Shirley Johnson (December 14, 1937 – January 14, 2021)[1] was a Michigan legislator.
Shirley Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office March 23, 1999 – 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Bouchard |
| Succeeded by | John Pappageorge |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Earl Nye |
| Succeeded by | John Pappageorge |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – 1992 | |
| Preceded by | David L. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Dianne Byrum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 14, 1937 |
| Died | January 14, 2021 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Republican (until 2006) |
| Spouse | Cliff |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Oakland Community College Wayne State University Michigan State University |
Early life edit
Johnson was born on December 14, 1937.[2]
Education edit
Johnson attended Oakland Community College and Wayne State University, and graduated from Michigan State University.[2]
Career edit
On November 4, 1980, Johnson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 68th district from January 14, 1981, to 1992. On November 3, 1992, Johnson was again elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 41st district from January 13, 1993, to 1998.[3] On March 16, 1999, Johnson was elected to the Michigan Senate in a special election after the resignation of Mike Bouchard. In the state senate, she represented the 13th district and served from March 23, 1999, to 2006. Johnson left the Republican Party after leaving the Michigan Legislature.[2]
Personal life edit
Johnson married Cliff in 1957. Together they had two children. Johnson was a Presbyterian.[2]
References edit
- ^ Martindale, Mike (January 14, 2021). "Longtime Oakland County state lawmaker Shirley Johnson dies". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Shirley Johnson". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Johnson, S to T". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
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