George A. McManus Jr. (born December 12, 1930) is a former Republican member of the Michigan Senate, serving from 1991 to 2002.[1]
George A. McManus Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district 37th district (1991-1994) | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Tony Stamas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1930 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clara (m. 1949) |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
The salutatorian of his high school class in 1948, McManus went on to receive both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Michigan State University. He later served as the extension director for the institution in Grand Traverse County for 25 years. McManus is a fourth-generation cherry farmer.[2]
McManus was a trustee of Northwestern Michigan College for 20 years, and a director of the college's foundation. He also served on the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Board of Education.[3]
During his time in the Senate, McManus sponsored the Michigan Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act and played a key role in protecting family farms from property tax increases.[4]
McManus received an honorary doctorate of agriculture from Michigan State University in May 2003.[5]
References edit
- ^ 2001-2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator George A. McManus, Jr.
- ^ The Political Graveyard: McManus, George A., Jr.
- ^ "Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools: 2007: Senator George McManus, Jr. and Clara (Kratchovil) McManus" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
- ^ Senate Resolution 302 (2002): A resolution of tribute to the Honorable George A. McManus
- ^ Gongwer News Service (April 14, 2003): Capital Notebook: Gast, McManus Getting Honorary Degrees
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