106c|0|AL||senator||RICHARD C. SHELBY, Republican, of Tuscaloosa, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, on May 6, 1934|attended the public schools|A.B., University of Alabama, 1957|LL.B., University of Alabama School of Law, 1963|attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1961 and commenced practice in Tuscaloosa|member, Alabama State Senate, 1970-78|law clerk, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1961-62|city prosecutor, Tuscaloosa, 1963-71|U.S. Commissioner, Northern District of Alabama, 1966-70|special assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1968-70|chairman, legislative council of the Alabama Legislature, 1977-78|former president, Tuscaloosa County Mental Health Association|member of Alabama Code Revision Committee, 1971-75|member: Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, Tuscaloosa County|Alabama and American bar associations|First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa|Exchange Club|American Judicature Society|Alabama Law Institute|married the former Annette Nevin in 1960|two children: Richard C., Jr. and Claude Nevin|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|chairman, Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978|reelected to the three succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected on November 3, 1992|and November 3, 1998.
106c|0|AL||senator||JEFFERSON BEAUREGARD SESSIONS III, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Hybart, AL, on December 24, 1946|graduated Wilcox County High School, Camden, AL|B.A., Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1973|U.S. Army Reserves, captain, 1973-86|attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1973 and commenced practice for Guin, Bouldin and Porch in Russellville, 1973-75|Assistant U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1975-77|attorney for Stockman & Bedsole, 1977-81|U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1981-93|attorney for Stockman, Bedsole and Sessions, 1993-94|Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1994-96|member: Huntingdon College Board of Trustees|Samford University, Board of Overseers|delegate, General Conference, United Methodist Church|Montgomery Lions Club|Mobile United Methodist Inner City Mission|American Bar Association|Ashland Place United Methodist Church|married the former Mary Blackshear, 1969|three children: Ruth, Mary Abigail and Samuel|committees: Armed Services|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Joint Economic Committee|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996.
106c|0|AL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|SONNY CALLAHAN, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Mobile, September 11, 1932|graduated McGill Institute (high school), Mobile, 1950|University of Alabama, Mobile (night school), 1959-60|served in U.S. Navy, seaman, 1952-54|businessman, The Finch Companies, 1964-84|membership, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce|Alabama House of Representatives, 1970-78|Alabama State Senate, 1978-82|married to the former Karen Reed|six children: Scott, Patrick, Shawn, Chris, Kelly and Cameron (deceased)|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress|serves on the Committee on Appropriations|chairman, Foreign Operations Subcommittee.
106c|0|AL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TERRY EVERETT, Republican, of Enterprise, AL|born February 15, 1937, in Dothan, AL|attended Enterprise State Junior College|newspaper publisher|president: Premium Home Builders, Everett Land Development Company, Union Springs Newspapers, Inc.|owner and operator, Hickory Ridge Farms|chairman, board of directors, Dothan Federal Savings Bank|Alabama Press Association|chairman of the board, Union Springs Newspapers, Inc.|married to Barbara Pitts Everett|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|0|AL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROBERT RILEY, Republican, of Ashland, AL|born on October 3, 1944 in Talladega, AL|graduated from Clay County High School, MO, 1962|B.A. in business administration, University of Alabama, 1965|businessman: owner of Midway Ford, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge and Jeep Eagle, and of Midway Transit Trucking Company|involved in commercial and residential real estate|cattleman|Ashland City Council, 1972-76|member: First Baptist Church of Ashland, Ashland Jaycees, Alabama Cattlemen's Association, APEA|Shriner|Mason|married Patsy Adams Riley, 1964|four children: Rob, Jenice, Minda and Krisalyn|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Banking and Financial Services|subcommittees: Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises|Military Readiness|Military Research and Development|Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Crops|Livestock and Horticulture|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|0|AL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ROBERT ADERHOLT, Republican, of Haleyville, AL|born in Haleyville, AL, on July 22, 1965|graduate, Birmingham Southern University|J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University|attorney|assistant legal advisor to Governor Fob James, 1995-96|Haleyville municipal judge, 1992-96|George Bush delegate, Republican National Convention, 1992|Republican nominee for the 17th District, Alabama House of Representatives, 1990|married to the former Caroline McDonald|committee: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|0|AL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|BUD CRAMER, Democrat, of Huntsville, AL|born in Huntsville, August 22, 1947|graduated, Huntsville High School, 1965|B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1969, ROTC|J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, 1972|U.S. Army, 1972|captain, U.S. Army Reserves, 1976-78|attorney|instructor, University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa|director of clinical studies program, 1972-73|assistant district attorney, Madison County, AL, 1973-75|private law practice, Huntsville, AL, 1975-80|district attorney, Madison County, 1981-90|member: Alabama District Attorneys Association|National District Attorneys Association|founder, National Children's Advocacy Center, Huntsville|National Center for Missing and Exploited Children|American Bar Association, 1975-present|State of Alabama Bar Association, 1972-present|American Bar Association's National Legal Resource Center for Child Advocacy and Protection|awards and honors: received certificate of appreciation, presented by President Ronald Reagan, for outstanding dedication and commitment in promoting safety and well-being of children from the President's Child Safety Partnership, 1987|1986 recipient of the Vincent De Francis Award, presented by the American Humane Association|selected as National Public Citizen of the Year, 1984|Alabama District Attorneys Investigators Association, ``District Attorney of the Year, 1986''|Methodist|widower|one daughter: Hollan C. Gaines|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Committee on Appropriations.
106c|0|AL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|SPENCER BACHUS, Republican, of Vestavia Hills, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, December 28, 1947|B.A., Auburn University, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, 1972|law firm, Bachus, Dempsey, Carson, and Steed, senior partner|member: Huntor Street Baptist Church|Alabama State Representative, Senator|school board, Republican Party Chair|five children: Warren, Stuart, Elliott, Candace, and Lisa|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 6]]
106c|0|AL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EARL F. HILLIARD, Democrat, of Birmingham, AL|born in Birmingham on April 9, 1942, son of the late William Nelson and Iola Hilliard|attended public schools of Birmingham|B.A., Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, 1964|J.D., Howard University, Washington, DC, 1967|M.B.A., Atlanta University School of Business, Atlanta, GA, 1970|married Mary Franklin of Atlanta, GA|two children: Alesia and Earl, Jr.|attorney, admitted to the Alabama bar, 1968|commenced practice in Birmingham|member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City|member: National Bar Association and State of Alabama Bar Association|member of the Tuskegee University Trustee Board, 1986-92|member of the Miles College Law School Trustee Board, 1982-92|elected: Alabama House of Representatives, 1974 and 1978|elected: First Chairman of Alabama Black Legislative Caucus, 1975|elected: Alabama State Senate, 1980-83, 1986 and 1990|chairman, Senate Commerce, Transportation and Utility Committee, 1990-92|chairman, Jefferson County Senate Delegation, 1986-92|chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, 1982-86|elected November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Agriculture|International Relations.
106c|1|AK||senator||TED STEVENS, Republican, of Girdwood, AK|born in Indianapolis, IN, on November 18, 1923|graduated, UCLA, 1947|Harvard Law School, 1950|served as a first lieutenant (pilot), 1943-46|14th Air Force in China, 1944-45|practiced law in Washington, DC, and Fairbanks, AK, 1950-53|U.S. Attorney, Fairbanks, AK, 1953-56|legislative counsel, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1956-57|assistant to the Secretary of the Interior (Fred Seaton), 1958-59|appointed solicitor of the Department of the Interior by President Eisenhower, 1960|opened law office, Anchorage, AK, 1961|Alaska House of Representatives, 1964-68|has served in U.S. Senate since December 24, 1968|assistant Republican leader, 1977-85|committees: chairman, Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Governmental Affairs|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|married Catherine Chandler of Anchorage, AK|one daughter|five children with first wife, Ann Cherrington (deceased, 1978)|member: American, Federal, California, Alaska, and District of Columbia bar associations|member: Rotary, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Igloo No. 4 Pioneers of Alaska.
106c|1|AK||senator||FRANK H. MURKOWSKI, Republican, of Fairbanks, AK|born in Seattle, WA, on March 28, 1933|graduated, Ketchikan High School, 1951|attended University of Santa Clara, 1951-53|B.A., economics, Seattle University, 1955|U.S. Coast Guard, active duty, 1955-56|banker|Alaska Commissioner of Economic Development, 1966-70|president, Alaska Bankers Association, 1972|president, Alaska Chamber of Commerce, 1977|president, Alaska National Bank, Fairbanks, 1971-80|member: Elks, Lions, Pioneers of Alaska, Young Presidents Organization, NRA|married the former Nancy Rena Gore, 1954|six children: Carol, Lisa, Michael, Eileen, Mary, and Brian|committees: chairman, Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Veterans' Affairs|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1980|reelected to a second term on November 4, 1986|reelected to a third term on November 3, 1992|and reelected to a fourth term on November 3, 1998.
106c|1|AK||rep|AT LARGE|DONALD E. YOUNG, Republican, of Fort Yukon, AK|born in Meridian, CA, on June 9, 1933|A.A., Yuba Junior College|B.A., Chico State College, Chico, CA|Honorary Doctorate of Laws, University of Alaska, Fairbanks|State House of Representatives, 1966-70|U.S. Army, 41st Tank Battalion, 1955-57|elected member of the State Senate, 1970-73|served on the Fort Yukon City Council for six years, serving four years as mayor|educator for nine years|river boat captain|member: National Education Association, Elks, Lions, Jaycees|married Lula Fredson of Fort Yukon|two children: Joni and Dawn|elected to the 93rd Congress in a special election, March 6, 1973, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Nick Begich|reelected to each succeeding Congress|chairman, Resources Committee|member: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
106c|2|AS||rep|DELEGATE|ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, Democrat, of Vailoatai Pago Pago, AS|graduate of Kahuku High School, Hawaii, 1962|B.A., Brigham Young University, 1966|J.D., University of Houston Law School, 1972|LL.M., University of California, Berkeley, 1973|enlisted in U.S. Army, 1966-69, Vietnam veteran|captain, USAR, Judge Advocate General Corps, 1982-92|adminstrative assistant to American Samoa's Delegate to Washington, 1973-75|staff counsel, Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 1975-81|deputy attorney general, American Samoa, 1981-84|elected Lieutenant Governor, American Samoa, 1984-89|member: Committee on International Relations|Committee on Resources|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Democratic Study Group|Congressional Arts Caucus|Congressional Hispanic Caucus|admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and American Samoa bars|member: National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, National Association of Secretaries of State, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Navy League of the United States, National American Indian Prayer Breakfast Group, Pago Pago Lions Club|married to Hinanui Bambridge Cave of Tahiti|five children|elected as the American Samoan Delegate to the 101st Congress, November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|3|AZ||senator||JOHN McCAIN, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in the Panama Canal Zone on August 29, 1936|graduated Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA, 1954|graduated, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1958|National War College, Washington, DC, 1973|retired captain (pilot), U.S. Navy, 1958-81|military awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross|chair, International Republican Institute|married to the former Cindy Hensley|seven children: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jim, and Bridget|chairman: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee|member: Armed Services Committee|Indian Affairs Committee|elected to the 98th Congress in November, 1982|reelected to the 99th Congress in November, 1984|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986|reelected in November, 1992, and November, 1998.
106c|3|AZ||senator||JON KYL, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Oakland, NE on April 25, 1942|graduated Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, IA, 1960|B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1964 (Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi)|LL.B., University of Arizona, 1966|editor-in-chief, Arizona Law Review|attorney, admitted to the Arizona State bar, 1966|former partner in Phoenix law firm of Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, 1966-86|chairman, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (1984-85)|married to the former Caryll Louise Collins|two children: Kristine and Jon|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|Intelligence.
106c|3|AZ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MATT SALMON, Republican, of Mesa, AZ|born in Salt Lake City, UT, January 21, 1958|graduated, Mesa High School, 1976|B.A., Arizona State University, Temple, 1981|M.P.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1986|telecommunications executive|community affairs manager, U.S. West Communications, Phoenix, AZ|Arizona State Senate, 1991-95: assistant majority leader, 1993-95|chairman, Rules Committee, 1993-95|Appropriations and Finance committees and Appropriations Subcommittee on Education|member: East Valley Child Crisis Center|Council on Families, Youth and Children|Mesa United Way|Arizona Science and Technology Museum|committees: International Relations, Education and the Workforce|subcommittees: International Operations and Human Rights|Asia and the Pacific|Early Childhood,[[Page 11]]Youth and the Family|Employer/Employee Relations|married to the former Nancy Huish|four children: Lara, Jacob, Katie, and Matthew, Jr.|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|3|AZ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ED PASTOR, Democrat, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Claypool, AZ, on June 28, 1943|attended public schools in Miami, AZ|graduate of Arizona State University|B.A., chemistry, 1966|J.D., Arizona University, 1974|member, Governor Raul Castro's staff|taught chemistry, North High School|former deputy director of Guadalupe Organization, Inc.|elected supervisor, board of supervisors, Maricopa County|served board of directors for the National Association of Counties|vice chairman, Employment Steering Committee|president, Arizona County Supervisors Association|member, executive committee of the Arizona Association of Counties|resigned, May, 1991|elected by special election on September 24, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Morris K. Udall|reelected in November, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|appointed to Democratic Steering and Policy Committee|member: Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development|Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture and Related Agencies|reelected to the 104th Congress in November, 1994|member: Committee on Agriculture|Subcommittee on General Commodities|Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops|House Committee on Oversight|Joint Committee on the Library of Congress|chairman, Hispanic Caucus|reelected to the 105th Congress in November, 1996|appointed a Deputy Minority Whip|member, Appropriations Committee|Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development|Subcommittee on Transportation|Committee on Standards of Official Conduct|reelected to the 106th Congress in November, 1998|appointed a Chief Deputy Minority Whip|member, Appropriations Committee|Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development|Subcommittee on Transportation|Subcommittee on Legislative|married: Verma Pastor|two daughters: Yvonne and Laura|board of directors, Neighborhood Housing Services of America|National Association of Latino Elected Officials|served as director at large, ASU Alumni Association|founding board member, ASU Los Diablos Alumni Association|served on board of directors of the National Council of La Raza|Arizona Joint Partnership Training Council|National Conference of Christians and Jews|Friendly House|Chicanos Por La Causa|Phoenix Economic Growth Corporation|Sun Angel Foundation|vice president, Valley of the Sun United Way|advisory member, Boys Club of Metropolitan Phoenix.
106c|3|AZ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BOB STUMP, Republican, of Tolleson, AZ|born in Phoenix, AZ, April 4, 1927|graduated, Tolleson High School, 1947|B.S., Arizona State University, 1951|cotton farmer|served in the U.S. Navy, 1943-46|Arizona House of Representatives, four terms, 1959-67|Arizona State Senate, five terms, 1967-76, president of Arizona Senate, 1975-76|member: VFW|Veterans of Underage Military Service|Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation|three children: Karen, Bob, and Bruce|elected to the 95th Congress on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: vice chairman, Committee on Armed Services|chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Republican Steering Committee.
106c|3|AZ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JOHN B. SHADEGG, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Phoenix on October 22, 1949|graduated Camelback High School|B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1972|J.D., University of Arizona, 1975|Air National Guard, 1969-75|admitted to the Arizona bar, 1976|law offices of John Shadegg|special counsel, Arizona House Republican Caucus, 1991-92|special assistant attorney general, 1983-90|advisor, U.S. Sentencing Commission|founding director/executive committee member, Goldwater Institute for Public Policy|member/former president, Crime Victim Foundation|chairman, Arizona Juvenile Justice Advisory Council|advisory board, Salvation Army|vestry, Christ Church of the Ascension Episcopal, 1989-91|member, Law Society, ASU College of Law|chairman, Arizona Republican Caucus, 1985-87|chairman, Proposition 108--Two-Thirds Tax Limitation Initiative, 1992|member, Fiscal Accountability and Reform Efforts (FARE) Committee, 1991-92|counsel, Arizonans for Wildlife Conservation (no on Proposition 200), 1992|Victims Bill of Rights Task Force, 1989-90|member, Growing Smarter Committee, (yes on Proposition 303), 1998|married to Shirley Shadegg|two children: Courtney and Stephen|committees: Commerce|subcommittees: Energy and Power|Finance and Hazardous Materials|Health and Environment|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|3|AZ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JIM KOLBE, Republican, of Tucson, AZ|born in Evanston, IL, June 28, 1942|graduated, U.S. Capitol Page School, Washington, DC, 1960|B.A., political science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1965|M.B.A., Stanford University, CA, 1967|study abroad program, International School of America, 1962-63|served in Vietnam, U.S. Navy, lieutenant, 1967-69|lieutenant commander, U.S. Naval Reserves (inactive)|vice president, Wood Canyon Corporation, Sonoita, AZ|consultant, real estate development and political affairs|Arizona State Senator, 1977-82|served on Appropriations, Education, and Agriculture committees, chairman of Judiciary Committee|special assistant to Governor Ogilvie of Illinois, 1972-73|board of directors, Arizona Foundation for Children|board of directors, Tucson Community Bank|presidential appointment, Commission on Presidential Scholars|director of operations, Vietnam Orphans Airlift, San Francisco, 1975|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|3|AZ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOHN D. HAYWORTH, Jr., Republican, of Scottsdale, AZ|born in High Point, NC, on July 12, 1958|graduated, High Point Central High School, 1976|B.A., speech communications and political science, cum laude, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1980|broadcaster|public relations consultant|insurance agent|member: Rotary Club of Phoenix (Paul Harris Fellow)|Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout)|married Mary Denise Yancey Hayworth, 1989|three children: Nicole, Hannah, and John Micah|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|4|AR||senator||TIM HUTCHINSON, Republican, of Bentonville, AR|born in Bentonville, AR, on August 11, 1949|graduated from Springdale High School, Springdale, AR, 1967|B.A., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, 1972|M.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1990|college instructor, John Brown University|co-owner, KBCV radio station, 1982-89|Arkansas State Legislature, 1985-92|member: Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Our Farm Board, Northwest Community College Foundation, Emmanuel Baptist Church|married the former Donna Jean King, 1970|three children|Timothy and Jeremy (twins), Joshua|committees: Armed Services|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|elected on November 5, 1996, to the U.S. Senate.
106c|4|AR||senator||BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, Democrat, of Helena, AR|born in Helena, AR, on September 30, 1960|graduate of Helena Central High School|daughter of Jordan Bennett Lambert, Jr., and Martha Kelly Lambert|B.S., in biology, at Randolph Macon Women's College, Lynchburg, VA, 1982|also attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville|member, Chi Omega sorority|American Red Cross volunteer|married to Dr. Stephen R. Lincoln|mother of twin boys, Bennett and Reece|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Energy and Natural Resources|Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: Production and Price Competitiveness|Research, Nutrition, and General Legislation|National Parks, Preservation and Recreation|Water and Power|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 103rd and 104th Congresses|elected to U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.
