Legislator Details
Leo H. Roy
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/6/1908
City: Houghton
County: Houghton
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/11/1968
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Marital Information:
Married Dorothy McDonald of Ontonagon in 1932; three children: two boys & a girl
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: insurance and real estate
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Education:
Houghton Schools & attended the Michigan College of Mining & Technology.
Biographical Sketch:
Died in 1968. Senate Resolution 7, Senate Journal reported the senator died 9/11/1968.
Notable Facts:
Organized and was first pres. of Young Men's Republican Club 1932
Served on Hancock Board of Education for seven years
Elected to senate 1948 and 1950
PolGryd: served in MI senate 1949-1958
Member of Elks & Knights of Columbus
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Highways
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Appropriations
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Highways , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Insurance , State Affairs , Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Insurance , State Affairs , Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Conservation, Insurance , Veterans' and Military Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 32
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon
Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance