Legislator Details
Howard C. Walker
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/10/1954
City: Saint Ignace, MI
County: Mackinac County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Dianne: daughter Jade/Shen; stepchildren: Josh and Chris Lyons
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Conregationalist
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Occupation: land surveyor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Bachelors in forestry, Michigan Technological University
Biographical Sketch:
He was a professional land surveyor. He was a member of the Traverse City Area Public School board, Rotary, First Congregational Church, GT Regional Land Conservancy, Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, Chamber of Commerce, and the NRA.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. Daughter's name is listed as 'Shen' in Manual2014 and as 'Jade' in Capitol2011.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Energy and Technology
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Chippewa and Mackinac
Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education, Energy and Technology
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 37
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Chippewa and Mackinac
Date Elected: 11/2/2010
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2011
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid and Education; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Corrections; Department of Environmental Quality; Department of Natural; and Higher Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Great Lakes and Environment, Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse and Kalkaska
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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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 Agriculture
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse and Kalkaska
Date Elected: 11/2/2004
Date Sworn In: 1/12/2005
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture; and State Police and Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources & Environment, Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture , Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 104
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse and Kalkaska
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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