Legislator Details
Dana F. Wilson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/21/1948
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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married October 25,1975
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Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Eastern Michigan University, business degree; John Marshall Law School
Biographical Sketch:
In 1974, he founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. He was Oakland County Commissioner, 1974-1976. In addition he later served as a member of the Michigan Department of Corrections Commission, and on numerous local boards and commissions in Rochester Hills and Hazel Park. Jaycees, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lions, Hazel Park Alhambra and the Fraternal Order of Police, Member of the Illinois State Bar and the Michigan State Bar
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
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City of Residence: Hazel Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 16
District Description: Cities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Troy (tracts 1076.01 and 1076.02 [blocks 204-208, 301-508]) and Pleasant Ridge; townships of Royal Oak (tract 1011.01 [blocks 101-305, 309]) in Oakland County
Date Elected: 3/23/1982
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Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the Senate 3/23/1982, to replace Bill Huffman who resigned 1/15/1982.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Hazel Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Cities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods and Oak Park [tracts 1012 Blocks 101-2, 108-9, 201-3, 206-8) and 1014 in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the Senate 3/23/1982, to replace Bill Huffman who had resigned 1/15/1982. Succeeded by Wilfred Webb.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Drainage , House Policy , Judiciary , State Affairs
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City of Residence: Hazel Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Cities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods and Oak Park [tracts 1012 Blocks 101-2, 108-9, 201-3, 206-8) and 1014 in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Majority Vice-Chair of the Committees on House Policy; and State Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Corporations & Finance , Liquor Control , Mental Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hazel Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Cities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods and Oak Park [tracts 1012 Blocks 101-2, 108-9, 201-3, 206-8) and 1014 in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Colleges and Universities