Debbie Farhat | |
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Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 97th district | |
In office January 1, 1987 –1988 | |
Preceded by | Edgar A. Geerlings |
Succeeded by | Nancy L. Crandall |
Personal details | |
Born | Muskegon,Michigan | September 27,1954
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Central Michigan University |
Debbie Farhat (born September 27,1954) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Farhat was born on September 27,1954,in Muskegon,Michigan. [1]
Farhat graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Farhat then graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in broadcasting. [1]
On November 4,1986,Farhat was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 97th district from January 14,1987,to 1988. [1] She was not re-elected in 1988. [2]
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