| William A. Boos Jr. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | In office January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1966 | ||
| Preceded by | Robert S. Gilbert | ||
| Succeeded by | James E. O'Neill Jr. | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | September 27, 1922 Detroit, Michigan | ||
| Died | August 22, 2002 (aged 79) | ||
| Political party | Democratic | ||
| Alma mater | Detroit College of Law Michigan State University | ||
| Profession | Lawyer | ||
| Military service | |||
| Allegiance | United States of America | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | ||
| Battles/wars | World War II | ||
William A. Boos Jr. was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives during the 1960s representing a portion of Saginaw County.
Born in Detroit in September 1922 and raised in Saginaw, Boos earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and his law degree from the Detroit College of Law. He served in the United States Army during the Second World War.[1]
Elected to the House in 1960, Boos was also a delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Following his retirement from the Legislature, Boos was appointed by Governor George W. Romney to the Michigan Public Service Commission on May 15, 1967, where he served until July 2, 1971.[2]
He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Optimist Club.[3]
Boos died on August 22, 2002, about a month short of his 80th birthday.
References[]
- ↑ House Resolution 528 (2002): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William A. Boos, Jr., former member of the House
- ↑ MPSC: Past Commission Membership
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Boos, William A., Jr.
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