106c|4|AR||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MARION BERRY, Democrat, of Gillett, AR|born in Bayou Meto Community, August 27, 1942|graduated, DeWitt High School|B.S., pharmacy, University of Arkansas, 1965|partner and general manager, family farm|appointed Special Assistant to the President for Agricultural Trade and Food Assistance, 1993|member, Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, 1986-94, serving as chairman in 1992|Gillett city councilman, 1976-80|married the former Carolyn Lowe in 1962|two children: Ann Coggin and Mitchell|cochairman, Democratic Blue Dog Coalition's Health Care Task Force|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 16]]
106c|4|AR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|VIC SNYDER, Democrat, of Little Rock, AR|born in Medford, OR, September 27, 1947|graduated from Medford High School, 1965|corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-69, including one year in Vietnam with Headquarters Company, First Marine Division|B.A., chemistry, 1975, Willamette University, Salem, OR|M.D., 1979, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland|family practice residency, 1979-82, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences|family practice physician in central Arkansas, 1982-present|medical missions to Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand, El Salvadoran refugee camps in Honduras, a West African mission hospital in Sierra Leone, and an Ethiopian refugee camp in Sudan|J.D., 1988, University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law|Arkansas State Senator, 1991-96|committees: Armed Services|Veterans Affairs|subcommittees: Health|Military Research and Development|Military Installations and Facilities|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|4|AR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ASA HUTCHINSON, Republican, of Bentonville, AR|born in Bentonville, December 3, 1950|B.S., accounting, Bob Jones University, 1972|J.D., University of Arkansas Law School, 1974|admitted to the Arkansas bar in 1975 and began practice in Bentonville|Bentonville City Attorney, 1976|United States Attorney, 1982-85|chairman, Arkansas State Republican Committee, 1990-95|married the former Susan Burrell in 1973|four children: Asa III, Sara, John Paul, and Seth|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 17]]
106c|4|AR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JAY DICKEY, Republican, of Pine Bluff, AR|born in Pine Bluff on December 14, 1939|graduated, Pine Bluff High School|University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (B.A., 1961, J.D., 1963)|owner, two Taco Bell Restaurants|former state chairman, Christian Legal Society|past president, Pine Bluff Jaycees|recipient, Jaycees Distinguished Service Award|former board member, Bank of Bearden|Guaranty Savings and Loan Association|Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce|member: Ducks Unlimited|life member of the National Rifle Asociation|Pillars Club of the United Way|Century Club of the Boy Scouts|four children: John, Laura, Ted, and Rachel|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||senator||DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born June 22, 1933 in San Francisco|B.A., Stanford University, 1955|elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78|president of Board of Supervisors: 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978|mayor of San Francisco, 1978-88|candidate for governor of California, 1990. Recipient: Distinguished Woman Award, San Francisco Examiner|Achievement Award, Business and Professional Women's Club, 1970|Golden Gate University, California, LL.D. (hon.), 1979|SCOPUS Award for Outstanding Public Service, American Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem|University of Santa Clara, D.P.S. (hon.)|University of Manila, D.P.A. (hon.), 1981|Antioch University, LL.D. (hon.), 1983|Los Angeles Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith's Distinguished Service Award, 1984|French Legion d'Honneur from President Mitterand, 1984|Mills College, LL.D. (hon.), 1985|U.S. Army's Commander's Award for Public Service, 1986|Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1986|Paulist Fathers Award, 1987|Episcopal Church Award for Service, 1987|U.S. Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, 1987|Silver Spur Award for Outstanding Public Service, San Francisco Planning and Urban Renewal Association, 1987|``All Pro Management Team Award'' for No. 1 Mayor, City and State Magazine, 1987|Community Service Award Honoree for Public Service, 1987|American Jewish Congress, 1987|President's Award, St. Ignatius High School, San Francisco, 1988|Coro Investment in Leadership Award, 1988|President's Medal, University of California at San Francisco, 1988|University of San Francisco, D.H.L. (hon.), 1988. Member: Coro Foundation, Fellowship, 1955-56|California Women's Board of Terms and Parole, 1960-66, executive committee|U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1983-88|Mayor's Commission on Crime, San Francisco|Bank of California, director, 1988-89|San Francisco Education Fund's Permanent Fund, 1988-89|Japan Society of Northern California, 1988-89|Inter-American Dialogue, 1988-present|Trilateral Commission, 1988|Biderberg Foreign Policy Conference, Baden, Germany, 1991|married to Dr. Bertram Feinstein (dec.)|married on January 20, 1980, to Richard C. Blum|one child|three stepchildren|Jewish|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate, by special election, on November 3, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Pete Wilson|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|5|CA||senator||BARBARA BOXER, Democrat, of Greenbrae, CA|born in Brooklyn, NY, November 11, 1940|B.A., economics, Brooklyn College, 1962|stockbroker and economic researcher with securities firms on Wall Street, 1962-65|journalist and associate editor, Pacific Sun newspaper, 1972-74|congressional aide, Fifth Congressional District, California, 1974-76|elected Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1976-82|first woman president, Marin County Board of Supervisors|member: United States Holocaust Memorial Council|married Stewart Boxer, 1962|two adult children: Doug and Nicole|elected November 2, 1982 to 98th Congress|reelected to the 99th-102nd Congresses|House Government Operations Committee|House Armed Services Committee|House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families|House Budget Committee, 1985-90|House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee|House Whip at Large|committees: Budget|Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|subcommitttees: Superfund, Waste Control and Risk Assessment|Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property and Nuclear Safety|Fisheries, Wildlife and Drinking Water|International Economic Policy, Exports and Trade Promotion|Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, Narcotics and Terrorism|ranking member, International Operations|leadership positions: Deputy Whip (Western Region)|Deputy Assistant Floor Leader|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected on November 3, 1998.[[Page 19]]
106c|5|CA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MIKE THOMPSON, Democrat, of Napa Valley, CA|born on January 24, 1951, in St. Helena, CA|graduated, St. Helena High School, St. Helena, CA|U.S. Army, 1969-72|Purple Heart|B.A., Chico State University, 1982|M.A., Chico State University, 1996|teacher at San Francisco State University, and Chico State University|elected to the California State Senate, 2nd District, 1990-98|chairman of the Budget Committee|married to Janet|two children: Christopher and Jon|committees: Armed Services|Agriculture|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|WALLY HERGER, Republican, of Marysville, CA|born in Sutter County, CA, May 20, 1945|graduated East Nicolaus High School|attended California State University, Sacramento, CA|cattle rancher|small businessman|member, East Nicolaus High School Board of Trustees, 1977-80|California State Assemblyman, 1980-86|member: National Federation of Independent Business, Sutter County Taxpayers Association, Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau, California Cattlemen's Association, California Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors, South Yuba Rotary Club|married to the former Pamela Sargent|eight children|committees: Budget, Ways and Means|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 20]]
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DOUGLAS A. OSE, Republican, of Sacramento, CA|born in Sacramento, CA, on June 27, 1955|education: Rio Americano High School|B.S., Business Administration, University of California at Berkeley|religion: Lutheran|organizations: former member, Citrus Heights Incorporation Project Board of Directors|former member, California State Automobile Association Board of Directors|former member, Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce|former member, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission|member, Sacramento Rotary Club|married: Lynnda Ose, 1989|two children: Erika and Emily|committees: Agriculture|Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|subcommittees: General Farm Commodities, Resource Conservation, and Credit|Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Corps|Domestic and International Monetary Policy|Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources|Government Management, Information, and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, Republican, of Rocklin, CA|born in Glendale, CA, October 30, 1950|graduated Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA, 1968|University of California at Santa Cruz, 1972|University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1978|lawyer|member: California bar|elected to the California State Senate, 1980|reelected 1984 and 1988|served as chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, May 1987-April 1990|married the former Julia Harlow, 1979|two children: John, Jr. and Courtney Doolittle|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|elected in 1992 to newly drawn fourth congressional district.
106c|5|CA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ROBERT T. MATSUI, Democrat, of Sacramento, CA, born in Sacramento, September 17, 1941|graduated, C.K. McClatchy High School, 1959|A.B., University of California, Berkeley, 1963|J.D., Hastings College of Law, University of California, 1966|admitted to the California bar in 1967 and commenced practice in Sacramento|Sacramento City Council, District 8, 1971-75|reelected, 1975-78|chairman, budget-finance committee, 1976-78|vice mayor, 1977|chairman, law and legislative committee, 1978|chairman, U.S. Congressman John E. Moss reelection campaign committee|member, California Democratic Central Committee, 1973-78|president, Active 20-30 Club, 1972|vice president, Sacramento Safety Council|board member, United Crusade and Sacramento Rotary Club|officer and director, Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce|Jaycee Young Man of the Year, 1973|married the former Doris K. Okada, 1966|one child, Brian Robert|member, Ways and Means Committee|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|LYNN WOOLSEY, Democrat, of Petaluma, CA|born in Seattle, WA, on November 3, 1937|graduated from Lincoln High School, Seattle|B.S., University of San Francisco, 1981|president and founder, Woolsey Personnel Service, 1980-92|human resources manager, Harris Digital Telephone Systems, 1969-80|elected member, Petaluma City Council, 1984-92|vice mayor, 1989 and 1992|member: Sonoma County National Women's Political Caucus, chair|Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women, chair|Business and Professional Women|National Organization for Women|Sierra Club|Sonoma County Hazardous Materials Management Commission, chair|Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Hazardous Materials Representative|CAL Energy Commission, advisory committee|four children: Joseph Critchett, Michael Woolsey, Ed Critchett, Amy Critchett|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE MILLER, Democrat, of Martinez, CA|born in Richmond, CA, May 17, 1945|attended Martinez public schools|Diablo Valley College|graduated, 1968, San Francisco State College|J.D., 1972, University of California at Davis School of Law|member: California State bar, Davis Law School Alumni Association|served five years as legislative aide to Senate majority leader, California State Legislature|past chairman and member of Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee|past president of Martinez Democratic Club|married to the former Cynthia Caccavo|two children: George and Stephen|committees: Education and the Workforce|ranking member, Resources|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|NANCY PELOSI, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born in Baltimore, MD, March 26, 1940|daughter of the late Representative Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., of MD|graduated, Institute of Notre Dame High School, 1958|B.A., Trinity College, Washington, DC (major, political science|minor, history), 1962|northern chair, California Democratic Party, 1977-81|state chair, California Democratic Party, 1981-83|chair, 1984 Democratic National Convention Host Committee|finance chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1985-86|member: Democratic National Committee|California Democratic Party Executive Committee|San Francisco Library Commission|Board of Trustees, LSB Leakey Foundation|married Paul F. Pelosi, 1963|five children: Nancy Corinne, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul, Jr., and Alexandra|elected by special election, June 2, 1987, to the 100th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sala Burton|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BARBARA LEE, Democrat, of Oakland, CA|born in El Paso, TX, on July 16, 1946|graduated, San Fernando High School|B.A., Mills College, 1973|MSW, University of California, Berkeley, 1975|congressional aide and public servant|senior advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ronald V. Dellums in Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA, 1975-87|California State Assembly, 1990-96|California State Senate, 1996-98|Assembly committees: Housing and Land Use|Appropriations|Business and Professions|Industrial Relations|Judiciary|Revenue and Taxation|board member, California State Coastal Conservancy, District Export Council, and California Defense Conversion Council|committees: Banking and Financial Services|International Relations|elected to the 105th Congress on April 7, 1998, by special election, to fill the remaining term of retiring Representative Ronald V. Dellums|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|ELLEN TAUSCHER, Democrat, of Pleasanton, CA|born in East Newark, NJ, November 15, 1951|graduated, Harrison High School, Harrison, NJ, 1969|B.S., early childhood education, Seton Hall University|founder and CEO, The Registry Companies, first national child care provider pre-employment screening service, 1992-present|one of the first women to hold a seat[[Page 24]]on the New York Stock Exchange (1977-79)|Wall Street trader and investment banker, 1979-88|author of The Child Care Source Book|created Tauscher Foundation, which has provided $150,000 to California and Texas elementary schools for purchase of computer equipment|member: NARAL, CARAL, Planned Parenthood, Seton Hall University Board of Regents|endorsed by Emily's List|cochair, Dianne Feinstein's 1992, and 1994, Senatorial campaigns|married William Y. Tauscher in 1989|one child: Katherine|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|RICHARD W. POMBO, Republican, of Tracy, CA|born in Tracy, CA, on January 8, 1961|attended California State University at Pomona|rancher|Tracy, CA, City Councilman, 1990-91|cofounder, San Joaquin County Citizens Land Alliance|member, Tracy Rotary Club|married to Annette Pombo since 1983|three children: Richard Jr., Rena, and Rachel|committees: Agriculture|Resources|subcommittee assignments include areas covering specialty crops, domestic and international agricultural marketing, livestock, farm credit, water policy, and mining|elected November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to the each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|TOM LANTOS, Democrat, of San Mateo, CA|born in Budapest, February 1, 1928|during World War II active in anti-Nazi underground|came to the United States in 1947 on academic scholarship|B.A., University of Washington, 1949|M.A., University of Washington, 1950|Ph.D., University of California, 1953, Phi Beta Kappa|professor of economics|consultant, TV[[Page 25]]news analyst and commentator|member, Millbrae Board of Education, 1950-66|administrative assistant, economic and foreign policy adviser, U.S. Senate|married to Annette Tillemann|two married daughters: Annette Tillemann-Dick and Katrina Lantos-Swett|16 grandchildren|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Committee on International Relations|ranking member, subcommittee on Asia|Government Reform|cochairman of the permanent U.S. Congressional Delegation to the European Parliament of the European Union|cochairman, Congressional Human Rights Caucus|member, U.S. Holocaust Council.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|FORTNEY PETE STARK, Democrat, of Fremont, CA|born in Milwaukee, WI, November 11, 1931|graduated from Wauwatosa, WI, High School, 1949|Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., 1953|University of California, Berkeley, M.B.A., 1960|East Bay Skills Center, Oakland, G.E.D. (honorary), 1972|served in U.S. Air Force, 1955-57, first lieutenant|banker, founder, and president, Security National Bank, Walnut Creek, CA, 1963-72|trustee, California Democratic Council|chairman, board of trustees, Starr King School of Ministry, Berkeley|trustee, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley|sponsor, Northern California American Civil Liberties Union|board member: Housing Development Corporation and Council for Civic Unity|director, Common Cause, 1971-72|five children: Jeffrey Peter, Beatrice Stark Winslow, Thekla Stark Wainwright, Sarah Stark Ramirez, and Fortney Stark III|married to Deborah Roderick|committee: Ways and Means (senior member)|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|ANNA G. ESHOO, Democrat, of Atherton, CA|born on December 13, 1942|attended, Canada College|San Mateo supervisor, 1983-92|has served on the House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries|currently serves on the House Committee on Commerce, including its subcommittees on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and Health and Environment|has served as a Democratic Regional Whip since 1993|selected to co-chair the House Medical Technology Caucus, 1994|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 26]]
106c|5|CA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|TOM CAMPBELL, Republican, of Campbell, CA|born August 14, 1952, in Chicago, IL|B.A., M.A. (awarded simultaneously), economics, University of Chicago, 1973|J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1976, and editor of Harvard Law Review|Ph.D., economics, University of Chicago, 1980 (Lilly Fellowship)|admitted to the Illinois and District of Columbia bars in 1976|law professor, Stanford University (tenured, 1987)|represented California's 12th District in U.S. House of Representatives, 1989-92, and has represented 15th District since December 1995|member, California Senate, 1993-95|director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission, 1981-83|White House Fellow, 1980-81|member, White House Task Force on Women, 1981|term member, Council on Foreign Relations, 1981-86|United States Supreme Court Clerk, Justice Byron White, 1977-78|attorney, Winston and Strawn, Chicago, 1978-80|member: San Francisco Council on Foreign Relations, 1983-88|Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, 1978-80|member, Council on Foreign relations, 1996-present|council member, American Bar Association, 1983-88|married to Susanne Martin Campbell since 1978|committees: Banking and Financial Services|International Relations|Joint Economic Committee|rated single most fiscally responsible member of Congress by the National Taxpayers Union, 1992.
