Gary M. Owen | |
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62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office 1983–1988 | |
Governor | James J. Blanchard |
Preceded by | Bobby Crim |
Succeeded by | Lew Dodak |
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 1,1973 –December 31,1988 | |
Preceded by | Daisy Elliott |
Succeeded by | Kirk Profit |
Personal details | |
Born | Lawrence County,Alabama | September 9,1944
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University 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]
The main building for the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is named after Owen.