Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Representative Desana's webpage, 6/25/2024
Portrait captured from Representative Desana's webpage, 6/25/2024
James Desana
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
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married Stephanie before 1977; children: 8
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: salesman, baseball umpire, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA from University of Detroit Mercy in business administration and management
Biographical Sketch:
His family farm raises sheep and cattle. He worked as a sales representative for 36 years, in the fastener industry and was also an NCAA baseball umpire. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Michigan Right to Life, Michigan Sheep Producers, Michigan Cattleman’s Association, and the National Rifle Association. He was the president of the Michigan Monarchs, a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League team. He served on the Heartbeat of Monroe board.
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Son of Senator James R. Desana.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources, Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation
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City of Residence: Carleton
County of Residence Monroe
District: 29
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Date Elected: 11/5/2024
Date Sworn In: 1/2/2025
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Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Higher Education
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City of Residence: Ash Township
County of Residence Monroe
District: 29
District Description: parts of Monroe and Wayne Counties
Date Elected: 11/8/2022
Date Sworn In: 1/11/2023
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Son of Senator James R. DeSana, serving 1976-86.