106c|5|CA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|ZOE LOFGREN, Democrat, of San Jose, CA|born in San Mateo, CA, December 21, 1947|graduated Gunn High School, 1966|B.A., Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1970|J.D., Santa Clara Law School, Santa Clara, CA, 1975|admitted to the California bar, 1975|District of Columbia bar, 1981|Supreme Court, 1986|member: board of trustees, San Jose Evergreen Community College District, 1979-81|board of supervisors, Santa Clara County, CA, 1981-94|member: Committee on Science|Judiciary Committee|Subcommittee on Crime|married John Marshall Collins, 1978|two children: Sheila and Johnny|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 27]]
106c|5|CA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|SAM FARR, Democrat, of Carmel, CA|born on July 4, 1941|attended Carmel, CA, public schools|B.S., biology, Willamette University, Salem, OR|studied at the Monterey Institute of International Studies|served in the Peace Corps for two years in Colombia, South America|worked as a consultant and employee of the California Assembly|elected to the California Assembly, 1980-93|member: Committees on Education, Insurance, and Natural Resources|married to Shary Baldwin|one daughter: Jessica|elected on June 8, 1993, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Leon Panetta|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|GARY A. CONDIT, Democrat, of Ceres, CA|born in Tulsa, OK, on April 20, 1948|attended Modesto Junior College and Cal State University, Stanislaus|B.A., political science, 1972|Ceres City Council, 1972-76|mayor, Ceres, 1974-76|Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, 1976-82, chairman, 1980|California State Assembly, 1982-89|former Assembly Assistant Majority Leader|former chairman and vice-chairman, Assembly Governmental Organization Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Sports and Entertainment|past chair, Assembly Rural Caucus|Legislator of the Year for California Narcotic Officers Association, 1986|Legislator of the Year for California Rifle and Pistol Association, 1986, 1988|married to Carolyn P. Condit|two children: Chad and Cadee|committees: Agriculture, Elections Reapportionment and Constitutional Amendments, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, International Trade and Intergovernmental Relations, Human Services, Governmental Organization, Revenue and Taxation, Ways and Means, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education, Joint Committee on States Economy, Joint Committee on Fair Allocation and Classification, Special Committee on Community Colleges, and Select Committee on California Youth|committees: Agriculture|Select Committee on Intelligence|subcommittees: Livestock and Horticulture|ranking member, Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Crops|Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence|Technical and Tactical Intelligence|elected to the 101st Congress by special election on September 12, 1989 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Tony Coelho|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 28]]
106c|5|CA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE RADANOVICH, Republican, of Mariposa, CA|born June 20, 1955|graduated, Mariposa County High School|B.A., California State Polytechnic University, 1978|assistant manager, Yosemite Bank, 1980-83|opened Mariposa County's first winery, 1986|charter member and president of the Mariposa Wine Grape Growers Association|founder, Mariposa Creek Parkway, 1985|treasurer, Mariposa Historical Society, 1982-83|member: Wine Institute, California Farm Bureau, California Association of Wine Grape Growers|Chambers of Commerce|California Ag Leadership, class XXI|chairman: Mariposa County Board of Supervisors, Mariposa County Planning Commission|executive director of the California State Mining and Mineral Museum Association|committees: Budget and Resources|International Relations|subcommittees: Africa|International Economic Policy and Trade|Water and Power Resources|National Parks and Public Lands|Endangered Species Task Force|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress, vice-chairman of the Western Caucus, 105th Congress|chairman, Western Caucus, 106th Congress|founding member of the Wine Caucus, 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|CALVIN M. DOOLEY, Democrat, of Visalia, CA|born in Hanford, CA, January 11, 1954|M.S., management, Sloan Fellow, Stanford University, 1986-87|B.S., agricultural economics, University of California at Davis|administrative assistant to State Senator Rose Ann Vuich|past vice president, Tulare County Farm Bureau|committees: Agriculture|Resources|subcommittees: Energy and Mineral Resources|Livestock and Horticulture|Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops|ranking member, Water and Power|founder and cochair, New[[Page 29]]Democratic Coalition|cochair, Western Water Caucus|cochair, Congressional Biotechnology Caucus|Education and Industry Liaison, Oil and Gas Forum|cochair, Democratic Caucus Health Care Task Force|member, Rural Health Care Coalition|past cochair, Western Water Caucus|married to the former Linda Phillips|two children: Brooke and Emily|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|BILL THOMAS, Republican, of Bakersfield, CA|born in Wallace, ID, on December 6, 1941|graduated, Garden Grove High School, 1959|A.A., Santa Ana Community College, 1961|B.A., San Francisco State University, 1963|M.A., San Francisco State University, 1965|professor, Bakersfield Community College, 1965-74|served in California State Assembly, 1974-78|member: Agriculture|Revenue and Taxation|and Rules committees|selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders as a delegate to the Soviet Union, 1977|member, Ways and Means Committee|member, Subcommittee on Trade|chairman, Subcommittee on Health|chairman, House Administration Committee|married to the former Sharon Lynn Hamilton, 1968|two children: Christopher and Amelia|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|LOIS CAPPS, Democrat, of Santa Barbara, CA|born in Ladysmith, WI, January 10, 1938|graduated Flathead County High School, Kalispell, MT, 1955|B.S. in Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1959|M.A. in Religion, Yale University, 1964|M.A. in Education, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1990|head nurse, Yale New Haven Hospital|staff nurse, Visiting Nurses Association, Hamden, CT|elementary district nurse, Santa Barbara School District|director, Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Project, Santa Barbara County|director, Santa Barbara School District Parent and Child Education Center|instructor of early childhood education, Santa Barbara City College|board member: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee|married Walter Capps, 1960|three children: Lisa, Todd, Laura|committees: Commerce|subcommittees: Health and Environment|Finance and Hazardous Materials|elected by special election on March 10, 1998 to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Walter Capps.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|ELTON GALLEGLY, Republican, of Simi Valley, CA|born in Huntington Park, CA, March 7, 1944|graduated Huntington Park High School, 1962|attended Los Angeles State College|businessman|member, Simi Valley City Council, 1979|mayor, city of Simi Valley, 1980-86|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|chairman: Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere|member: Courts and Intellectual Property, Immigration and Claims, National Parks and Public Land subcommittees|Congressional Fire Services Caucus|chairman, Task Force on Urban Search and Rescue|former vice-chairman and chairman, Ventura County Association of Governments|former member, board of directors, Moorpark College Foundation|delegate to 1988 Republican National Convention|married the former Janice L. Shrader, 1974|four children: Shawn G., Shawn P., Kevin, and Shannon|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|BRAD J. SHERMAN, Democrat, of Sherman Oaks, CA|born in Los Angeles, October 24, 1954|B.A., summa cum laude, UCLA, 1974|J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1979|admitted to the California bar in 1979 and began practice in Los Angeles|attorney, CPA, certified tax law specialist|elected to the California State Board of Equalization, 1990, serving as chairman, 1991-95|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|HOWARD P. (BUCK) McKEON, Republican, of Santa Clarita, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, on September 9, 1938|graduated, Verdugo Hills High School, Tujunga, CA|B.S., Brigham Young University|owner, Howard and Phil's Western Wear|mayor and city councilman, Santa Clarita, 1987-92|member: board of directors, Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce|California Republican State Central Committee|advisory council, Boy Scouts of America|president and trustee, William S. Hart School District, 1979-87|chairman and director, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 1983-87|chairman and founding director, Valencia National Bank, 1987-92|honorary chairman, Red Cross Community Support Campaign, 1992|honorary chairman, Leukemia Society Celebrity Program, 1990 and 1994|president, Republican Freshman Class of the 103rd Congress|married to the former Patricia Kunz, 1962|six children: Tamara, Howard D., John Matthew, Kimberly, David Owen, and Tricia|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|HOWARD L. BERMAN, Democrat, of Mission Hills, CA (representing the San Fernando Valley and parts of Los Angeles)|born April 15, 1941 in Los Angeles|B.A., international relations, UCLA, 1962|LL.B., UCLA School of Law, 1965|California Assembly Fellowship Program, 1965-70|Vista volunteer, 1966-67|admitted to the California bar, 1966|practiced law until election to California Assembly in 1972|named assembly majority leader in first term|served as chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus and policy research management committee|member: regional board of the Anti-Defamation League|past president, California Federation of Young Democrats|married to Janis|two children: Brinley and Lindsey|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982, and reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: International Relations|Judiciary|subcommittees: ranking member, Courts and Intellectual Property.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|JAMES E. ROGAN, Republican, of Glendale, CA|born in San Francisco, CA, on August 21, 1957|B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1979|J.D., UCLA Law School, 1983|admitted to the California bar in 1984 and began practice in Los Angeles|attorney|member, California State Assembly, 1994-96, serving as Assembly Majority Leader in 1996|Glendale Municipal Court Judge, 1990-94|Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, 1985-90|married to Christine Rogan since 1988|two children: Dana and Claire|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|DAVID DREIER, Republican, of San Dimas, CA|born in Kansas City, MO, on July 5, 1952|Claremont McKenna College, B.A. (cum laude), political science, 1975|Claremont Graduate School, M.A., American Government, 1976|Winston S. Churchill Fellow|Phi Sigma Alpha|director, corporate relations, Claremont McKenna College, 1975-78|member: board of governors, James Madison Society|Republican State Central Committee of California|Los Angeles Town Hall|named Outstanding Young Man of America and Outstanding Young Californian, 1976 and 1978|director, marketing and government affairs, Industrial Hydrocarbons, 1979-80|vice president, Dreier Development, 1985-present|author of congressional reform package incorporated into the House Rules|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|HENRY A. WAXMAN, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, on September 12, 1939|B.A., political science, UCLA, 1961|J.D., School of Law|admitted to the California State bar, 1965|served three terms as California State Assemblyman|former chairman, California Assembly Health Committee|Select Committee on Medical Malpractice|and Committee on Elections and Reapportionment|president, California Federation of Young Democrats, 1965-67|member: Guardians of the Jewish Home for the Aged|American Jewish Congress|Sierra Club|committees: Commerce|Government Reform|married the former Janet Kessler, 1971|two children: Carol Lynn and Michael David|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|XAVIER BECERRA, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Sacramento, CA, on January 26, 1958|graduated, McClatchy High School, Sacramento, 1976|B.A., Stanford University, 1980|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1984|admitted to California bar, 1985|attended Universidad de Salamanca, 1978-79|staff attorney, ``Reggie Fellow'', Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, 1984-85|administrative assistant for State Senator Art Torres, California State Legislature, 1986|Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, State of California, 1987-90|Assemblyman, California State Legislature, 1990-92|member: Mexican American State Legislators Policy Institute|Mexican American Bar Association|chairperson: Hispanic Employee Advisory Committee to the State Attorney General, 1989|honorary member: Association of California State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges|former member: steering committee, Greater Eastside Voter Registration Project|Construction and General Laborers Union, Local 185 (Sacramento)|married to Dr. Carolina Reyes|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ, Jr., Democrat, of Monterey Park, CA|born in Walsenburg, CO, February 14, 1929|Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles, 1949|received certificate of competence, Los Angeles Trade Technical School, 1959|served in U.S. Marine Corps, private first class, 1947-50|small businessman and building contractor|appointed: Monterey Park Planning Commission, 1971-74|elected mayor, Monterey Park, 1974-75|city councilman, Monterey Park, 1974-80|California State Legislature, 1980-82|member: Communications Workers of America, VFW, American Legion, Latin Business Association, Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce, Navy League|board, San Gabriel Valley YMCA|past president, Rotary Club|five children: Matthew, Diane, Susan, Michael, and Carol Ann|elected to the 97th Congress by special election, July 13, 1982, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Danielson|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT|JULIAN C. DIXON, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Washington, DC, August 8, 1934|graduated, Dorsey High School, Los Angeles, CA, 1953|B.S., Los Angeles State College, 1962|LL.B., Southwestern University, Los Angeles, 1967|served in U.S. Army, sergeant, 1957-60|member of California State Assembly, 1972-78|chairman, Democratic Caucus|member: Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice, Ways and Means, Select Committee on Corrections, Joint Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code|vice chairman, Assembly Select Committee on Health Sciences Education|secretary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Task Force|member: National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee|Committee on Appropriations|member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary|Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense|member: Subcommittee on the District of Columbia|ranking member: Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|chairman, Congressional Black Caucus, 98th Congress|married to Bettye Lee Dixon|one child: Cary Cordon|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT|LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born on June 12, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA|B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1965|the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress|in the 106th Congress, she became the first Latina in history to be appointed to the House Appropriations Committee|subcommittees: Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary|Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government|first woman to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 106th Congress|the first woman to serve as the chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in the 105th Congress|married to Edward T. Allard III|two children: Lisa Marie and Ricardo, two step children, Angela and Guy Mark|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|served in the California State Assembly, 1987-92.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Brownsville, TX, on December 4, 1936|maiden name: Flores|education: Brownsville High School, Brownsville, TX|Cerritos College|Southmost College|profession: Transportation Coordinator, Ford Motor Company|elected to Norwalk, CA, City Council, 1986|became mayor of Norwalk, CA, 1989|elected to the California Assembly, 58th District, 1992-98|married: Frank Napolitano|five children: Yolanda Gutierrez, Fred Musquiz, Edward Musquiz, Michael Musquiz, and Cynthia Dowling|organizations: Norwalk Lion's Club|Veterans of Foreign Wars (auxiliary)|American Legion (auxiliary)|Soroptimist International|past director, Cerritos College Foundation|director, Community Family Guidance Center|League of United Latin American Citizens|director, Los Angeles County Sanitation District|director, Los Angeles County Vector Control (Southeast District)|director, Southeast Los Angeles Private Industry Council|director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Authority|National Women's Political Caucus|past national board secretary, United States-Mexico Sister Cities Association|committees: Resources|Small Business|subcommittees: Water and Power|Forests and Forest Health|Tax, Finance, and Exports|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MAXINE WATERS, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in St. Louis, MO, August 15, 1938|B.A., California State University|honorary degrees, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, North Carolina A&T State University, Howard University, Central State University, Bishop College, Morgan State University|elected to California State Assembly, 1976|reelected every two years thereafter|member: Assembly Democratic Caucus, Board of TransAfrica Foundation, National Women's Political Caucus|chairperson, Ways and Means Subcommittee on State Administration|chair, Joint Committee on Public Pension Fund Investments|married to Sidney Williams, U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas|two children: Karen and Edward|founding member, National Commission for Economic Conversion and Disarmament|member of the board, Center for National Policy|Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation (Spelman College)|Minority AIDS Project|committees: Banking and Financial Services, Judiciary|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL, Republican, of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA|born in Oklahoma City, OK, on January 27, 1947|B.S., economics, Oklahoma City University|M.B.A., San Diego State University, 1974|commissioned as a U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant in 1968, and rose to the rank of Captain before retiring in 1973|former banker and Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA|member of the California State Assembly, 1994-98|married to Jan Kuykendall|three children: Kerry, Brent, and Craig|committees: Armed Services|Science|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Military Personnel|Military Research and Development|Space and Aeronautics|Technology, Aviation|Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD, Democrat, of Carson, CA|born in Birmingham, AL, on September 7, 1938|graduated from University of Redlands, CA|graduate work at California State University-Long Beach and University of Southern California|teacher, director of gender equity programs|coordinator of Career Education, Los Angeles Unified School District|member, California State Assembly, 1992-96, serving as California's representative, Education Commission of the States (executive committee), and vice chair, Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures|first woman chair, Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee, 1995-96|first woman chair, Assembly Insurance Committee, 1994|first woman vice chair, Assembly Governmental Organization Committee, 1993|mayor pro tempore, Carson City Council, 1991-92|member, Carson City Council, 1990|life member, NAACP|member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority|board of directors, Southern California SCLC|board of trustees, Second Baptist Church|serves on the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future|married since 1955 to James McDonald, Jr.|five children: Valerie, Angela, Sherryll, and Keith|committees: Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 38]]
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN HORN, Republican, of Long Beach, CA|born in Gilroy, CA, May 31, 1931|graduated, San Benito County High School, Hollister, CA, 1949|A.B., with Great Distinction, political science, Stanford University, CA, 1953|M.P.A., Harvard University, 1955|Ph.D., political science, Stanford University, 1958|Strategic Intelligence Reserve, SP-7, U.S. Army, 1954-62|congressional fellow, American Political Science Association, 1958-59|administrative assistant to Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell, 1959-60|legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel (R-CA), 1960-66|senior fellow in governmental studies, Brookings Institution, 1966-69|dean of graduate studies and research, American University, 1969-70|president, California State University, Long Beach, 1970-88|trustee professor of political science, California State University, Long Beach, 1988-93|vice chairman/member, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1969-82|member, National Institute of Corrections, 1970-88, chairman, 1985-87|author, The Cabinet and Congress, 1960|Unused Power: The Work of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, 1970|co-author, Congressional Ethics: The View from the House, 1975|lecturer on human rights, education, and American government in 15 countries for USIA, 1975-79|fellow, National Academy of Public Administration, 1986-present|chairman, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1985-86|named ``one of the 100 most effective university presidents in the United States,'' 1986|married to the former Nini Moore|two children: Marcia and Stephen|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT|ED ROYCE, Republican, of Fullerton, CA|born on October 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA|B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1977|small business owner|controller|corporate tax manager|California State Senate, 1982-92|member: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce|board member, Literacy Volunteers of America|California Interscholastic Athletic Foundation board of advisers|married Marie Therese Porter, 1985|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 39]]
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTIETH DISTRICT|JERRY LEWIS, Republican, of Redlands, CA|born in Seattle, WA, October 21, 1934|graduated, San Bernardino High School, 1952|B.A., UCLA, 1956|graduate intern in public affairs, Coro Foundation|life underwriter|former member, San Bernardino School Board|served in California State Assembly, 1968-78|insurance executive, 1959-78|married to Arlene Willis|seven children|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT|GARY G. MILLER, Republican, of Diamond Bar, CA|born in Huntsville, AR, on October 16, 1948|married: Cathy Miller|four children: Brian, Elizabeth, Loren, and Matthew|education: Loma Vista Elementary School, Whittier, CA|California High School, Whittier, CA|Lowell High School, LaHabra, CA|Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA|military service: private, U.S. Army, 1967|profession: developer|owner, G. Miller Development Company|public service: Diamond Bar, CA, City Council, 1989-95|Mayor, 1992|California State Assembly, 1995-98|committees: Budget|Science|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|vice chairman, Energy and Environment|Ground Transportation|Technology|elected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 40]]
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT|JOE BACA, Democrat, of San Bernardino County, CA|born in Belen, NM, on January 23, 1947|education: graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, with a bachelor's degree in Sociology|professional: GTE Corp. (community relations)|Interstate World Travel (owner)|military service: Army|public service: elected to the California State Assembly, 1992, and served as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore, and the Speaker's Federal Government Liaison, 1997-1998|elected to the California State Senate, 1998|awards: American Legion California Legislator of the Year|VFW Outstanding Legislator|League of Women Voters Citizen of Distinction|San Bernardino Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year|Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen|married: Barbara (four children)|elected to the 106th Congress on November 16, 1999, by special election.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT|KEN CALVERT, Republican, of Corona, CA|born June 8, 1953 in Corona|Chaffey College (CA), A.A., 1973|San Diego State University, B.A. in economics, 1975|congressional aide to Rep. Victor V. Veysey, CA|general manager, Jolly Fox Restaurant, Corona, 1975-79|Marcus W. Meairs Co., Corona, 1979-81|president and general manager, Ken Calvert Real Properties, 1981-92|County Youth Chairman, Rep. Veysey's District, 1970, then 43rd District, 1972|Corona/Norco Youth Chairman for Nixon, 1968 and 1972|Reagan-Bush campaign worker, 1980|cochair, Wilson for Senate Campaign, 1982|Riverside Republican Party, chairman, 1984-88|cochairman, George Deukmejian election, 1978, 1982 and 1986|cochairman, George Bush election, 1988|cochairman, Pete Wilson Senate elections, 1982 and 1988|cochairman, Pete Wilson for Governor election, 1990|member: Riverside County Republican Winners Circle, charter member|Corona/Norco Republican Assembly, former vice president|Lincoln Club[[Page 41]]of Riverside County, chairman and charter member, 1986-90|Corona Rotary Club, president, 1991|Corona Elks|Navy League of Corona/Norco|Corona Chamber of Commerce, past president, 1990|Norco Chamber of Commerce|County of Riverside Asset Leasing, chairman|Corona/Norco Board of Realtors|Monday Morning Group|Corona Group, past chairman|Economic Development Partnership, executive board|Corona Community Hospital Corporate 200 Club|Silver Eagles (March AFB Support Group), charter member|Corona Airport Advisory Commission|committees: Science, Agriculture, and Resources|elected November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress, reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|MARY BONO, Republican, of Palm Springs, CA|born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 24, 1961|daughter of Clay Whitaker, retired physician and surgeon, and Karen, retired chemist|Batchelor of Fine Arts in Art History, University of Southern California, 1984|Woman of the Year, 1993, San Gorgonio Chapter of the Girl Scouts of America for her assistance to victims of a tragic Girl Scout bus crash in Palm Springs|board member: Palm Springs International Film Festival|first lady of Palm Springs and active in a wide range of community charities and service organizations|leadership role in support of the D.A.R.E. program, Olive Crest Home for Abused Children, Tiempos de Los Ninos|certified personal fitness instructor in martial arts (Karate, Tae Kwan Do)|accomplished gymnast with Gymnastics Olympica|appointed chair, Congressional Salton Sea Task Force|married Sonny Bono, 1986|two children: Chesare Elan and Chianna Maria|committees: Armed Forces|Judiciary|Small Business|subcommittees|Commercial and Administrative Law|Courts and Intellectual Property|Government Programs and Oversight|Military Personnel|Military Procurement|elected by special election on April 7, 1998 to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Sonny Bono|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|DANA ROHRABACHER, Republican, of Huntington Beach, CA|born in Coronado, CA, on June 21, 1947|graduated Palos Verdes High School, CA, 1965|attended Los Angeles Harbor College, Wilmington, CA, 1965-67|B.A., Long Beach State College, CA, 1969|M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1975|writer/journalist|speechwriter and special assistant to the President, The White House, Washington, D.C., 1981-88|assistant press secretary, Reagan/Bush Committee, 1980|reporter, City News Service/Radio News West, and editorial writer, Orange County Register, 1972-80|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|LORETTA SANCHEZ, Democrat, of Anaheim, CA|born in Lynwood, CA, on January 7, 1960|graduate of Chapman University|M.B.A., American University|specializes in assisting public agencies with finance matters|member, Blue Dog Coalition|Law Enforcement Caucus|Congressional Women's, and Hispanic Caucuses|married to Steven Brixey|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER COX, Republican, of Newport Beach, CA|born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN, October 16, 1952|graduated, St. Thomas Academy, St. Paul, 1970|B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1973|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1977|M.B.A., Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, 1977|attorney|admitted to the California bar in 1978 and commenced practice in Los Angeles|law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, San Francisco, CA, and Honolulu, HI, 1977-78|associate, Latham and Watkins, Newport Beach, CA, 1978-84|cofounder, Context Corporation, St. Paul, MN, 1984-86|partner, Latham and Watkins, Newport Beach, CA, 1984-86|senior associate counsel to the President, The White House, 1986-88|member: Republican Associates, California Republican Assembly, Rotary Club of Orange County|married to Rebecca Gernhardt Cox|three children: Charles, Kathryn and Kevin|elected November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|RON PACKARD, Republican, of Oceanside, CA|born in Meridian, ID, January 19, 1931|graduated, Meridian High School, 1948|attended Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1948-50|Portland State University, Portland, 1952-53|D.M.D., University of Oregon Dental School, Portland, OR, 1957|lieutenant, U.S. Navy Dental Corps, 1957-59|dentist|Carlsbad School District Board, 1960-72|director, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 1972-76|member: Carlsbad Planning Commission, 1974-76|Carlsbad City Council, 1976-78|Carlsbad chairman of the Boy Scouts of America, 1977-79|mayor of Carlsbad, 1978-82|member: North County Armed Services YMCA|North County Transit District|San Diego Association for Government|Coastal Policy Committee and Transportation Policy Committee|California League of Cities|president, San Diego Division of the League of California Cities|Mormon Church|married to the former Jean Sorenson|seven children: Chris, Debbie, Jeff, Vicki, Scott, Lisa, and Theresa|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: House Appropriations Committee.
