Gary Owen (politician)
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| Gary M. Owen | |
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| 62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office 1983–1988 |
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| Governor | James J. Blanchard |
| Preceded by | Bobby Crim |
| Succeeded by | Lew Dodak |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district |
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| In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Daisy Elliott |
| Succeeded by | Kirk Profit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1944 Lawrence County, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Religion | Baptist |
Gary M. Owen 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]
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File:Gary M. Owen College of Business Building cropped.jpg
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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