Legislator Details
John D. Cherry Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/5/1951
City: Sulfur Springs, TX
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Pamela M. Faris, 1979; children: Meghan Michelle & Dan (John Daniel)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, University of Michigan in Political Science, 1973; Master's, University of Michigan-Flint in Public Administration, 1984
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John D.& Margaret L (Roark) Cherry. He was a legislative assistant.
Notable Facts:
Elected Lt. Gov., 2002; Senate Dem. Leader 1995-2002; Senate Dem. Floor leader 1990-1995. Served in the House & Senate.
Elected Minority Floor Leader, 1991; elected minority leader, 1996.
Brother of Rep. Deborah L. Cherry.
Husband of Rep. Pamela Faris.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Legislative Council
Postions Held: Democratic Leader
City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Rose, Oxford, Brandon, Groveland, Holly, Grand Blanc, Atlas, Davison, Richfield, Genesee, Mount Morris, Forest, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose and cities Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Clio and Mount Morris in Oakland County
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: Member: Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Human Resources and Labor, Hunting, Fishing and Forestry, Technology and Energy
Postions Held: Democratic Leader
City of Residence: Vienna Township
County of Residence Genesee
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Rose, Oxford, Brandon, Groveland, Holly, Grand Blanc, Atlas, Davison, Richfield, Genesee, Mount Morris, Forest, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose and cities Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Clio and Mount Morris in Oakland County
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: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Labor
Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board; and the Legislative Council
Elected Lt. Governor in 2002
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
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Postions Held:
City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Rose, Oxford, Brandon, Groveland, Holly, Grand Blanc, Atlas, Davison, Richfield, Genesee, Mount Morris, Forest, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose and cities Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Clio and Mount Morris in Oakland County
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
Notes: He served as a member of the Legislative Council and the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs, Joint Administrative Rules
Postions Held: Democratic Floor Leader
City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 28
District Description: Townships of Rose, Oxford, Brandon, Groveland, Holly, Grand Blanc, Atlas, Davison, Richfield, Genesee, Mount Morris, Forest, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose and cities Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Clio and Mount Morris in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs; served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Labor
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City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
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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: Vice-Chair: Labor. Member: Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Labor
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City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
District Description: Twps of Argentine, Atlas, Davison, Fenton, Forest, Gaines, Genesee (pt.-less Tract 43 Genesee twp less the twp islands located w/in the city of Flint), Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mount Morris, Mundy, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna; cities of Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Grand Blanc & Mount Morris in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Re-elected in 1994 but to the 28th district rather than 29th due to redistricting. He also served on the Legislative Council.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Human Resources and Senior Citizens , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
District Description: Twps of Argentine, Atlas, Davison, Fenton, Forest, Gaines, Genesee (pt.-less Tract 43 Genesee twp less the twp islands located w/in the city of Flint), Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mount Morris, Mundy, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna; cities of Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Grand Blanc & Mount Morris in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Human Resources and Senior Citizens , Local Government and Veterans
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 29
District Description: Twps of Argentine, Atlas, Davison, Fenton, Forest, Gaines, Genesee (pt.-less Tract 43 Genesee twp less the twp islands located w/in the city of Flint), Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mount Morris, Mundy, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna; cities of Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Grand Blanc & Mount Morris in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Environment , Labor , House Oversight , State Affairs , Urban Affairs
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City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 79
District Description: Cities of Clio and Flushing; Townships of Montrose, Mount Morris, Vienna, Forest, Thetford, Flushing and Clayton pt.--less block 933 of tract 127.01 (Clayton Township except the portion which lies below Swartz Creek City) in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Oversight
Elected to the state senate for the 84th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, House Policy , Labor , Towns and Counties , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Clio
County of Residence Genesee
District: 79
District Description: Cities of Clio and Flushing; Townships of Montrose, Mount Morris, Vienna, Forest, Thetford, Flushing and Clayton pt.--less block 933 of tract 127.01 (Clayton Township except the portion which lies below Swartz Creek City) in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on