106c|5|CA||rep|FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT|BRIAN BILBRAY, Republican, of Imperial Beach, CA|born in Coronado, CA, January 28, 1951|graduated Mar Vista High School|attended South Western College|tax consultant|city council, Imperial Beach, CA, 1976-78|mayor, Imperial Beach, 1978-85|San Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1985-95|member, Fleet Reserve Association|married Karen Bilbray, 1984|five children: Scott Palmer, Kristen Palmer, Shannan Palmer, Brian Patrick Bilbray, and Briana Bilbray|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FIFTIETH DISTRICT|BOB FILNER, Democrat, of San Diego, CA|born on September 4, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA|B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1963|M.A., University of Delaware, 1969|Ph.D., Cornell University, 1973|professor, San Diego State University, 1970-92|San Diego Board of Education, 1979-83 (president, 1982)|San Diego City Council, 1987-92 (deputy mayor, 1990)|member: Sierra Club, NAACP, Navy League, Gray Panthers, Economic Conversion Council, Common Cause, ACLU, ADL, NWPC, MAPA|married in 1985 to Jane Merrill Filner|two children: Erin and Adam|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT|RANDY (DUKE) CUNNINGHAM, Republican, of Del Mar, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1941|graduated, Shelbina High School, Shelbina, MO|University of Missouri, B.S. in education, 1964, and M.S. in education, 1965|M.B.A., National University, San Diego, CA|dean, School of Aviation and Flight Training, and businessman|coached swim teams at[[Page 45]]Hinsdale and at the University of Missouri, training 36 All Americans, two Olympic gold and silver medalists|member: Naval Aviation Hall of Fame, 1986-present|Golden Eagles, 1985-present|Miramar Aviation Hall of Fame, 1974-present|American Fighter Aces Association, 1972-present|author of ``Fox Two,'' on his experiences as a naval aviator, and produced ``Top Gun--The Story Behind the Story'' video about his career as a fighter pilot instructor at Miramar NAS|joined the Navy at the age of 25 and became one of the most highly decorated fighter pilots in the Vietnam War|retired in 1987 with the rank of commander|married the former Nancy Jones|three children: Randall Todd, April, and Carrie|committee: Appropriations|subcommittees: Defense|Labor, HHS and Education|District of Columbia|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT|DUNCAN HUNTER, Republican, of Alpine, CA|born in Riverside, CA, May 31, 1948|graduated, Rubidoux High School, 1966|J.D., Western State University, 1976|first lieutenant, U.S. Army Airborne, 1969-71|trial lawyer|admitted to the California bar, 1976|commenced practice in San Diego|member: Baptist Church, Navy League|married the former Lynne Layh, 1973|two sons: Duncan Duane and Robert Samuel|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|6|CO||senator||BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, Republican, of Ignacio, CO|born in Auburn, CA, April 13, 1933|attended Placer High School, Auburn, CA, 1951|quit high school to join Air Force (where he got his GED)|attended graduation exercises and received a diploma in 1991|B.A., San Jose State, 1957|attended Meiji University in Toyko, Japan, as special research student, 1960-64|served in U.S. Air Force in Korea, airman second class, 1951-53|jewelry designer who has won more than 200 first-place and best-of-show awards|rancher who raised, trained, and showed horses|All-American in judo, captain of the U.S. Olympic Judo Team in 1964, gold medal in the Pan-American Games of 1963|elected to Colorado State Legislature in 1982, serving 1983-86 on the Agriculture and Natural Affairs and Business and Labor committees|appointed advisor to the Colorado Commission on International Trade and Colorado Commission on the Arts and Humanities|voted by colleagues one of ``Ten Best Legislators'' in the Denver Post-News Center 4 survey, 1984|``1984 Outstanding Legislator'' award from Colorado Bankers Association|inducted into the Council of 44 Chiefs, Northern Cheyenne Indian Tribe|member of Durango Chamber of Commerce, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, American Brangus Association, American Indian Education Association, Colorado Pilots Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association|senior technical advisor, U.S. Judo Association|married Linda Price, July 23, 1966|two children: Colin and Shanan|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to the 101st and 102nd Congresses|appointed to Committees on Agriculture, Interior and Insular Affairs, and Small Business|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992 for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1993, and again on November 3, 1998|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|Indian Affairs, chair|Appropriations|chair, Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government|vice chair, Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation.
106c|6|CO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DIANA L. DEGETTE, Democrat, of Denver, CO|born on July 29, 1957, in Tachikowa, Japan|B.A., political science, magna cum laude, The Colorado College, 1979|J.D., New York University School of Law, 1982 (Root Tilden Scholar)|attorney with McDermott, Hansen, and Reilly|Colorado Deputy State Public Defender, Appellate Division, 1982-84|Colorado House of Representatives, 1992-96|board of directors, Planned Parenthood, Rocky Mountain Chapter|member and formerly on board of governors, Colorado Bar Association|member, Colorado Women's Bar Association|past memberships: board of trustees, The Colorado College|Denver Women's Commission|board of directors, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association|former editor, Trial Talk magazine|listed in 1994-96 edition of Who's Who in America|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|6|CO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MARK UDALL, Democrat, of Boulder, CO|born on July 18, 1950, in Tucson, AR|son of Morris ``Mo'' Udall, U.S. Representative, 1961-91, and candidate for President of the United States, 1976|B.A., Williams College, 1972|course director, educator, and executive director, Outward Bound, 1985-95|Colorado State House of Representatives, District 13, 1997-98|married to Maggie Fox|two children: Jed and Tess|committees: Resources|Science|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|6|CO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|SCOTT McINNIS, Republican, of Glenwood Springs, CO|born and raised in Glenwood Springs|graduated from Glenwood Springs High School|attended Mesa College in Grand Junction|received B.A. in business administration from Fort Lewis College in Durango|earned law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio|worked as police officer in Glenwood Springs, 1976|director of the Valley View Hospital|director of personnel at Holy Cross Electric Association|served in the Colorado legislature|chaired the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources|served on the Judiciary, Local Government and Appropriations[[Page 48]]Committee for 10 years|House majority leader, 1990-92|the only elected official ever to receive the Florence Sabin Award for contributions to rural health care and received several awards from the United Veterans Commission of Colorado|member, Colorado Tourism Board|Colorado Ski Country's Legislator of the Year and Legislative Achievement of the Decade|received the Lee Atwater Leadership Award for outstanding contributions and extraordinary achievements in public service|received the National Federation of Independent Business and Guardian of Small Business Award|married to the former Lori Smith|three children: Daxon, Tessa, and Andrea|elected November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|serves on the Ways and Means Committee.
106c|6|CO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BOB SCHAFFER, Republican, of Fort Collins, CO|born in Cincinnati, OH, July 24, 1962|B.S., political science, University of Dayton, 1984|legislative assistant|Colorado State Senator, 1987-96|former press secretary for Republican Senators, Colorado General Assembly|named National Legislator of the Year, 1995, by National Republican Legislators Association, Business Legislator of the Year by Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business, and Taxpayer Champion by the Colorado Union of Taxpayers|married to Maureen Schaffer|four children: Jennifer, Emily, Justin and Sarah|committees: Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Resources|elected to the 105th Congress.
106c|6|CO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOEL HEFLEY, Republican, of Colorado Springs, CO|born in Ardmore, OK, on April 18, 1935|graduated, Classen High School, Oklahoma City, OK, 1953|B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, 1957|M.A., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1962|Gates Fellow, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1984|management consultant|executive director, Community Planning and Research Council, 1966-86|Colorado State House of Representatives, 1977-78|Colorado State Senate, 1979-86|member: committees on National Security, Resources, Small Business|assistant minority whip, 1989-94|married the former Lynn Christian, 1961|three children: Janna, Lori, and Juli|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|6|CO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS G. TANCREDO, Republican, of Littleton, CO|born on December 20, 1945, in North Denver, CO|graduated, Holy Family High School, 1964|B.A., University of North Colorado, 1968|elected to the Colorado State Legislature in 1976, and served until 1982|appointed, Secretary of Education's Regional Representative, served from 1982 to 1992, during the Reagan and Bush administrations|in 1993, accepted presidency of the Independence Institute, a public policy research organization in Golden, CO|Christian|married to Jackie|two children: Ray and Randy|committees: Education and the Workforce|International Relations|Resources|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|7|CT||senator||CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, Democrat, of East Haddam, CT|born in Willimantic, CT, May 27, 1944, son of Thomas J. and Grace Murphy Dodd|graduated, Georgetown Preparatory School, 1962|B.A., English Literature, Providence College, 1966|J.D., University of Louisville School of Law, 1972|admitted to Connecticut bar, 1973|served in U.S. Army Reserves, 1969-75|Peace Corps volunteer, Dominican Republic, 1966-68|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th and 96th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980|reelected for six-year terms on November 4, 1986, November 3, 1992, and November 3, 1998|founded the Senate Children's Caucus|served on the Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Science and Technology Committee|appointed to the Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf and the Select Committee on Assassinations|married to Jackie Clegg|committees: Foreign Relations|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|ranking member, Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem|ranking member, Rules and Administration.
106c|7|CT||senator||JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN, Democrat, of New Haven, CT|born in Stamford, CT, February 24, 1942|attended Stamford public schools|B.A., Yale University, 1964|law degree, Yale Law School, 1967|Connecticut State Senate, 1970-80|majority leader, 1974-80|honorary degrees: Yeshiva University, University of Hartford|Connecticut's 21st attorney general, 1983|reelected in 1986|author of ``The Power-Broker'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1966), a biography of late Democratic Party chairman John M. Bailey|``The Scorpion and the Tarantula'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970), a study of early efforts to control nuclear proliferation|``The Legacy'' (Spoonwood Press, 1981), a history of Connecticut politics from 1930-80|and ``Child Support in America'' (Yale University Press, 1986)|married to Hadassah Lieberman|children: Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan, and Hana|committees: Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Governmental Affairs|Small Business|chairman, Democratic Leadership Council|elected on November 8, 1988, to the U.S. Senate, for the six-year term beginning on January 3, 1989|releected for a second six-year term on November 7, 1994.
106c|7|CT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN B. LARSON, Democrat, of East Hartford, CT|born in Hartford, CT, on July 22, 1948|married: Leslie Larson|three children: Carolyn, Laura, and Raymond|education: Mayberry Elementary School, East Hartford, CT|East Hartford High School|B.A., Central Connecticut State University|Senior Fellow, Yale University, Bush Center for Child Development and Social Policy|profession: high school teacher, 1972-77|insurance broker, 1978-98|president, Larson and Lyork|public service: Connecticut State Senate, 12 years, President Pro Tempore, 8 years|committees: Armed Services|Science|subcommittees: Basic Research|Military Personnel|Research and Development|Space and Aeronautics|elected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 51]]
106c|7|CT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SAM GEJDENSON, Democrat, of Bozrah, CT|born in Eschwege, Germany, in an American displaced persons camp, May 20, 1948|graduated, Norwich Free Academy, Norwich, CT, 1966|A.S., Mitchell Junior College, New London, CT, 1968|B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs, 1970|farmer|broker, FAI Trading Company|chairman, Bozrah Town Committee, 1973|member: Connecticut House of Representatives, 1974-78|Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southeastern Connecticut and Bozrah Grange|past member, Norwich Quinebaug Cancer Society|married to Betsy Henley-Cohn|two children: Mia and Ari|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|7|CT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROSA L. DeLAURO, Democrat, of New Haven, CT|born in New Haven, March 2, 1943|graduated, Laurelton Hall High School|attended London School of Economics, Queen Mary College, London, 1962-63|B.A., cum laude, history and political science, Marymount College, NY, 1964|M.A., international politics, Columbia University, NY, 1966|executive assistant to Mayor Frank Logue, city of New Haven, 1976-77|executive assistant/development administrator, city of New Haven, 1977-78|chief of staff, Senator Christopher Dodd, 1980-87|executive director, Countdown '87, 1987-88|executive director, Emily's List, 1989-90|married to Stanley Greenberg|three children: Anna, Kathryn, and Jonathan|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|7|CT||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, Republican, of Bridgeport, CT|born in Stamford on October 18, 1945|graduated, Darien High School, Darien, CT, 1964|B.A., Principia College, Elsah, IL, 1968|M.B.A., New York University Graduate School of Business, 1974|M.P.A., New York University Graduate School of Public Administration, 1978|member, Peace Corps, Fiji Islands, 1968-70|business consultant|college instructor, realtor|executive aide, Trumbull First Selectman, 1971-72|Connecticut House of Representatives, 1974-87|married Betsi Shays, 1968|one daughter, Jeramy|elected by special election, August 18, 1987, to the 100th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stewart B. McKinney|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|7|CT||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JAMES H. MALONEY, Democrat, of Danbury, CT|born in Quincy, MA, September 17, 1948|graduated, St. Sebastian High School, Needham, MA|B.A., cum laude, Harvard University, 1972|J.D., Boston University School of Law, 1980|attorney|admitted to the Connecticut bar, 1980|VISTA volunteer|State Senator, representing Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield, 1986-95|married the former Mary Draper, 1980|three children: Adele, Ellen, and Anna|committees: National Security, Banking and Financial Services|subcommittees: Military Personnel, Military Procurement, Housing and Community Opportunity|elected to the 105th Congress on November 5, 1996|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|7|CT||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|NANCY L. JOHNSON, Republican, of New Britain, CT|born in Chicago, IL, on January 5, 1935, daughter of Gertrude (Smith) and Noble W. Lee (deceased)|attended University of Chicago Laboratory School, 1951|University of Chicago, 1953|B.A., Radcliffe College, cum laude, Cambridge, MA, 1957|attended University of London (English Speaking Union Scholarship), 1958|Connecticut State Senate, 1977-82|member, board of directors, United Way of New Britain|president, Sheldon Community Guidance Clinic|Unitarian Universalists Society of New Britain|founding president, Friends of New Britain Public Library|member: board of directors, New Britain Bank and Trust|New Britain Museum of American Art|adjunct professor (political science), Central Connecticut State College|married Dr. Theodore Herbert Johnson, 1958|three children: Lindsey, Althea, and Caroline|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|8|DE||senator||WILLIAM V. ROTH, Jr., Republican, of Wilmington, DE|born in Great Falls, MT, July 22, 1921|B.A., University of Oregon|M.B.A., Harvard Business School|LL.B., Harvard Law School|enlisted as private in U.S. Army, 1943|served in Pacific|Bronze Star, discharged in 1946 as captain|married to Jane K. Richards|two children: William V. Roth III and Katharine Kellond Roth|Episcopalian|member, Delaware and California bars, admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court|chairman of Delaware Republican State Committee, 1961-64|Republican National Committee, 1961-64|committees: chair, Finance|Governmental Affairs|Joint Economic|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected U.S. Representative at Large from Delaware to the 90th Congress, November 8, 1966|reelected to the 91st Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 3, 1970, for the term ending January 3, 1977|reelected November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|8|DE||senator||JOSEPH R. BIDEN, Jr., Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Scranton, PA, November 20, 1942|educated at St. Helena's School, Wilmington, DE|Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE|A.B., history and political science, University of Delaware|J.D., Syracuse University College of Law|married to Jill Tracy Biden|three children: Joseph R. Biden III, Robert Hunter Biden, and Ashley Blazer Biden|admitted to the bar, December 1968, Wilmington, DE|engaged in private practice until 1972|served on New Castle County Council, 1970-72|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 1972, for the term ending January 3, 1979|reelected November 1978, 1984, 1990, and 1996|committees: Foreign Relations (ranking)|Judiciary.
106c|8|DE||rep|AT LARGE|MICHAEL N. CASTLE, Republican, of Wilmington, DE|born on July 2, 1939 in Wilmington|graduate of Tower Hill School, 1957|B.S., economics, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 1961|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, 1964|attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia and Delaware bars, 1964|commenced practice in Wilmington|Delaware House of Representatives, 1966-67|Delaware Senate, 1968-76|Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, 1981-85|Governor, 1985-92|awarded honorary degrees: Wesley College, 1986|Widener College, 1986|Delaware State University, 1986|Hamilton College, 1991|Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 1992|active in the National Governors Association, serving three years as chairman of the Human Resources Committee|co-vice chairman for NGA's Task Force on Health Care with President Clinton|past president of the Council of State Governments|past chairman of[[Page 55]]the Southern Governors Association|chaired the Republican Governors Association, 1988|American Diabetes Association's C. Everett Koop Award for Health Promotion and Awareness, 1992|member: Delaware Bar Association, American Bar Association|former member: National Governors Association, Republican Governors Association, National Assessment Governing Board, Council of State Governors, Southern Governors Association|honorary board of directors, Delaware Greenways|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Education and the Workforce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|subcommittees: Domestic and International Monetary Policy|chairman, Early Childhood, Youth and Families|Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning|chairman, Technical and Tactical Intelligence|cochairman, Congressional Task Force to the National Campaign to Reduce Teen Pregnancy|House Social Security Task Force|House Tobacco Task Force|selected as one of seven regional whips for the 110-member freshman class|married Jane DiSabatino, 1992|elected to the 103rd Congress on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|9|DC||rep|DELEGATE|ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, Democrat, of Washington, DC|born in Washington, DC, on June 13, 1937|graduated from Dunbar High School, 1955|B.A., Antioch College, 1960|M.A., Yale Graduate School, 1963|J.D., Yale Law School, 1964|honorary degrees: Tougalvo University, 1992|University of Southern Connecticut, 1992|Fisk University, 1991|University of Hartford, 1990|Ohio Wesleyan University, 1990|Wake Forest University, 1990|Colgate University, 1989|Drury College, 1989|Florida International University, 1989|St. Lawrence University, 1989|University of Wisconsin, 1989|Rutgers University, 1988|St. Joseph's College, 1988|University of Lowell, 1988|Sojourner-Douglas College, 1987|Salem State College, 1987|Haverford College, 1986|Lesley College, 1986|New Haven University, 1986|University of San Diego, 1986|Bowdoin College, 1985|Antioch College, 1985|Tufts University, 1984|University of Massachusetts, 1983|Smith College, 1983|Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1983|Spelman College, 1982|Syracuse University, 1981|Yeshiva University, 1981|Lawrence University, 1981|Emanuel College, 1981|Wayne State University, 1980|Gallaudet College, 1980|Denison University, 1980|New York University, 1978|Howard University, 1978|Brown University, 1978|Wilberforce University, 1978|Georgetown University, 1977|City College of New York, 1975|Marymount College, 1974|Princeton University, 1973|Bard College, 1971|Cedar Crest College, 1969|chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1977-81|professor of law, Georgetown University, 1982-90|chair, New York Commission on Human Rights, 1970-76|executive assistant to the mayor of New York City (concurrent appointment)|law clerk, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Federal District Court, 3rd Circuit|attorney, admitted to practice by examination in the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania and in the U.S. Supreme Court|One Hundred Most Important Women (Ladies Home Journal, 1988)|One Hundred Most Powerful Women in Washington (The Washingtonian magazine, September 1989)|[[Page 305]]Ralph E. Shikes Bicentennial Fellow, Harvard Law School, 1987|Visiting Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, 1985|Visiting Fellow, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, spring 1984|Distinguished Public Service Award, Center for National Policy, 1985|Chancellor's Distinguished Lecturer, University of California Law School (Boalt Hall) at Berkeley, 1981|Yale Law School Association Citation of Merit Medal to the Outstanding Alumnus of the Law School, 1980|Harper Fellow, Yale Law School, 1976, (for ``a person . . . who has made a distinguished contribution to the public life of the nation . . .'')|Rockefeller Foundation, trustee, 1982-90|Community Foundation of Greater Washington, board|Yale Corporation, 1982-88|Council on Foreign Relations|Overseas Development Council|U.S. Committee to Monitor the Helsinki accords|Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia|boards of Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change and Environmental Law Institute|Workplace Health Fund|committees: Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|Civil Service|ranking member, District of Columbia|Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials, and Pipeline Transportation|vice chair, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues|divorced|two children: John and Katherine|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||senator||BOB GRAHAM, Democrat, of Miami Lakes, FL|born in Coral Gables, FL, on November 9, 1936|graduated, Miami High School, 1955|B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, 1959|LL.B., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1962|lawyer|admitted to the Florida bar, 1962|builder and cattleman|elected to the Florida State House of Representatives, 1966|Florida State Senate, 1970-78|Governor of Florida, 1978-86|married the former Adele Khoury in 1959|four children: Gwendolyn Patricia, Glynn Adele, Arva Suzanne, and Kendall Elizabeth|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Finance|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected for each succeeding term.
