Legislator Details
Bernard Francis OBrien Jr.
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/11/1934
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Country: US
Death
Date: 11/13/2001
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Marital Information:
married Mary L.; children: 2, Laura Ann and Kathleen Marie
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: businessman; real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated Holy Redeemer High School; attended University of Detroit and Michigan State University
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Bernard and Madeline (O'Donnell) O'Brien. Served as a page for his father for several years. Member of the Knights of Columbus; president of the Vernor Junction Business Men's Association
Notable Facts:
Born in Michigan.
Last residence was in Dearborn Heights, MI per SSDI
Son of Representative Bernard F. O'Brien, Sr.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations, Insurance , Senate Business , Veterans' Affairs
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City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
District Description: Cities of Ecorse and River Rouge and part of the City of Detroit in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
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Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance; vice-chair of the Committee on Corporations