Legislator Details


Leo H. Roy
AKA:
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
Military Service:
Occupation: insurance and real estate
Race:

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
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status:

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
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: 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
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: 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

Bibliography:

Manual 1949, p. 642; Manual 1951, p. 280; Manual 1953, p. 246; Manual 1953, p. 181; PolGryd According to Senate Resolution No. 7,