106c|10|FL||senator||CONNIE MACK, Republican, of Cape Coral, FL|born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 29, 1940|graduated, Fort Myers High School, 1959|B.A., marketing, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1966|banker, 1966-82|member: Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce|Kiwanis Club|board of directors, Palmer Drug Abuse Center|Fort Myers Rotary|appointed to Federal Reserve Board (Miami Branch)|married the former Priscilla Hobbs in 1960|two children: Debbie and Connie IV|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Finance|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|chairman, Joint Economic Committee|chairman, Republican Conference|elected on November 8, 1988, to the U.S. Senate|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|10|FL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOE SCARBOROUGH, Republican, of Pensacola, FL|born in Atlanta, GA, April 9, 1963|graduated, Catholic High School, Pensacola|B.A. in history, University of Alabama, 1985|law degree, University of Florida, 1990|admitted to the Florida bar, 1991|served on the executive board of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association|board of directors for the Navy League of the Pensacola area|Emerald Coast Pediatric Primary Care|member: Gulf Coast Economics Club, Chamber of Commerce, Inns of Court, Challenger Committee, Rotary Club, Young Lawyers Association, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes|attends First Baptist Church of Pensacola, where he often teaches Sunday School|married to the former Melanie Hinton|two children: Joey and Andrew|serves on the House National Security and Government Operations committees|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to the 105th Congress.[[Page 57]]
106c|10|FL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ALLEN BOYD, Jr., Democrat, of Monticello, FL|born in Valdosta, GA, June 6, 1945|graduated, Jefferson County High School, Monticello, 1963|B.S., Florida State University, 1969|partner and general manager, F.A. Boyd and Sons, Inc., family farm corporation|first lieutenant, U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1969-71, receiving the CIB and other decorations|Florida House of Representatives, 1989-96|elected majority whip|chaired Governmental Operations Committee (1992-94) and House Democratic Conservative Caucus (Blue Dogs)|member: Peanut Producers Association|Farm Bureau|Cattlemen's Association|local historical association, Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis|board member, National Cotton Council|member, First United Methodist Church|married the former Stephannie Ann Roush, 1970|four children: Fred Allen Boyd III (d), Suzanne, John, and David|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CORRINE BROWN, Democrat, of Jacksonville, FL|born in Jacksonville on November 11, 1946|B.S., Florida A&M University, 1969|master's degree, Florida A&M University, 1971|education specialist degree, University of Florida|honorary doctor of law, Edward Waters College|faculty member: Florida Community College in Jacksonville, University of Florida, and[[Page 58]]Edward Waters College|served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years|first woman elected chairperson of the Duval County Legislative Delegation|served as a consultant to the Governor's Committee on Aging|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: Aviation|Ground Transportation|ranking member, Oversight and Investigations|member: Congressional Black Caucus, Women's Caucus, Progressive Caucus|one child, Shantrel|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TILLIE FOWLER, Republican, of Jacksonville, FL|born on December 23, 1942 in Milledgeville, Georgia|B.A. and J.D., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1964, 1967|attorney, admitted to Georgia bar, 1967|legislative assistant, Congressman Robert G. Stevens, Jr., 1967-70|general counsel, deputy counsel, associate director of legislative affairs, White House Office of Consumer Affairs, 1970-71|member, Jacksonville City Council, 1985-92|president, Jacksonville City Council, 1989-90|member: Emory University Alumni Board of Governors|Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group for the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida|American Red Cross, Northeast Florida Chapter|honorary member, St. Vincent's Health Care System Advisory Board|vice chairman, Republican Conference|Deputy Majority Whip, 1995-present|Republican Steering Committee, 1995-96, 1999-2000|chairman, House Page Board, 1997-98|Board of Trustees, vice chairman, Stennis Center for Public Service, 1998-present|Board of Visitors for the U.S. Naval Academy, 1995-present|Board of Visitors for the Department of Defense's Regional Centers for Security Studies, 1998-present|married L. Buck Fowler, 1968|two children: Tillie and Elizabeth|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|KAREN L. THURMAN, Democrat, of Dunnellon, FL|born in Rapid City, SD, on January 12, 1951|graduated, Satellite High School, Satellite Beach, FL, 1969|Santa Fe Community College 1969-71|B.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, 1973|attended University of Florida Graduate School, 1973|mathematics teacher, Dunnellon Middle School|Florida State Senate, 1982-92|Dunnellon City Council, 1975-82|elected mayor, city of Dunnellon, 1979-81|member: State Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Future Farmers of America, board of directors|State Public Service Commission|Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority|Regional Energy Action Committee|Coastal Impact Study|chairman, Job Training Partnership Act Coordinating Council|Comprehensive Plan|National Conference of State Legislatures|Southern Regional Education Board|married John Patrick Thurman, 1973|two children: McLin and Liberty Lee|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|CLIFF B. STEARNS, Republican, of Ocala, FL|born in Washington, DC, April 16, 1941|graduated, Woodrow Wilson High, Washington, DC, 1959|B.S., electrical engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1963|Air Force ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate|graduate work, University of California, Los Angeles, 1965|served, U.S. Air Force (captain), 1963-67|businessman|past president: Silver Springs Kiwanis|member: Marion County/Ocala Energy Task Force, Tourist Development Council, Ocala Board of Realtors, American Hotel/Motel Association in Florida, American Hotel/Motel Association of the United States, Grace Presbyterian Church|board of directors, Boys Club of Ocala|trustee: Munroe Regional Hospital|married to the former Joan Moore|three children: Douglas, Bundy, and Scott|elected November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN L. MICA, Republican, of Winter Park, FL|born in Binghamton, NY, on January 27, 1943|graduated, Miami-Edison High School, Miami, FL|B.A., University of Florida, 1967|president, MK Development|managing general partner, Cellular Communications|former government affairs consultant, Mica, Dudinsky and Associates|executive director, Local Government Study Commissions, Palm Beach County, 1970-72|executive director, Orange County Local Government Study Commission, 1972-74|Florida State House of Representatives, 1976-80|administrative assistant, U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins, 1980-85|Florida State Good Government Award, 1973|one of five Florida Jaycees Outstanding Young Men of America, 1978|member: Kiwanis, Crime Line Board, Tiger Bay Club, Beth Johnson Mental Health Board, PTA Board, Chamber of Commerce, Florida Blue Key|brother of former Congressman Daniel A. Mica|married the former Patricia Szymanek, 1972|two children: D'Anne Leigh and John Clark|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|BILL McCOLLUM, Republican, of Longwood, FL|born in Brooksville, FL, July 12, 1944|graduated, Hernando High School, 1962|B.A., 1965, and J.D., 1968, University of Florida, Gainesville|U.S. Navy, 1969-72 (active duty), Reserves, commander|lawyer|admitted to the Florida bar in 1968 and commenced practice in Orlando, 1973|former partner, Pitts, Eubanks and Ross|member: American, Florida, and Orange County bar associations|Florida Blue Key, Phi Delta Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa|Kiwanis|Sertoma Club of Apopka|American Legion|Who's Who in America|Reserve Officers Association|Naval Reserve Officers Association|Military Order of World Wars|former chairman, Seminole County Republican Executive Committee|married the former Ingrid Seebohm, 1971|three sons: Douglas, Justin, and Andrew|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Judiciary Committee|chairman, Crime Subcommittee|Immigration and Claims Subcommittee|vice chairman, Banking and Financial Services Committee|Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee|Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee|House Select Committee on Intelligence|chairman, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence Subcommittee.[[Page 61]]
106c|10|FL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, Republican, of Palm Harbor, FL|born July 16, 1930, in Tarpon Springs, FL|raised in western Pennsylvania|B.S. in engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1955-59|accounting, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1959-60|J.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, 1961-63|U.S. Air Force, 1951-55|attorney and small businessman, petroleum engineer, aerospace contract administrator, geophysical engineer (offshore oil exploration), steelworker, and judge of various courts for eight years|honors in college include Phi Alpha Delta Annual Award for Outstanding Law Graduate and president of the student body of School of Engineering and Mines|honors after college, civil activities, and organizations include Citizen of the Year Award for Greater Tarpon Springs, 1972-73|founder and charter president of Tarpon Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service|past president and four-year director of Greater Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce|past president, Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs|board of governors, Pinellas Suncoast Chamber of Commerce|board of development, Anclote Manor Psychiatric Hospital, AHEPA|elected commander, Post 173 American Legion, Holiday, FL (1977-79, two terms)|33rd degree Mason and Shriner|member: West Pasco Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Florida and American bar associations, University of Florida Law Center Association and Gator Booster, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars|holds college level doctorate teaching certificate|member: Juvenile Diabetes Association, Elks, Eastern Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem, Royaler of Jesters of Egypt Temple Shrine District, Air Force Association|former member: Clearwater Bar Association, National Contract Management Association, American Society of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, and Creative Education Foundation|married the former Evelyn Miaoulis, 1959|two children: Manuel and Gus|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|C.W. BILL YOUNG, Republican, of Indian Rocks Beach, FL|born in Harmarville, PA, December 16, 1930|elected Florida's only Republican State Senator in 1960|reelected 1964, 1966, 1967 (special election), and 1968, serving as minority leader from 1963 to 1970|national committeeman, Florida Young Republicans, 1957-59|state chairman, Florida Young Republicans, 1959-61|member, Florida Constitution Revision Commission, 1965-67|he and his wife, Beverly, have three sons|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress|chairman: Committee on Appropriations|Republican Executive Committee on Committees.
106c|10|FL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JIM DAVIS, Democrat, of Tampa, FL|born October 11, 1957, in Tampa|B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1979|J.D., University of Florida Law School, 1982|admitted to the Florida bar in 1982 and began practice with Carlton Fields law firm in Tampa|partner, Bush, Ross, Gardner, Warren and Rudy law firm, 1988-96|member, Florida House of Representatives, 1988-96, serving as majority leader from 1994 to 1996|member of the Tampa, Brandon and Riverview chambers of commerce and Old Seminole Heights Preservation Committee|married to Peggy Bessent Davis since 1986|two sons, Peter and William|selected Democratic freshman class president for the 105th Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|CHARLES T. CANADY, Republican, of Lakeland, FL|born June 22, 1954 in Lakeland|Lakeland Senior High School|B.A., Haverford College (PA), 1976|J.D., Yale Law School, 1979|attorney, Lakeland, 1979-92|member, Florida House of Representatives, 1984-90|recipient: President's Award, Florida Public Library Association, 1988|Crime Fighters Award, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 1989|board member: Volunteers in Service to the Elderly,[[Page 63]]Carenet, HUG (home for unwed mothers), Community Council on Substance Abuse, United Cerebral Palsy|member, Boy Scout Advisory Council|married the former Jennifer Houghton, 1996: one daughter, Julia|elected November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|DAN MILLER, Republican, of Bradenton, FL|born in Highland Park, MI, on May 30, 1942|graduated Manatee High School, Bradenton, 1960|B.S., B.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, 1964|M.B.A., Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1965|Ph.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1970|former partner, Miller Enterprises|married the former Glenda Darsey, 1968|two children: Daniel Darsey and Kathryn C.|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|PORTER J. GOSS, Republican, of Sanibel, FL|born in Waterbury, CT, November 26, 1938|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1960|served, U.S. Army, second lieutenant, 1960-62|clandestine services officer, CIA, 1962-72|newspaper publisher, small business owner|councilman/mayor, city of Sanibel, 1974-82|chairman, Lee County Commission, 1985-86|commissioner, Lee County, District 1, 1983-88|director, National Audubon Society|chairman, State Advisory Committee on Coastal Management|vice chairman, West Coast Inland Navigational District|past chairman, Metropolitan Planning Organization|port commissioner, Southwest Florida Regional Airport|member: Southwest Florida Mental Health District Board, Canterbury School, Lee County Mental Health Center, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Westminster Presbyterian Church|married to the former Mariel Robinson|four children: Leslie,[[Page 64]]Chauncey, Mason, and Gerrit|elected November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|DAVE WELDON, Republican, of Palm Bay, FL|born in Long Island, NY, August 31, 1953|graduated Farmingdale High School, Farmingdale, NY, 1971|B.S., biochemistry, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978|M.D., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1981|U.S. Army Major, 1981-87|physician, internal medicine|member: American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association, Brevard County Medical Society, Retired Officers Association, Good Samaritan Club, Brevard Veterans Council, Vietnam Veterans of Brevard, American Legion|founder, Space Coast Family Forum|married Nancy Weldon, 1979|one child: Katherine|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|MARK A. FOLEY, Republican, of West Palm Beach, FL|born in Newton, MA, September 8, 1954|graduated Lake Worth High School, Lake Worth, FL|attended Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth|president, Foley Smith and Associates, Inc., real estate company|Florida House of Representatives, 1990-92|Florida Senate (Agriculture Committee chairman), 1992-94|Lake Worth city commissioner, 1977|Lake Worth vice mayor, 1983-84|committees: Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, and Science|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 65]]
106c|10|FL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|CARRIE P. MEEK, Democrat, of Miami, FL|born in Tallahassee, FL, on April 29, 1926|attended Florida A&M Laboratory School, Tallahassee|graduated, Florida A&M High School, Tallahassee, 1943|B.S., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, 1946|M.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1948|Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton|instructor, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee|instructor, Bethune Cookman-College, Daytona Beach, FL|professor, Miami-Dade Community College|planner, Dade County Model City Program|Florida House of Representatives, 1979-82|Florida Senate, 1982-92|special assistant to the vice president, Miami-Dade Community College|recipient, 1995 Governor LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award and 1997 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award|three children: Lucia Davis Raiford, Sheila Davis Kinui, and Kendrick Meek|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Republican, of Miami, FL|born July 15, 1952 in Havana, Cuba|B.A., English, Florida International University|M.S., educational leadership, Florida International University|doctoral candidate in education, University of Miami|certified Florida[[Page 66]]school teacher|founder and former owner, Eastern Academy|elected to Florida House of Representatives, 1982|elected to Florida State Senate, 1986|former president, Bilingual Private School Association|regular contributor to leading Spanish-language newspaper|during House tenure, married then-State Representative Dexter Lehtinen|two children: Amanda Michelle and Patricia Marie|elected on August 29, 1989 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: International Relations and Government Reform committees.
106c|10|FL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT WEXLER, Democrat, of Boca Raton, FL|born on January 2, 1961 in Queens, NY|graduate of Hollywood Hills High School|University of Florida, 1982|George Washington University Law School, 1985|admitted to the Florida bar in 1985|attorney|Florida State Senator, 1990-96|member: Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, 1989-90, Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee, 1989-92, Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Committee, 1990-91, Florida Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation, Palm Beach County Anti-Defamation League|married to the former Laurie Cohen|three children: Rachel, Zachary, and Hannah|committees: International Relations|Judiciary,|subcommittees: Asia and the Pacific|Western Hemisphere|Courts and Intellectual Property|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to 106th Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|PETER DEUTSCH, Democrat, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL|born in New York, NY, on April 1, 1957|graduated, Horace Mann School, New York City, 1975|B.A., Swarthmore College, 1979|J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT, 1982|attorney|admitted to Florida bar, 1983|elected to the Florida State House, 1982|member, Jewish Foundation Board of Directors|married the former Lori Ann Coffino, 1989|two children: Johnathan Michael and Danielle Brooke|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Havana, Cuba on August 13, 1954|graduated, American School of Madrid, Spain, 1972|B.A., New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota, 1976|J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School, 1979|attorney|admitted to the Florida bar, 1979|partner, Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick and Strickroot, P.A., Miami|Florida State House, 1986-89|Florida State Senate, 1989-92|founding member, Miami-Westchester Lions Club|member, Organization for Retarded Citizens|member: Foreign Affairs Committee (currently on leave), Rules Committee|vice chairman, Committee on Rules of the House|House Oversight Committee|1992-94: national vice chairman, National Republican Congressional Committee|chairman, Republican Research Committee Task Force on Latin American and Carribean Affairs|Congresional Human Rights Caucus|married the former Cristina Fernandez, 1976|two children: Lincoln Gabriel and Daniel|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|E. CLAY SHAW, Jr., Republican, of Fort Lauderdale, FL|born in Miami, FL, April 19, 1939|graduated, Miami Edison Senior High School, 1957|B.S., Stetson University, Deland, FL, 1961|M.B.A., University of Alabama, 1963|J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 1966|former certified public accountant|lawyer|admitted to the Florida State bar in 1966 and commenced practice in Fort Lauderdale|admitted to practice before the federal court in the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Supreme Court|assistant city attorney, Fort Lauderdale, 1968|chief city prosecutor, 1968-69|assistant municipal judge, 1969-71|city commissioner, 1971-72|vice mayor, 1973-75|mayor, 1975-80|member: executive committee, U.S. Conference of Mayors|executive committee, Republican National Committee|president, National Conference of Republican Mayors|U.S. special ambassador, Papua, New Guinea (President Ford)|director, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce|vice chairman, Sun Belt Mayor's Task Force|Broward County Charter Commission|national vice chairman, Mayors for Reagan, 1980|[[Page 68]]member, St. Anthony's Church|married the former Emilie Costar, 1960|four children: Mimi Shaw Carter, Jennifer Shaw Wilder, E. Clay Shaw III, and John Charles Shaw|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|ALCEE L. HASTINGS, Democrat, of Miramar, FL|born in Altamonte, FL, on September 5, 1936|graduated, Crooms Academy, Sanford, FL, 1954|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1958|Howard University, Washington, D.C.|J.D., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, 1963|attorney|admitted to the Florida bar, 1963|circuit judge, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida|U.S. Federal Judge|member: African Methodist Episcopal Church, NAACP, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Family Christian Association, ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood, Women and Children First, Inc., Sierra Club, Cousteau Society, Broward County Democratic Executive Committee, Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, Lauderhill Democratic Club, Hollywood Hills Democratic Club, Pembroke Pines Democratic Club, Urban League, National Bar Association, Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, T.J. Reddick Bar Association, National Conference of Black Lawyers, Simon Wiesenthal Center, The Furtivist Society|Progressive Black Police Officers Club, International Black Firefighters Association|three children: Alcee Lamar II, Chelsea, and Leigh|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||senator||JOSEPH MAXWELL CLELAND, Democrat, of Lithonia, GA|born in Atlanta, GA, August 24, 1942|graduated, Lithonia High School, 1960|B.A., Stetson University, Deland, FL, 1964 (honorary doctorate)|M.A., honorary doctorate, Emory University, 1968|captain, U.S. Army, 1965-68|Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, Silver Star for Gallantry in Action|Georgia State Senate, 1971-75|Secretary of State, Georgia, 1983-96|consultant, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate, 1975|staff member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate, 1975-77|administrator of U.S. Veterans' Administration, 1977-81|committees: Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Governmental Affairs|Small Business|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996.
106c|11|GA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JACK KINGSTON, Republican, of Savannah, GA|born on April, 24, 1955 in Bryan, TX|Michigan State University, 1973-74|University of Georgia, 1974-78|insurance salesman|vice president, Palmer and Cay/Carswell|Georgia State Legislature, 1984-92|member: Savannah Health Mission, Isle of Hope Community Association, Christ Church|married Elizabeth Morris Kingston, 1979|four children: Betsy, John, Ann, and Jim|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SANFORD D. BISHOP, Jr., Democrat, of Albany, GA|born on February 4, 1947, in Mobile, AL|attended Mobile County public schools|B.A., Morehouse College, 1968|J.D., Emory University, 1971|attorney|admitted to the Georgia and Alabama bars|Georgia House of Representatives, 1977-91|Georgia Senate, 1991-93|former member: Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America|YMCA|Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|32nd Degree Mason, Shriner|member: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Albany, GA|committees: Agriculture|Select Committee on Intelligence|Veterans' Affairs (on leave with seniority)|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MAC COLLINS, Republican, of Hampton, GA|born in Jackson, October 14, 1944|graduated, Jackson High School, 1962|owner, Collins Trucking Company, Inc.|Georgia State Senate, 1989-92|chairman, Butts County Commission, 1977-80|chairman, Butts County Republican Party, 1981-82|director, Georgia Forestry Association|32nd degree Mason|member: American Legislative Exchange Council and National Conference of State Legislatures|married the former Julie Watkins, 1964|four children: Crystal, Mike, Andy, and April|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|deputy whip|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CYNTHIA McKINNEY, Democrat, of Decatur, GA|born in Atlanta, GA, on March 17, 1955|graduated St. Joseph High School, Atlanta|A.B., University of Southern California, 1978|attended Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy|currently enrolled in Ph.D. program|Georgia State House of Representatives, 1988-92|member, NAACP|one child, Coy Grandison, Jr.|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN LEWIS, Democrat, of Atlanta, GA|born in Pike County, AL on February 21, 1940|graduated Pike County Training School, Brundidge, AL, 1957|B.A., American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, TN, 1961|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1963|civil rights leader|Atlanta City Council, 1982-86|member: Martin Luther King Center for Social Change, African American Institute, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial|married the former Lillian Miles in 1968|one child, John Miles Lewis|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|member: Committee on Ways and Means|Subcommittee on Health|Subcommittee on Oversight|appointed chief deputy Democratic whip in the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 73]]
106c|11|GA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOHNNY ISAKSON, Republican, of Marietta, GA|born on December 28, 1944, in Fulton County, GA|married: Dianne Isakson|three children: John, Kevin, and Julie|religion: Methodist|education: University of Georgia|profession: real estate executive|president, Northside Realty|public service: Georgia State House of Representatives, 1976-1990|Georgia State Senate, 1992-1996|appointed Chairman of the Georgia Board of Education, 1996|awards: Republican National Committee ``Best Legislator in America'', 1989|organizations: chairman of the board, Georgian Club|trustee, Kennesaw State University|board of directors, Metro Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce|past president, Cobb Chamber of Commerce|executive committee, National Association of Realtors|president, Realty Alliance|advisory board, Federal National Mortgage Association|committees: Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastruture|elected to the 106th Congress on February 23, 1999, by special election.
