Sam L. Orlich

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Sam L. Orlich is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Orlich was born on February 18, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [1] He graduated from South Division High School before attending Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Orlich is married with two children. [2]

Career

Orlich was elected to the Assembly in 1966. He is a Democrat.

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References

  1. "Orlich, Sam L. 1939". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  2. "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1970. Retrieved 2013-10-25.