Legislator Details


Jerry Carl Bartnik
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/27/1943
City: Toledo, OH
County: Lucas County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/8/2001
City:
County: Wood County, OH
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Carolyn or Catherine M. Lamb; children: Rhonda, Michele and Stephanie

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: railroad employee
Race:

Education:
graduated from Central Catholic High School, Toledo, OH, 1961; BSE, Bowling Green State University, 1967; majored in history & political science at Toledo University; MPA, Western Michigan University, 1988

Biographical Sketch:
He owned an orchard. He served as Monroe County Commissioner (1976+) and County Road Commissioner 1981-82. He returned to the croad commission as director after leaving the legislature. He left the commission in 1998 amid controversy. He was appointed to the Natural Resources Commission in 1993. He was a member of the Monroe County Democratic Club, Bedford Township Lions, Erie Lions, Knights of Columbus, Vietnam Veterans of America member Ch 142 Monroe MI. Funeral services were held at Regina Coeli Catholic Church in Toledo.

Notable Facts:
Majority Whip 5th term. His last residence was in Temperance, MI. His mother's maiden name was Chlebowski.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Insurance , Public Utilities , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife, Towns and Counties , Transportation
Postions Held: Majority Whip

City of Residence: Temperance
County of Residence Monroe
District: 39
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Ida, Erie, Frenchtown, LaSalle, Luna Pier, Monroe and Whiteford; and city of Monroe in Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Recreation and Environment, Insurance , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Public Utilities , Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife, Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Temperance
County of Residence Monroe
District: 39
District Description: Twps of Bedford, Erie, Frenchtown (pt.-tract 318 [that part of Frenchtown Twp south of Monroe City], Ida, LaSalle, Luna Pier, Monroe and Whiteford; city of Monroe in Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Fisheries and Wildlife; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural and Forestry , Conservation and Environment , Insurance , Marine Affairs and Port Development, Military and Veterans' Affairs , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Tourism and Recreation , Transportation
Postions Held: Majority Whip

City of Residence: Temperance
County of Residence Monroe
District: 39
District Description: Twps of Bedford, Erie, Frenchtown (pt.-tract 318 [that part of Frenchtown Twp south of Monroe City], Ida, LaSalle, Luna Pier, Monroe and Whiteford; city of Monroe in Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Maj. Vice Chair for the Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development; Chair for the Committee on Tourism & Recreation.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Environment , Insurance , Marine Affairs and Port Development, Military and Veterans' Affairs , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Temperance
County of Residence Monroe
District: 39
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Erie, Frenchtown (pt.-tract 318 [that part of Frenchtown Township south of Monroe City], Ida, LaSalle, Luna Pier, Monroe and Whiteford; city of Monroe in Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committees on Conservation and Environment; and Marine Affairs and Port Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Constitutional Revision & Women's Rights, Insurance , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Marine Affairs and Port Development
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Temperance
County of Residence Monroe
District: 39
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Erie, Frenchtown (pt.-tract 318 [that part of Frenchtown Township south of Monroe City], Ida, LaSalle, Luna Pier, Monroe and Whiteford; city of Monroe in Monroe County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Single
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development

Bibliography:

Manual 1985 p.140; Capitol1993 p.33; OHDeaths 1958-2007; SSDI; Toledo Blade 4/10/2001 p.B4; Gongwer 4/9/2001; Gongwer 4/10/2001