106c|11|GA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|BOB BARR, Republican, of Smyrna, GA|born in Iowa City, IA, November 5, 1948|graduated, Community High School, Tehran, Iran, 1966|B.A., University of Southern California, 1970|M.A., international affairs, George Washington University, 1972|J.D., Georgetown University, 1977|member of the Georgia and Florida bars|former president, Southeastern Legal Foundation, 1990-91|private practice, 1978-86 and 1991-94|prior services: appointed the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, 1986-90|Central Intelligence Agency, 1971-78|member: Kiwanis|board of directors, National Rifle Association|National Federation of Independent Business|Chamber of Commerce|attends First United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA|married the former Jerilyn Dobbin, 1986|four children and five grandchildren|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|Judiciary|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Republican, of Moultrie, GA|born in Warrenton, NC on November 10, 1943|graduated, C.E. Byrd High School, Shreveport, LA, 1962|B.A., University of Georgia, 1966|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, 1968|served on the state bar of Georgia's Disciplinary Review Panel, 1969|member: Moultrie-Colquitt County Economic Development Authority, Colquitt County Economic Development Corporation|married the former Julianne Frohbert, 1966|two children: Lia Chambliss Baker and C. Saxby ``Bo,'' Jr.|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|vice chairman, Budget|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|NATHAN DEAL, Republican, of Clermont, GA|born in Millen, GA on August 25, 1942|graduated, Washington County High School, Sandersville, 1960|B.A., Mercer University, Macon, GA, 1964|J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, GA, 1966|admitted to the Georgia bar, 1966|captain, U.S. Army, 1966-68|Georgia State Senate, 1981-92|president pro tempore, 1991-92|married the former Emilie Sandra Dunagan, 1966|four children: Jason, Mary Emily, Carrie, and Katie|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. NORWOOD, Jr., Republican, of Evans, GA|born in Valdosta, GA, on July 27, 1941|graduated, Baylor Military High School, Chattanooga, TN, 1959|B.S., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, 1964|D.D.S., Georgetown University Dental School, Washington, DC, 1967|served as captain, U.S. Army, 1967-69, including tour of duty in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade|awarded the Combat Medic Badge and two Bronze Stars|dentistry practice, Augusta, GA, 1969|elected president of the Georgia Dental Association, 1983|member: Commerce Committee and Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee|subcommittees: Energy and Power, Health and Environment, Workforce Protections|member, Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church, Augusta, GA|started several small businesses over the years, including Northwood Tree Nursery in Evans, GA, and Park Avenue Fabrics in Augusta, GA|married Gloria Norwood, 1962|two children: Charles and Carlton|two grandchildren|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|11|GA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN LINDER, Republican, of Atlanta, GA|born on September 9, 1942 in Deer River, MN|graduate, Deer River High School, 1957|B.S., 1963, and D.D.S., 1967, University of Minnesota|captain, U.S. Air Force, 1967-69|former dentist|president, Linder Financial Corporation|Georgia State Representative, 1975-80, 1983-90|member: Georgia GOP, Rotary Club, American Legion|married Lynne Peterson Linder, 1963|two children: Matt and Kristine|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeding Congress.
106c|12|GU||rep|DELEGATE|ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD, Democrat, of Yona, GU|born in Tamuning on July 13, 1948|graduated, John F. Kennedy High School, 1965|B.A. (1969) and M.A. (1971), history, California State University|Ed.D., University of Southern California, 1987|administrator and curriculum writer in Guam public schools, 1972-76|retired as a full professor of education, University of Guam, 1992|director, bilingual education service center for Micronesia, dean of the College of Education and academic vice president|chair, Chamorro Language Commission, 1977-89|member: Guam Review Board for Historical Preservation|board member: Guam Council on the Humanities|married the former Lorraine Aguilar|five children: Sophia, Roberto, Ricardo, Ramon, and Raphael|committees: Armed Services|Resources|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 7, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. INOUYE, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 7, 1924|A.B., government and economics, University of Hawaii, 1950|J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1952|majority leader, Territorial House of Representatives, 1954-58|Territorial Senate, 1958-59|enlisted as private, 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, 1943|battlefield commission, second lieutenant, 1944|served in France and Italy|retired captain, U.S. Army|Methodist|married the former Margaret Shinobu Awamura of Honolulu|one son, Daniel Ken Inouye, Jr.|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Rules and Administration|ranking member, Indian Affairs|Joint Committee on Printing|elected on July 28, 1959, to the 86th Congress|reelected to the 87th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1962|reelected for each succeeding term.
106c|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. AKAKA, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 11, 1924|graduated, Kamehameha High School, 1942|University of Hawaii, 1948-66, bachelor of education, professional certificate, master of education|served in the U.S. Army, 1945-47|teacher, 1953-60|vice principal, 1960|principal, 1963-71|program specialist, 1968-71|director, 1971-74|director and special assistant in human resources, 1975-76|member, Kawaiahao Church|board of directors, Hanahauoli School|Act 4 Educational Advisory Commission|Library Advisory Council|Na Hookama O Pauahi Scholarship Committee, Kamehameha Schools|commissioner, Manpower and Full Employment Commission|minister of music, Kawaiahao Church|married to the former Mary Mildred Chong|five children: Millannie, Daniel, Jr., Gerard, Alan, and Nicholas|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Governmental Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|ranking member, Indian Affairs|elected to the 95th Congress in November, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed to the U.S. Senate in April, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Spark Matsunaga|elected to complete the unexpired term in November, 1990|reelected in November, 1994.
106c|13|HI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|NEIL ABERCROMBIE, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Buffalo, NY, June 26, 1938|graduated from Williamsville High School, Williamsville, NY|B.A., Union College, 1959|Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1974|candidate for election to the U.S. Senate, 1970|Hawaii[[Page 78]]House of Representatives, 1974-78|Hawaii State Senate, 1978-86|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on September 20, 1986, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cecil Heftel|Honolulu City Council, 1988-90|married to Nancie Caraway|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|13|HI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|PATSY MINK, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born on December 6, 1927, in the village of Paia on Maui, HI|graduated from Maui High School, 1944|attended Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA|University of Nebraska|B.A., University of Hawaii, 1948|J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1951|attorney, practicing in Hawaii|lecturer, University of Hawaii, 1952-56 and 1959-62|Hawaii House of Representatives, 1956-58|Hawaii Senate, 1958-59, 1962-64|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 89th-94th Congresses, 1965-77|unsuccessful candidate to the U.S. Senate in 1976|Assistant Secretary of State, 1977-78|president, Americans for Democratic Action, 1978-82|Honolulu City Council, 1983-87|married to John Francis Mink|one child, Gwendolyn|elected to the 101st Congress by special election on September 22, 1990 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Daniel Akaka|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|14|ID||senator||LARRY E. CRAIG, Republican, of Payette, ID|born July 20, 1945 in Council, ID|attended Midvale public schools|graduated, University of Idaho|student body president, University of Idaho, 1968-69|graduate work in economics and the politics of developing nations, George Washington University, 1970|Idaho State president and national vice president, Future Farmers of America, 1966-67|Idaho State Senate (three terms)|chairman, Senate Commerce and Labor Committee|member: National Foundation for Defense Analysis|Idaho State Republican Executive Committee, 1976-78|president, Young Republican League of Idaho, 1976-77|chairman, Republican Central Committee, Washington County, 1971-72|board of directors, National Rifle Association|policy chairman, Republican Study Committee, 1990|farmer-rancher, Midvale area, for 10 years|married to the former Suzanne Thompson|three children: Mike, Shae, and Jay|chairman, Senate Republican Policy Committee|Senate cochairman, Congressional Coalition on Adoption|cofounder and cochair, Senate Private Property Rights Caucus|cochairman, Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget (CLUBB)|committees: Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|Veterans' Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: chairman, Forests and Public Land Management|Production and Price Competitiveness|Energy Research, Development, Production and Regulation|Water and Power|chairman, Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization|Research, Nutrition and General Legislation|Energy and Water Development Appropriations|Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations|Legislative Branch Appropriations|Military Construction Appropriations|VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1990|reelected on November 5, 1996.
106c|14|ID||senator||MICHAEL D. CRAPO, Republican, of Idaho Falls, ID|born in Idaho Falls on May 20, 1951|graduated, Idaho Falls High School, 1969|B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1973|J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1977|attorney|admitted to the California bar, 1977|admitted to the Idaho bar, 1979|law clerk, Hon. James M. Carter, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, San Diego, CA, 1977-78|associate attorney, Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, San Diego, 1978-79|attorney, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo, 1979-92|partner, 1983-92|Idaho State Senate, 1984-92, assistant majority leader, 1987-89, president pro tempore, 1989-92|member: American Bar Association, Boy Scouts of America, Idaho Falls Rotary Club, 1984-88|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Environment and Public Works|Small Business|subcommittees: chairman, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Drinking Water|Superfund, Waste Control, and Risk Assessment|vice chairman, International Finance|Securities|Financial Institutions|co-chairman, Western Water Causus|married the former Susan Diane Hasleton, 1974|five children: Michelle, Brian, Stephanie, Lara, and Paul|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.[[Page 80]]
106c|14|ID||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|HELEN P. CHENOWETH, Republican, of Boise, ID|born in Topeka, KS, January 27, 1938|graduated, Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, OR|attended Whitworth College, Spokane, WA|self-employed medical and legal management consultant|guest instructor, University of Idaho School of Law|recruited physicians to towns and clinics in Northwest from medical schools nationwide|state executive director of Idaho Republican Party, 1975-77|chief of staff to then-Congressman Steve Symms|co-owner, Consulting Associates, Inc.|nationally recognized spokeswoman for private property rights|committees: Agriculture|Government Reform|Resources|Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: chair, Forests and Forest Health|Water and Power Resources|National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations|National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs|Livestock and Horticulture|Health|married to Nicholas Signor Chenoweth|two children: Michael and Margaret|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|14|ID||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Republican, of Blackfoot, ID|born in Burley, ID, on September 8, 1950|graduated, Blackfoot High School, 1968|Utah State University, 1972|Washington[[Page 81]]University School of Dental Medicine, 1977|dentist, private practice|Blackfoot, ID, City Council, 1981-85|Idaho State Legislature, 1985-98|Idaho Speaker of the House 1992-98|married to Kathy Simpson|committees: Agriculture|Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans Affairs|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||senator||RICHARD J. DURBIN, Democrat, of Springfield, IL|born in East St. Louis, IL, November 21, 1944, son of William and Ann Durbin|graduated, Assumption High School, East St. Louis|B.S., foreign service and economics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1966|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1969|attorney, admitted to the Illinois bar in 1969 and began practice in Springfield|legal counsel to Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon, 1969-72|legal counsel to Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, 1972-82|parliamentarian, Illinois Senate, 1969-82|president, New Members Democratic Caucus, 98th Congress|associate professor of medical humanities, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield|married the former Loretta Schaefer, 1967|three children: Christine, Paul, and Jennifer|committees: Budget, Governmental Affairs, Appropriations|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 1996.
106c|15|IL||senator||PETER G. FITZGERALD, Republican, of Inverness, IL|born in Elgin, IL, on October 20, 1960|graduated from Portsmouth Abbey, 1978|B.A., Dartmouth College, 1982|J.D., University of Michigan School of Law, 1986|corporate attorney|State Senator in Illinois General Assembly, 1992-98|married: Nina|one child: Jake|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Energy and Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.
106c|15|IL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BOBBY RUSH, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born on November 23, 1946 in Georgia|served in U.S. Army, 1963-68|B.A., with honors, Roosevelt University, Chicago|M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago|Democratic Ward Committeeman, second ward, Chicago, 1984, 1988|Democratic State Central Committeeman, First Congressional District, 1990|deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990|Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Illinois Enterprise Zone Award|Operation PUSH Outstanding Young Man award|Henry Booth House[[Page 83]]Outstanding Community Service Award|South End Jaycees Outstanding Business and Professional Achievement award|Chicago Black United Communities Distinguished Political Leadership Award|cofounder, Illinois Black Panther Party|married to Carolyn Rush|five children|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JESSE L. JACKSON, Jr., Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Greenville, SC, March 11, 1965|B.S., business management, magna cum laude, North Carolina A&T State University, 1987|M.A., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1989|J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1993|member, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus|elected Secretary of the Democratic National Committee's Black Caucus|national field director, National Rainbow Coalition, 1993-95|member, Rainbow/Push Action Network|married to the former Sandra Lee Stevens|committees: Banking and Financial Services, Small Business|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago on December 22, 1937|graduated, St. Patrick High School, Chicago, 1956|attended Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 1956-57|served in U.S. Army Reserves, 1961-67|alderman, Chicago City Council, 1975-83|chairman, City Council Education Committee|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1976, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996|past president, Kiwanis Club|member: Polish National Alliance, Chicago Historical Society|23rd Ward Democratic Committeeman, 1974-present|married the former Rose Marie Lapinski, 1962|two children: Laura and Dan|award: Man of the Year, Area 4, Chicago Park District, January 1983|committee: Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation (ranking member)|Ground Transportation|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 84]]
106c|15|IL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|LUIS V. GUTIERREZ, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born on December 10, 1953, in Chicago|B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1974|alderman|social worker, State of Illinois|teacher|married in 1977 to Soraida Arocho Gutierrez|two children: Omaira and Jessica|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, December 10, 1956|B.A., Northwestern University, 1979|J.D., Pepperdine University Law School|admitted to the Illinois bar in 1984 and began community law practice in Chicago|Assistant Cook County State's Attorney, 1986-88|Illinois House of Representatives, 1972-96|married Patricia Blagojevich in 1990|one child, Amy|elected to the 105th Congress, November 5, 1996|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|HENRY J. HYDE, Republican, of Wood Dale, IL|born in Chicago, April 18, 1924|graduated St. George High School, Evanston, IL, 1942|B.S.S., Georgetown University, 1947|J.D., Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, 1949|ensign, U.S. Navy, 1944-46|commander, U.S. Naval Reserves (retired)|admitted to the Illinois bar, January 9, 1950|State Representative in Illinois General Assembly, 1967-74|majority leader, Illinois House of Representatives, 1971-72|married the late Jeanne Simpson, 1947|four children: Henry, Jr., Robert, Anthony, Laura|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DANNY K. DAVIS, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Parkdale, AR, September 6, 1941|B.A., Arkansas A.M. & N. College, 1961|M.A., Chicago State University|Ph.D., Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH|educator and health planner-administrator|board of directors, National Housing Partnership|Cook County Board of Commissioners, 1990-96|former alderman of the Chicago City Council's 29th ward, receiving the Independent Voters of Illinois ``Best Alderman Award'' for 1980-81, 1981-82, and 1989-90|cochair, Clinton-Gore-Braun '92|founder and past president, Westside Association for Community Action|past president, National Association of Community Health Centers|1987 recipient of Leon M. Despres Award|married to Vera G. Davis|two sons, Jonathan and Stacey|committees: Government Reform|Small Business|subcommittees: Census|Government Programs and Oversight|Postal Service|elected on March 19, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|PHILIP M. CRANE, Republican, of Wauconda, IL|born in Chicago, November 3, 1930|educated at DePauw University, Hillsdale College, University of Michigan, and University of Vienna, and received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University|honorary doctor of laws, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, 1973|honorary doctor of political science, Francisco Marroquin University, Guatemala, 1979|U.S. Army, active duty, 1954-56|two years, advertising manager, Hopkins Syndicate, Inc.|taught at Indiana University for three years before moving to Bradley University, Peoria, IL, in 1963, where he taught United States and Latin American history until 1967|director of schools, Westminster Academy, Northbrook, IL, 1967-68|in 1962, employed by the Republican Party as a public relations expert|in 1964, served as director of research for the Illinois Goldwater Organization|at the request of Richard Nixon, served as one of his advisors and researchers on political and national issues, 1964-68|in 1976 served as chairman of Illinois Citizens for Reagan Committee|trustee of Hillsdale College|chairman, American Conservative Union, 1977-79|director of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute|serves with more than 60 U.S. Senators and Representatives on the National Advisory Board of Young Americans for Freedom|chairman of Republican Study Committee, 1983|appointed by President Reagan to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution|married Arlene Catherine Johnson of Chicago|eight children: Catherine Anne, Susanna Marie, Jennifer Elizabeth, Rebekah Caroline, George Washington V, Rachel Ellen, Sarah Emma, and Carrie Esther|elected to the 91st Congress by special election, November 25, 1969, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Committee on Ways and Means.
