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Gary Owen (politician)

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Gary M. Owen
62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
1983–1988
GovernorJames J. Blanchard
Preceded byBobby Crim
Succeeded byLew Dodak
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1988
Preceded byDaisy Elliott
Succeeded byKirk Profit
Personal details
Born (1944-09-09) September 9, 1944 (age 80)
Lawrence County, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Gary M. Owen (born September 9, 1944) is a Democratic Michigan politician who served as a member and as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] Upon his election, Owen was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, the first-ever freshman appointed to that committee in history.[2]

Gary M. Owen College of Business building at Eastern Michigan University

The main building for the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is named after Owen.

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References

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  1. ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Owen". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. ^ "GCSI: Gary M. Owen, Director Emeritus". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-11.