Otsego, Crawford and Roscommon
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture; and Natural Resources;
Chair of the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness & Food Systems; Chair of the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Otsego, Crawford and Roscommon
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture; and Natural Resources; Chair of the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Chair of the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources & Environmental Quality, Hunting, Fishing and Agriculture
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Otsego, Crawford and Roscommon
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural and Forestry, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Legislative Retirement
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 36
District Description: Counties of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Otsego, Crawford and Roscommon
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources; Alt. Chair of the Committee on Legislative Retirement
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Corporations & Economic Development, Mental Health, Human Resources and Senior Citizens, Transportation and Tourism, Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
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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 of Subcommittees: Agriculture; Transportation. Vice-Chair: Agriculture, Forestry & Wildlife.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Corporations & Economic Development, Transportation and Tourism
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Delta, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Luce, Mackinac, Otsego and Schoolcraft
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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