106c|15|IL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Democrat, of Evanston, IL|born in Chicago, IL, on May 26, 1944|B.A., University of Illinois, 1965|consumer advocate|program director, Illinois Public Action|executive director, Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, 1985-90|State Representative, 18th District, Illinois General Assembly, 1991-99|served on Labor and Commerce, Human Service Appropriations, Health Care, and Electric Deregulation Committees|religion: Jewish|married: Robert Creamer|three children: Ian, Mary, and Lauren|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|JOHN EDWARD PORTER, Republican, of Wilmette, IL|born in Evanston, IL, June 1, 1935|graduated from Evanston Township High School, 1953|attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1953-54|B.S.B.A., Northwestern University School of Business, Evanston, IL, 1957|J.D. with distinction, University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, 1961 (Michigan Law Review)|served in U.S. Army Signal Corps (Reserves), 1958-64|engaged in the practice of law in Evanston, IL|admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Claims, and the Illinois State bar|honor law graduate attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, 1961-63|member, Illinois State Legislature, 1973-79|member or officer of many civic and philanthropic organizations|member since 1981 of the Appropriations Committee|subcommittees: chairman, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education|Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs|Military Construction|founder and cochairman, Congressional Human Rights Caucus|married the former Kathryn Suzanne Cameron, 1974|five children: John, David, Donna, Robyn, and Ann|elected to the 96th Congress by special election, January 22, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JERRY WELLER, Republican, of Morris, IL|born in Streator, IL, July 7, 1957|graduated, Dwight High School, 1975|B.A., agriculture, University of Illinois, 1979|aide to Congressman Tom Corcoran, 1980-81|aide to John R. Block (U.S. Secretary of Agriculture), 1981-85|former State Representative, 1988-94|National Republican Legislative Association Legislator of the Year|listed in the 1990 Almanac of Illinois Politics|member: Ways and Means Committee|Subcommittee on Oversight and Social Security|assistant majority whip|House Republican Steering Committee|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JERRY F. COSTELLO, Democrat, of Belleville, IL|born in East St. Louis, on September 25, 1949|graduated, Assumption High, East St. Louis, 1968|A.A., Belleville Area College, IL, 1970|B.A., Maryville College of the Sacred Heart, St. Louis, MO, 1973|law enforcement official, 1970-80|elected chairman of the county board, St. Clair County, 1980-88|member: East-West Gateway Coordinating Council, Metro Counties of Illinois, Southwestern Illinois Leadership Council, Southwestern Illinois Small Business Finance Alliance, Light Rail Transit Committee|chairman, St. Clair Heart Fund drive and United Way drive, 1985|cochairman of the St. Clair, County March of Dimes, 1988|married the former Georgia Jean Cockrum, 1968|three children: Jerry II, Gina Keen, and John|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget|elected by special election to the 100th Congress on August 9, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles Melvin Price|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|JUDY BIGGERT, Republican, of Hinsdale, IL|born in Chicago, IL, on August 15, 1937|graduated from New Trier High School, 1955|B.A., Stanford University, 1959|J.D., Northwestern University School of Law|attorney, 1975-present|Illinois House of Representatives (81st District), 1993-98|Assembly committees: Judiciary|Human Services|Appropriations|Labor and Commerce|and Conflict of Interest|Assistant House Republican Leader, 1995-99|has served on numerous local civic and community organizations and groups|committees: Government Reform|Science|Banking and Financial Services|married to Rody P. Biggert|four children: Courtney, Alison, Rody, and Adrienne|Episcopalian|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|J. DENNIS HASTERT, Republican, of Yorkville, IL|born in Aurora, IL, on January 2, 1942|graduated, Oswego High School, 1960|B.A., Wheaton College, IL, 1964|M.S., Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1967|teacher/coach, Yorkville High School|partner, family restaurant business|member, Illinois General Assembly House of Representatives, 1980-86|Republican spokesman for the Appropriations II Committee|chairman, Joint Committee on Public Utility Regulation|member, Legislative Audit Commission|named one of Illinois' 20 top legislators in 1985 by Chicago Sun-Times|member, Yorkville Lions Club|board of directors, Aurora Family Support Center|married the former Jean Kahl in 1973|two children: Joshua and Ethan|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected Speaker of the House for the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS W. EWING, Republican, of Pontiac, IL|born September 19, 1935, in Atlanta, IL|B.S., Milikin University, 1957|awarded Juris Doctorate degree, John Marshall Law School, 1968|Illinois House of Representatives, 17 years|assistant Republican minority leader, 1982-90|minority leader, 1990|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1980, 1984, and 1988|secretary, Illinois Delegation|delegation floor whip, 1984|named ``National Legislator of the Year'' by National Republican Legislators Association, 1988|farm owner and businessman|married to Connie Ewing|six children|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Science|Joint Economic Committee|subcommittees: chairman, Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops|Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry|Technology|Basic Research|Aviation|Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation|elected by special election on July 2, 1991 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edward Madigan|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|DONALD MANZULLO, Republican, of Egan, IL|born on March 24, 1944 in Rockford, IL|B.A., American University, Washington, DC, 1987|J.D., Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI, 1970|president, Ogle County Bar Association, 1971, 1973|advisor, Oregon Ambulance Corporation|founder, Oregon Youth, Inc.|admitted to Illinois bar, 1970|member: State of Illinois and City of Oregon chambers of commerce, Friends of Severson Dells, Natural Land Institute, Ogle County Historic Society, Northern Illinois Alliance for the Arts, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Ogle County Pilots Association, Kiwanis International, Illinios Farm Bureau, Ogle County Farm Bureau, National Federation of Independent Business, Citizens Against Government Waste|married Freda Teslik Manzullo, 1982|three children: Niel, Noel, and Katherine|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|LANE EVANS, Democrat, of Rock Island, IL|born in Rock Island on August 4, 1951|graduated, Alleman High School, Rock Island, 1969|B.A., Augustana College, Rock Island, 1974|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1978|admitted to Illinois bar in 1978 and commenced practice in Rock Island|served in U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-71|attorney for the Western Illinois Legal Foundation, 1978-79|national staff, Kennedy for President campaign, 1980|entered private practice as a partner in Community Legal Clinic, 1982|legal representative for ACLU, APRI, and LULAC, 1979|awards: Vietnam Veterans of America ``National Legislator of the Year'' (1985), President's Award for Outstanding Achievement, 1990|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|RAY LaHOOD, Republican, of Peoria, IL|born December 6, 1945, in Peoria|graduate of Spalding High School|Canton Junior College, Canton, IL|B.S., education and sociology, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1971|previous memberships: Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Board of Education (president), Notre Dame High School Board (president), Peoria Area Retarded Citizens Board of Directors, Bradley University National Alumni Board (president) and Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Board|junior high school teacher, director of Rock Island County Youth Services Bureau, chief planner for Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Commission, administrative assistant to Congressman Tom Railsback and chief of staff for Congressman Bob Michel|member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1982|Peoria Economic Development Council Board of Directors, Heartland Water Resources Council, Children's Hospital of Illinois Advisory Board, Peoria Rotary Club, Junior League Community Advisory Committee, United Way Pillars Society and Holy Family Church|married Kathy Dunk LaHood, 1967|four children: Darin, Amy, Sam, and Sara|committees: Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|Intelligence|elected November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|DAVID D. PHELPS, Democrat, of Eldorado, IL|born on October 26, 1947|married: Leslie Ann Phelps, 1969|four children: Natalie, Brooke, Grechen, and Luke|one grandchild|education: Eldorado Elementary School|Eldorado High School|Southeastern Community College|Southern Illinois University, degree in Social Studies|professional: public school teacher and administrator|assistant principal, Harrisburg High School|lead singer, Phelps Brothers Quartet|public service: appointed to fill term as Clerk of Saline County, IL, in 1980|elected to full term as Clerk in 1982|Illinois State Representative, 1984-98|organizations: music director, Star Baptist Church|past chairman, Saline County, IL, Red Cross and Salvation Army|member, National Gospel Music Association|committees: Agriculture|Small Business|subcommittees: Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry|General Farm Commodities, Resource[[Page 92]]Conservation, and Credit|Rural Enterprises, Business Opportunities and Special Small Business Programs|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|15|IL||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|JOHN M. SHIMKUS, Republican, of Collinsville, IL|born on February 21, 1958, in Collinsville|graduated from Collinsville High School|B.S., West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1980|teaching certificate, Christ College, Irvine, CA, 1990|MBA, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1997|U.S. Army Reserves, 1980-85|government and history teacher, Collinsville High School|Collinsville township trustee, 1989|Madison county treasurer, 1990-96|married the former Karen Muth, 1987|two children, David and Joshua|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||senator||RICHARD G. LUGAR, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, April 4, 1932|graduated, Shortridge High School, 1950|B.A., Denison University, Granville, OH|Rhodes Scholar, B.A., M.A., Pembroke College, Oxford, England, 1956|served in the U.S. Navy, 1957-60|businessman|treasurer, Lugar Stock Farms, Inc., a livestock and grain operation|vice president and treasurer, 1960-67, Thomas L. Green and Co., manufacturers of food production machinery|member, Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners, 1964-67|mayor of Indianapolis, 1968-75|member, advisory board, U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1969-75|National League of Cities, advisory council, 1972-75, president, 1971|Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1969-75, vice chairman, 1971-75|board of trustees, Denison University and the University at Indianapolis|advisory board, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis|visiting professor of political science, director of public affairs, Indiana Central University|31 honorary doctorates|recipient of Fiorello LaGuardia Award, 1975|GOP National Convention Keynote Speaker, 1972|SFRC chairman, 1985-86|NRSC chairman, 1983-84|member, St. Luke's Methodist Church|married the former Charlene Smeltzer, 1956|four children|chairman: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee|member: Select Committee on Intelligence|Arms Control Observer Group|Senate Foreign Relations Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1977|reelected on November 2, 1982, November 8, 1988, and November 8, 1994.
106c|16|IN||senator||EVAN BAYH, Democrat, of Indianapolis, IN, born in Terre Haute, IN, December 26, 1955|graduated St. Albans School, Washington, DC, 1974|received a B.A. with honors in business economics from Indiana University, 1978|J.D. from University of Virginia Law School, 1982|admitted to the District of Columbia and Indiana bars, 1984|law clerk for the Southern District of Indiana court, 1982-83|attorney with Hogan and Hartson, Washington, 1983-84|attorney for Bayh, Tabbert and Capehart, Washington, 1985|attorney for Bingham Summers, Welsh and Spilman, Indianapolis, 1986|elected as Secretary of State of Indiana, 1986-89|elected Governor of Indiana, 1988|reelected 1992|chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association, 1994|chairman of the National Education Goals Panel, 1995|chairman of the Education Commission of the States, 1995|Above and Beyond Award from Indiana Black Expo, 1995|Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Women Executives in State Government, 1996|keynote speaker at the National Democratic Convention, 1996|member of the executive committee on the National Governors' Association, 1996|Red Poling Chair, business economics at Indiana University, 1997|twin sons, Birch Evans IV, and Nicholas Harrison|married Susan Breshears, April 13, 1985|committees: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.
106c|16|IN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PETER J. VISCLOSKY, Democrat, of Merrillville, IN|born in Gary, IN, on August 13, 1949|graduated, Andrean High School, Merrillville, 1967|B.S., accounting, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, 1970|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN, 1973|LL.M., international and comparative law, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1982|attorney, 1974-76|admitted to the Indiana State bar, 1974, the District of Columbia Bar, 1978, and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, 1980|associate staff, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, 1977-80, Committee on the Budget, 1980-82|practicing attorney, Merrillville law firm, 1983-84|two children: John Daniel and Timothy Patrick|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAVID M. McINTOSH, Republican, of Muncie, IN|born on June 8, 1958 in Oakland, CA|graduate of East Noble High School|Yale University, 1980|law degree, University of Chicago, 1983|member of the Indiana State bar and the U.S. Supreme Court bar|special assistant to President Reagan for domestic affairs, special assistant to Attorney General Meese in the Reagan Administration, liaison to President's Commission on Privatization and specialized in constitutional legal policy at the Justice Department, special assistant to Vice President Quayle, executive director of the President's Council on Competitiveness, deputy legal counsel to Vice President Quayle|former fellow, Hudson Institute Competitiveness Center|senior fellow, Citizens for a Sound Economy|founded the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy (currently national cochairman)|committees: Government Reform and Oversight, Economic and Educational Opportunities|chairman, National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee|married to Ruthie McIntosh|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|TIM ROEMER, Democrat, of South Bend, IN|born in South Bend, October 30, 1956|graduated, Penn High School, Mishawaka, IN, 1975|B.A., political science, University of California, San Diego, 1979|M.A. (1981) and Ph.D. (1985), international relations, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN|staff assistant, Congressman John Brademas, U.S. Congress|defense, trade, and foreign policy adviser to Senator Dennis DeConcini|adjunct professor, The American University|married the former Sally Johnston, 1989|two children: Patrick and Matthew|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MARK E. SOUDER, Republican, of Fort Wayne, IN|born in Grabill, IN, July 18, 1950|graduated from Leo High School, 1968|B.S., Indiana University, Fort Wayne, 1972|M.B.A., University of Notre Dame Graduate School of Business, 1974|partner, Historic Souder's of Grabill|majority owner of Souder's General Store|vice president, Our Country Home, fixture manufacturing business|attends Emmanuel Community Church|served as economic development liaison for then-Representative Dan Coats (IN-4th District)|appointed Republican staff director of the House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 1984|legislative director and deputy chief of staff for Congressman Coats|member: Grabill Chamber of Commerce, former head of Congressional Action Committee of Ft. Wayne Chamber of Commerce|committees: Education and the Workforce|Government Reform|Resources|married the former Diane Zimmer, 1974|three children: Brooke, Nathan, and Zachary|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STEVE BUYER, Republican, of Monticello, IN|born in Rensselaer, IN, November 26, 1958|graduated from North White High School in 1976|B.S., business administration, The Citadel, 1980|J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 1984|admitted to the Virginia and Indiana bars|U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 1984-87, assigned Deputy to the Attorney[[Page 96]]General of Indiana, 1987-88|family law practice, 1988-92|U.S. Army Reserves, 1980-present|major|legal counsel for the 22nd Theatre Army in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm|married to the former Joni Lynn Geyer|two children: Colleen and Ryan|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Judiciary committees.
106c|16|IN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|DAN BURTON, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, June 21, 1938|graduated, Shortridge High School, 1956|Indiana University, 1956-57, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 1958-60|served in the U.S. Army, 1957-58|U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman, insurance and real estate firm owner since 1968|served, Indiana House of Representatives, 1967-68 and 1977-80|Indiana State Senate, 1969-70 and 1981-82|president: Volunteers of America, Indiana Christian Benevolent Association, Committee for Constitutional Government, and Family Support Center|member, Jaycees|33rd degree Mason, Scottish rite division|married the former Barbara Jean Logan, 1959|three children: Kelly, Danielle Lee, and Danny Lee II|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EDWARD A. PEASE, Republican, of Terre Haute, IN|born in Terre Haute, May 22, 1951|B.A. with Distinction, 1973, and J.D., cum laude, 1977, Indiana University|postgraduate study[[Page 97]]in English, Indiana State University, 1978-84|admitted to the Indiana bar in 1977 and began practice in Brazil, IN|vice president for university advancement, Indiana State University|city attorney, Brazil, 1980|department attorney, Clay County Department of Public Welfare, 1978-79|partner, Thomas, Thomas and Pease, Attorneys at Law, 1977-84|Indiana Senate, 1980-92|member, former chapter adviser, and former national president, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity|member, Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma scholastic fraternities|member of the advisory council and chairman of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, National Council of Boy Scouts of America|member: executive committee, Wabash Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America|board of directors, National Interfraternity Conference|lay leader, First United Methodist Church of Brazil|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN NATHAN HOSTETTLER, Republican, of Blairsville, IN|born in Evansville, IN, June 19, 1961|graduated from North Posey High School, Poseyville, IN, 1979|B.S.M.E., Rose-Hulman Polytechnic University, 1983|performance engineer, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric|Baptist|married the former Elizabeth Hamman, 1983|four children: Matthew, Amanda, Jaclyn and Jared|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|subcommittees: Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry|Livestock and Horticulture|Military Installations|vice chairman, Research and Development.
106c|16|IN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BARON HILL, Democrat, of Seymour, IN|born in Seymour, IN, on June 23, 1953|graduated, Seymour High School, 1971|B.A., Furman University, 1975|elected to the Indiana House of Representatives, 1982-90|served on the House Rules Committee, and was Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus|financial analyst with Merrill Lynch|married to the former Betty Schepman|three children: Jennifer, Cara, and Elizabeth|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|16|IN||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|JULIA CARSON, Democrat, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Louisville, KY, July 8, 1938|graduated, Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, IN, 1955|attended: Martin University, Indianapolis, IN|Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis|manager and businesswoman|Indiana House of Representatives, 1972-76|Indiana State Senate, 1976-90|as Indianapolis center township trustee, 1990-96, she targeted fraud and waste to eliminate the city's $20-million debt|twice named Woman of the Year by the Indianapolis Star|two children|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: Health|Housing and Community Opportunity|Domestic and International Monetary Policy|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|17|IA||senator||CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Republican, of Cedar Falls, IA|born in New Hartford, IA, September 17, 1933|graduated, New Hartford Community High School, 1951|B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1955|M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1956|doctoral studies, University of Iowa, 1957-58|farmer|member, Iowa State Legislature, 1959-74|Farm Bureau, State and County Historical Society, Masons, Baptist Church, and International Association of Machinists, 1962-71|married the former Barbara Ann Speicher, 1954|five children: Lee, Wendy, Robin Lynn, Michele Marie, and Jay Charles|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Finance|Judiciary|chair, Special Committee on Aging|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th and 96th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1981|reelected for each succeeding term.
106c|17|IA||senator||TOM HARKIN, Democrat, of Cumming, IA|born in Cumming, IA, on November 19, 1939|graduated from Dowling Catholic High School, Des Moines, IA|B.S., Iowa State University, Ames, 1962|LL.B., Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1972|U.S. Navy, 1962-67|LCDR, U.S. Naval Reserves|admitted to the bar, 1972, Des Moines, IA|married the former Ruth Raduenz, 1968|two daughters: Amy and Jenny|committees: ranking member, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to four succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected for each succeeding term.
106c|17|IA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JAMES A. LEACH, Republican, of Davenport, IA|born in Davenport, October 15, 1942|graduated, Davenport High School, 1960|B.A., Princeton University, 1964|M.A., School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University, 1966|further graduate studies at the London School of Economics, 1966-68|staff member of U.S. Congressman Donald Rumsfeld, 1965-66|foreign service officer assigned to the Department of State, 1968-69|administrative assistant to the director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, 1969-70|foreign service[[Page 100]]officer assigned to the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, 1970-73|member: U.S. delegation to the Geneva Disarmament Conference, 1971-72|U.S. delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, 1972|U.S. delegation to the United Nations Conference on Natural Resources, 1975|U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs, 1975-76|Federal Home Loan Bank Board of Des Moines, 1975-76|president, Flamegas Companies, Inc., family business, 1973-76|member: Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce|National Federation of Independent Business|Davenport Elks, Moose, Rotary|Episcopal Church|married to the former Elisabeth Foxley|two children, Gallagher and Jenny|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress|chairman, Banking and Financial Services Committee|member: International Relations Committee, Arms Control and Foreign Policy Caucus, Rural Caucus, Arts Caucus, Northeast-Midwest Coalition, House Wednesday Group, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, Environmental and Energy Study Conference, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues.
106c|17|IA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JIM NUSSLE, Republican, of Manchester, IA|born in Des Moines, IA, June 27, 1960|graduated, Carl Sandburg High School, 1978|attended Ronshoved Hojskole, Denmark, 1978-79|Luther College, Decorah, IA, 1983|Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA, 1985|admitted to the bar, January 1986|Delaware County Attorney, 1986-90|two children: Sarah and Mark|committees: Ways and Means, Budget|subcommittee: Trade|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|17|IA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Democrat, of Davis City, IA|born in Harrison County, MO, on January 10, 1934|graduated from Lamoni High School, 1952|B.A., Graceland College, Lamoni, IA, 1969|lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army, 1956-76|awards: two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, Soldier's Medal|Iowa State Senate, 1984-96|Iowa State Senate President, 1992-96|lay minister, RLDS Church|member: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Graceland College Board of Trustees|Farmer's Co-op Grain and Seed Board of Directors, 1979-93 (president for 13 years)|married Darlene ``Dody'' Votava Boswell, 1955|three children: Cindy, Diana and Joe|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|Livestock and Horticulture|Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Crops|Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|17|IA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GREG GANSKE, Republican, of Des Moines, IA|born March 31, 1949, in New Hampton, IA|graduated, University of Iowa School of Medicine|general surgery training at Oregon Health Science Center|reconstructive surgery training under Nobel Laureate Joe Murray at Harvard|plastic and reconstructive surgeon, practiced in Des Moines|lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves|active manager of 160 acres of farmland|married Corrine Mikkelsen|three children: Ingrid, Bridget, and Karl|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|17|IA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|TOM LATHAM, Republican, of Alexander, IA|born July 14, 1948 in Hampton, IA|attended Alexander Community School|graduated Cal (Latimer) Community College, 1966|attended Wartburg College, 1966-67|Iowa State University, 1976-70|agriculture business major|marketing representative, independent insurance agent, bank teller and bookkeeper|member and past president, Nazareth Lutheran Church|past chairman, Franklin County Extension Council|secretary, Republican Party of Iowa|5th District representative, Republican State Central Committee|cochairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee|Iowa delegation whip|member: 1992 Republican National Convention, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Soybean Association, American Seed Trade Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Seed Association, Agribusiness Association of Iowa, I.S.U. Extension Citizens Advisory Council|married Mary Katherine (Kathy) Latham, 1975|three children: Justin, Jennifer, and Jill|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|18|KS||senator||SAM BROWNBACK, Republican, of Topeka, KS|born in Garrett, KS, September 12, 1956|graduated, Prairie View High School, 1974|B.S. with honors, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1978|J.D., University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1982|Kansas bar|attorney, broadcaster, teacher|U.S. House of Representatives, 1994-96|State Secretary of Agriculture, 1986-93|White House Fellow, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, 1990-91|member: Topeka Fellowship Council, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas State University and Kansas University alumni associations|married the former Mary Stauffer, 1982|three children: Abby, Andy, and Liz|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Joint Economic Committee|subcommittees: Aviation|Communications|Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce, and Tourism|Manufacturing and Competitiveness|Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine|African Affairs|International Operations|Children and Families|Public Health|chairman, Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996, to fill the remainder of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Bob Dole|reelected in November, 1998.
106c|18|KS||senator||PAT ROBERTS, Republican, of Dodge City, KS|born in Topeka, KS, April 20, 1936|graduated, Holton High School, Holton, KS, 1954|B.S., journalism, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1958|captain, U.S. Marine Corps, 1958-62|editor and reporter, Arizona newspapers, 1962-67|aide to Representative Keith Sebelius, 1969-80|aide to Senator Frank Carlson, 1967-68|U.S. House of Representatives, 1980-96|founding member: bipartisan Caucus on Unfunded Mandates, House Rural Health Care Coalition|shepherded the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act through the House and Senate|awards: honorary American Farmer, Future Farmers of America|1993 Wheat Man of the Year, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers|Golden Carrot Award, Public Voice|Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury|numerous Guardian of Small Business awards, National Federation of Independent Business|1995 Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship|married the former Franki Fann, 1969|three children: David, Ashleigh, and Anne-Wesley|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Senate Select Committee on Ethics|Select Committee on Intelligence|subcommittees: Production and Price Competitiveness, Readiness|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996.
