Legislator Details


Roy L. Spencer
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/10/1919
City: Attica, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 2/20/2010
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Marital Information:
married Irene Joan Nagy 8-8-1941; children: 4, Linda, Richard, Darlene, and Rodger

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: poultry farmer
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Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Served as clerk of Attica Township [8 years] and supervisor [2 years]. Captain, 104th Infantry Division, European Theatre of Operations. Member: past master, Attica Lodge No. 295, F. & A.M.; past patron, Friendship Chapter No. 308; Order of the Eastern Star; American Legion. With the conclusion of his legislative service he served as a member of the Michigan Tax Tribunal until 1985.

Notable Facts:
Last residence was Columbiaville, MI. HR 221, 2010 Journal, p. 290, reported that he had died. No place of death.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , House Policy , Taxation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description: Saint Clair County (Balance not in Districts 26, 76 and 77); Lapeer County (Balance not in District 77); townships of Bruce (ED 10) and Armada; and City of Memphis (part) in Macomb County

Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , House Policy , State Affairs , Taxation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-chair: House Policy; State Affairs.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Taxation
Postions Held: Minority Floor Leader

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description: Counties of Huron (part), Lapeer and Tuscola (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Republican Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Education , House Policy , Taxation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Speaker Pro tem 1967-68
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , House Policy , Taxation
Postions Held: Associate Speaker Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description: Townships of Brookfield, Fair Haven, Grant, Oliver, Sebewaing and Winsor in Huron County; Lapeer County; townships of Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fremont, Kingston, Koylton, Millington, Novesta, Watertown and Wells in Tuscola County

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , House Policy , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Safety , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: 78
District Description: Townships of Brookfield, Fair Haven, Grant, Oliver, Sebewaing and Winsor in Huron County; Lapeer County; townships of Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fremont, Kingston, Koylton, Millington, Novesta, Watertown and Wells in Tuscola County

Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Drainage , Michigan Veterans' Facility, Military and Veterans' Affairs , Printing , Rules and Resolutions
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
District Description: Lapeer County

Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on the Michigan Veterans' Facility; and Printing
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Conservation, Juvenile Corrections, Printing , Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer
District Description: Lapeer County

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Printing

Bibliography:

SSDI; PolGryd; Manual 1963-64 p. 196