106c|18|KS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JERRY MORAN, Republican, of Hays, KS|born in Great Bend, KS, May 29, 1954|B.S., economics, 1976, and J.D., 1981, University of Kansas|M.B.A. candidate, Fort Hays State University|partner, Jeter and Moran, Attorneys at Law, Hays, KS|former bank officer and university instructor|represented 37th District in Kansas Senate, 1989-97, serving as vice president in 1993-95 and majority leader in 1995-97|Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Kansas, 1982-85|Deputy Attorney, Rooks County, 1987-95|governor, board of governors, University of Kansas School of Law, 1990 (vice president, 1993-94|president, 1994-95)|member: board of directors, Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1996-97|Hays Chamber of Commerce|Northwest Kansas and Ellis County bar associations|Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity|Rotary Club|Lions International|board of trustees, Fort Hays State University Endowment Association|married to Robba Moran|two children, Kelsey and Alex|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|18|KS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JIM RYUN, Republican, of Topeka, KS|born on April 29, 1947, in Wichita, KS|graduated, Wichita East High school, 1965|B.S., photojournalism, University of Kansas|product development consultant, president of Jim Ryun Sports, Inc., professional photographer, and author of two books|represented the U.S. in three consecutive Olympics (1964, 1968, 1972): silver medal in the 1500-meter race, 1968, and World Record Holder in the 880-yard, one-mile, and 1500-meter races|awards: Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, 1966|AAU Sullivan Award|Jaycees of America Top Ten Young Men of the United States, 1968|married Anne Snider Ryun, 1969|four children: Heather, Ned, Drew, and Catharine|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 105]]
106c|18|KS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DENNIS MOORE, Democrat, of Lenexa, KS|born on November 8, 1945, in Anthony, KS|education: Jefferson Elementary School, and Charles Curtis Intermediate School, Wichita, KS|B.A., University of Kansas, 1967|J.D., Washburn University of Law, 1970|profession: attorney|admitted to Kansas Bar, 1970, first practiced in Topeka, KS|Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, 1971-73|Johnson County District Attorney, 1977-89|Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees, 1993-99|member, American Legion|married: Stephene Moore|seven children: Todd, Scott, Andrew, Felicia Barge, Valerie Rock, Nathan Hansen, and Adam Hansen|military: U.S. Army, 2nd Lieutenant, 1970|U.S. Army Reserves, Captain, 1970-73|committees: Banking and Financial Services|(subcommittees: Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|Domestic and International Monetary Policy)|Small Business (subcommittees: Empowerment|Regulatory Reform and Paperwork Reduction)|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|18|KS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TODD TIAHRT, Republican, of Goddard, KS|born in Vermillion, SD, June 15, 1951|attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology|B.A., Evangel College, Springfield, MO, 1975|M.B.A., Southwest Missouri State, 1989|proposal manager, The Boeing Company|married the former Vicki Holland, 1976|three children: Jessica, John, and Luke|member, Appropriations Committee|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|19|KY||senator||MITCH McCONNELL, Republican, of Louisville, KY|born in Colbert County, AL, February 20, 1942|graduated Manual High School, Louisville, 1960, president of the student body|B.A. with honors, University of Louisville, 1964, president of the student council, president of the student body of the College of Arts and Sciences|J.D., University of Kentucky Law School, 1967, president of student bar association, outstanding oral advocate|attorney, admitted to the Kentucky bar, 1967|chief legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 1968-70|Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General, 1974-75|elected judge/executive of Jefferson County, KY, 1977, reelected 1981|president, Kentucky Association of County Judge/Executives, 1982|named Outstanding Young Man in Jefferson County, 1974|named Outstanding Young Man in Kentucky, 1977|named Conservationist of the Year by the League of Kentucky Sportsmen, 1983|founder and chairman, Kentucky Task Force on Exploited and Missing Children, 1982|cochairman, National Child Tragedies Coalition, 1981|advisory board member, National Institute of Justice, 1982-84|appointed chairman of the Council of Elected Officials by Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour|chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee|member, Crescent Hill Baptist Church, Louisville, KY|three children: Elly, Claire, and Porter|married Elaine Chao, February 6, 1993|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|chairman, Rules and Administration|vice chairman, Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding term.
106c|19|KY||senator||JIM BUNNING, Republican, of Southgate, KY|born in Southgate, October 23, 1931|graduated, St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH, 1949|B.S., Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, 1953|professional baseball player, Hall of Fame|investment broker and agent|president, Jim Bunning Agency, Inc.|member of Kentucky State Senate (minority floor leader), 1979-83|member: Ft. Thomas City Council, 1977-79|appointed member, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Governments, Cincinnati, OH|National Committeeman, Republican National Committee, 1983-92|appointed member, President's National Advisory Board on International Education Programs, 1984-88|member: board of directors of Kentucky Special Olympics, Ft. Thomas (KY) Lions Club, Brighton Street Center Community Action Group|married the former Mary Catherine Theis, 1952|nine children: Barbara, Jim, Joan, Cathy, Bill, Bridgett, Mark, David and Amy|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1998|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources.
106c|19|KY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|EDWARD WHITFIELD, Republican, of Hopkinsville, KY|born in Hopkinsville, May 25, 1943|graduated, Madisonville High School, Madisonville, KY|B.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington, 1965|J.D., University of Kentucky, 1969|attended American University's Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC|first lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves, 1967-73|attorney, private practice, 1970-79|vice president, CSX Corporation, 1979-90|admitted to bar: Kentucky, 1970, and Florida, 1993|began practice in 1970 in Hopkinsville, KY|member, Kentucky House, 1973, one term|married to Constance Harriman Whitfield|one child, Kate|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|19|KY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RON LEWIS, Republican, of Cecilia, KY|born in South Shore, KY, September 14, 1946|graduated, McKell High School, 1964|B.A., University of Kentucky, 1969|M.A., higher education, Morehead State University, 1981|U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School, 1972|laborer, Morehead State, Armco Steel Corporation|Kentucky Highway Department, Eastern State Hospital|sales for Ashland Oil|teacher, Watterson College, 1980|minister, White Mills Baptist Church|named to the Ways and Means Committee|subcommittee: Human Resources|member, Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce|past president, Hardin and Larue County jail ministry|member, Serverus Valley Ministerial Association|honored for his voting record by League of Private Property Rights, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, National Federation of Independent Business|named a ``Guardian of Seniors' Rights'' by Tax Fairness for Seniors|chairman, Conservative Opportunity Society|married the former Kayi Gambill, 1966|two children: Ronald Brent and Allison Faye|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 109]]
106c|19|KY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ANNE MEAGHER NORTHUP, Republican, of Louisville, KY|born on January 22, 1948, in Louisville|graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Louisville, 1966|graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 1970|Kentucky State Legislature, 1987-96|legislative appointments: 1998 chairwoman of Speaker's Task Force on Education|1998 Speaker's Drug Free Task Force|founder and cochair of the House Reading Caucus|member: House Committee on Appropriations, health care on the horizon caucus|public pension reform caucus|housing opportunity caucus|caucus on disabilities, diabetes caucus|House cancer awareness working group|awards: 1999 legislator of the year for the Association of Equipment Distributors|1999 Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award|1999 Southern Economic Development Council Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development|1998 Watchdog of the Treasury Bulldog award|1998 Citizens for a Sound Economy Jefferson award|the NFIB Guardian of Small Business award|member, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Greater Louisville, Inc.|Rotary Club of Louisville|Leadership Louisville|Metropolitan Republican Women's Club|National Order of Women Legislators|Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW|married Robert Wood Northup, 1969|mother of six children: David, Katie, Joshua, Kevin, Erin, Mark|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|19|KY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|KEN LUCAS, Democrat, of Boone County, KY|born in Kenton County, KY, on August 8, 1933|education: B.S., in Commerce, University of Kentucky, 1955|M.B.A., Xavier University, 1970|military service: pilot, U.S. Air Force, 1955-57|Major, Air National Guard, 1957-[[Page 110]]67|profession: financial planner, Sagemark Consulting of Lincoln Financial (formerly CIGNA)|former president and executive committee chairman, Boone State Bank|former chairman of the board and director, Fifth Third Bank|director, The Drees Company|community service: president, Florence Christian Services, Inc.|regent emeritus, Northern Kentucky University|elder and trustee, Florence Christian Church|member, St. Luke Hospital Foundation Board|Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce|Kentucky State Chamber of Commerce|Fine Arts Fund of Greater Cincinnati|public service: Florence, KY, City Council, 1967-74|Boone County, KY, Commissioner, 1974-82|Boone County, KY, Judge-Executive, 1992-98|married: Mary K. Lucas, 1961|five children: Lance, Shannon, Kendall, Trent, and Tiffany|committees: Agriculture|Budget|subcommittees|Livestock and Horticulture|Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Crops|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|19|KY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|HAROLD ROGERS, Republican, of Somerset, KY|born in Barrier, KY, December 31, 1937|graduated, Wayne County High School, 1955|attended Western Kentucky University, 1956-57|A.B., University of Kentucky, 1962|LL.B., University of Kentucky Law School, 1964|lawyer, admitted to the Kentucky State bar, 1964|commenced practice in Somerset|member, North Carolina and Kentucky National Guard, 1957-64|associate, Smith and Blackburn, 1964-67|private practice, 1967-69|Commonwealth Attorney, Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties, KY, 1969-80|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988|Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, KY, 1979|past president, Kentucky Commonwealth Attorneys Association|member and past president, Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Pulaski County Industrial Foundation|founder, Southern Kentucky Economic Development Council, 1986|member, Chowder and Marching Society, 1981-present|member, Energy and Commerce Committee, 1981-82|member, House Appropriations Committee, 1983-present|married the former Shirley McDowell, 1957|three children: Anthony, Allison, and John Marshall|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|19|KY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|ERNEST LEE FLETCHER, Republican, of Lexington, KY|born in Mount Sterling, KY, on November 12, 1952|graduated, LaFayette High School, 1970|B.S., University of Kentucky, 1974|USAF, 1974-79|University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 1984|physician|family medical practice|CEO, St. Joseph Medical Foundation|elected to Kentucky House of Representatives, 1994-96|married to Glenna Foster, 1971|two children: Rachel and Benjamin|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|20|LA||senator||JOHN BREAUX, Democrat, of Crowley, LA|born in Crowley, LA, on March 1, 1944|graduated, St. Michael's High School, Crowley, LA, 1961|B.A., political science, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, 1964|J.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1967|law partner, Brown, McKernan, Ingram, and Breaux, 1967-68|legislative assistant to Congressman Edwin W. Edwards, 1968-69|district assistant to Congressman Edwards, 1969-72|member: Louisiana Bar Association and Acadia Parish Bar Association|board of directors, International Rice Festival Association|member: Crowley Jaycees|Crowley Chamber of Commerce|Pi Lambda Beta, prelaw fraternity|Phi Alpha Delta, law fraternity|Lambda Chi Alpha, social fraternity|Student Bar Association, L.S.U.|U.S.L. tennis team|Moot Court finalist, L.S.U., 1966|winner, American Legion Award|married the former Lois Gail Daigle in 1964|four children: John I. Jr., William Lloyd, Elizabeth Andre, and Julia Agnes|one granddaughter: Anna Kate Sheperdson|elected to the 92nd Congress by special election, 7th District of Louisiana, September 30, 1972|reelected to the seven succeeding Congresses|chairman, Subcommittee on the Conservation of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Environment, 1979-86|elected to U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|chairman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1989-90|member and chairman, Democratic Leadership Council (1991-93)|elected Democratic chief deputy whip, 104th Congress|reelected to a 2nd term on November 3, 1992|reelected to a 3rd term on November 3, 1998|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|ranking Democrat, Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: ranking Democrat, Social Security and Family Policy|International Trade|Taxation and IRS Oversight|ranking Democrat, Science, Technology, and Space|Aviation|Communications|Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce, and Tourism|Oceans and Fisheries|Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine|in January 1998, he was selected by the White House and House and Senate leaders to chair the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare. Also in 1998, he co-chaired the National Commission on Retirement Policy which produced legislation to help reform Social Security.
106c|20|LA||senator||MARY L. LANDRIEU, Democrat, of Baton Rouge, LA|born in Alexandria, VA, November 23, 1955|B.A., Louisiana State University, 1977|real estate broker, specializing in townhouse development|represented New Orleans House District 90 in Louisiana Legislature, 1979-87|State Treasurer, 1987-95|vice chair, Louisiana Council on Child Abuse|member, Business and Professional Women|majority council member, Emily's List|past national president, Women's Legislative Network|past vice president, Women Executives in State Government|delegate to every Democratic National Convention since 1980|married to E. Frank Snellings|two children: Connor, and Mary Shannon|committees: Armed Services|Energy and Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996.[[Page 113]]
106c|20|LA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID VITTER, Republican, of Metairie, LA|born on May 3, 1961|married: Wendy Baldwin Vitter|three children: Sophie, Lise, and Airey|education: Harvard University|Oxford University Rhodes Scholar|Tulane University School of Law|profession: lawyer (business attorney)|adjunct law professor, Tulane and Loyola Universities|religion: Catholic|public service: elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1991, reelected in 1995|awards: Alliance for Good Government ``Legislator of the Year''|Victims and Citizens Against Crime ``Outstanding Legislator'' and ``Lifetime Achievement Award''|elected to the 106th Congress on May 29, 1999, by special election.
106c|20|LA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON, Democrat, of New Orleans, LA|born in Lake Providence, LA, March 14, 1947|graduated, G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, LA, 1965|B.A., political science and English, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 1969|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1972|LL.M., Georgetown University, 1996|admitted to the bar, New Orleans, LA, 1972|attorney, Jefferson, Bryan, Jupiter, Lewis and Blanson, New Orleans|first lieutenant, U.S. Army, J.A.G. Corps, 1975|member, board of trustees, Greater St. Stephen's Baptist Church|Urban League of Greater New Orleans|Southern University Foundation Board|Louisiana State Senate, March, 1980-January 2, 1991|married the former Andrea Green in 1970|five children: Jamila, Jalila, Jelani, Nailah, and Akilah|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|20|LA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN, Republican, of Thibodaux, LA|born in Chackbay, LA, June 14, 1943|graduated, Thibodaux High School, 1961|B.A., history, prelaw, Nicholls State University, 1964|honor student, Hall of Fame graduate, student body president, 1962-64|J.D., Louisiana State University, 1967, while serving four years in Louisiana State Senate, legislative aide|lawyer|admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1968|commenced practice in Houma, LA.|law partner, Marcel, Marcel, Fanguy and Tauzin, 1968-72|private practice, 1972|partner, Sonnier and Tauzin, 1976|married Cecile Bergeron Tauzin|five children by previous marriage: Kristie Rene, W.J. (Billy) III, John Ashton, Thomas Nicholas, and Michael James|served in Louisana State Legislature, 1971-80|elected to the 96th Congress, May 22, 1980, in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of David C. Treen|reelected to each succeeding Congress|freshman representative, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee|member, Commerce and Natural Resources Committees|cochairman, Congressional Coalition for America|chairman, Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee.
106c|20|LA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JIM McCRERY, Republican, of Shreveport, LA|born in Shreveport, September 18, 1949|graduated Leesville High, Los Angeles, 1967|B.A., Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, 1971|J.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1975|attorney|admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1975 and commenced practice in Leesville, LA|Jackson, Smith, and Ford (Leesville), 1975-78|assistant city attorney, Shreveport, 1979-80|district manager, U.S. Representative Buddy Roemer, 1981-82|legislative director, U.S. Representative Buddy Roemer, 1982-84|board of directors, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, 1986-87|chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Louisiana Forestry Association, 1987|regional manager for Government Affairs, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, 1984-88|elected by special election to the 100th Congress, April 16, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles E. (Buddy) Roemer|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Ways and Means Committee|vice chairman, National Republican Coordinating Committee.
106c|20|LA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN COOKSEY, Republican, of Monroe, LA born in Alexandria, LA, August 20, 1941|graduated, LaSalle High School, Olla, LA|graduated, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans|Air Force, 1967-69, served in northern Thailand during Vietnam War|Air National Guard, 1970-71|physician-ophthalmologist|professional: Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans|private medical practice in Monroe, LA|made five medical mission trips to Maua Methodist Hospital in Maua, Kenya, where he performed eye surgery|in 1986|raised enough money through private donations to build a modern eye clinic at the Maua Hospital to be used by local and visiting ophthalmologists|received Downtown Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow Award in 1989 for his humanitarian work in Africa|member: Louisiana State Medical Society, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, St. Paul United Methodist Church (laity leader)|president, Ouachita Parish Medical Society|president, Ophthalmology Association|boards: Board of Trustees of the Billy Pomeroy Caney Conference Center (chairman), Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Public Affairs Research|married former Ann Grabill, 1967|three children: Karen, Carol Ann, and Catherine|committees: Agriculture|International Relations|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Asia and the Pacific|Aviation|vice chairman, Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials, and Pipeline Transportation|Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry|International Economic Policy and Trade|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|20|LA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|RICHARD H. BAKER, Republican, of Baton Rouge, LA|born in New Orleans, LA on May 22, 1948|graduated, University High School|Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge|real estate broker|Louisiana House of Representatives, 1972-86|chairman, Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works, 1980-86|member: Southern Legislative Conference,[[Page 116]]ALEC, Central Area Homebuilders, East Baton Rouge Airport Commission, Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 Central Region Planning Commission|married the former Kay Carpenter in 1969|two children: Brandon and Julie|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Banking and Financial Services|Veteran's Affairs|subcommittees: chairman, Capital Markets, Securities, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises|Housing and Community Opportunity|Water Resources and Environment|Health|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|20|LA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|CHRIS JOHN, Democrat, of Crowley, LA|born in Crowley, January 5, 1960|graduated, Notre Dame High School, Acadia Parish, 1978|B.A., business administration, Louisiana State University, 1982|vice president in charge of office operations, John N. John Truckline, Inc.|aide to father, Louisiana State Representative John N. John, Jr., 1974-82|elected chairman of Acadiana Delegation while serving in Louisiana House of Representatives, 1988-96|charter member, Crowley Chamber of Commerce|member: Crowley Kiwanis Club, Acadia Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Knights of Columbus|past vice president, Acadiana Sportsmen's League|former Crowley city councilman|married to Payton Smith|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|21|ME||senator||OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, Republican, of Auburn, ME|born in Augusta, ME, February 21, 1947|graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn, ME, 1965|B.A., University of Maine, Orono, 1969|member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Lewiston-Auburn|active member of civic and community organizations|elected to the Maine House of Representatives, 1973, to the seat vacated by the death of her first husband, the late Peter Snowe|reelected for a full two-year term in 1974|elected to the Maine Senate, 1976|chaired the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Institutional Services|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978--the youngest Republican woman, and first Greek-American woman elected|reelected to the 97th through 103rd Congresses|past member: House Budget Committee|House Foreign Affairs Committee|leading member of the former House Select Committee on Aging, ranking Republican on its Subcommittee on Human Services|Senate committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Small Business|subcommittees: Acquisition and Technology|Personnel|chairman, Seapower|Aviation|Manufacturing and Innovation|chairman, Oceans and Fisheries|Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine|married to former Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr.|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994.
106c|21|ME||senator||SUSAN COLLINS, Republican, of Bangor, ME|born on December 7, 1952, in Caribou, ME|graduated, Caribou High School, 1971|B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY|Outstanding Alumni Award, St. Lawrence University, 1992|staff director, Senate Subcommittee on the Oversight of Government Management, 1981-87|for 12 years, principal advisor on business issues to former Senator William S. Cohen|Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation for Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., 1987|New England administrator, Small Business Administration, 1992-93|appointed Deputy Treasurer of Massachusetts, 1993|executive director, Husson College Center for Family Business, 1994-96|committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Governmental Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|chairman, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996.
106c|21|ME||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|THOMAS H. ALLEN, Democrat, of Portland, ME|born in Portland, April 16, 1945|graduated, Deering High School, Portland|Bowdoin College, Phi Beta Kappa|Oxford University, Rhodes scholar|Harvard University, J.D.|Bowdin College Board of Trustees|board of directors of Shalom House and the United Way of Greater Portland|president, Portland Stage Company|Executive and Legislative Policy committees|Maine Municipal Association|chair, Governor's Task Force on Foster Care|Portland city council and mayor|married to Diana Allen|two children: Gwen and Kate|committees: Armed Services, Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|21|ME||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN E. BALDACCI, Democrat, of Bangor, ME|born in Bangor, January 30, 1955|graduated Bangor High School, 1973|B.A., history, University of Maine, Orono, 1986|restaurant operator, Momma Baldacci's Restaurant, Bangor, ME|Bangor City Council, 1978-81|Maine State Senator 1982-94|married Karen Weston Baldacci, 1982|one child, Jack|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|at-large whip|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||senator||PAUL S. SARBANES, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Salisbury, MD, on February 3, 1933, son of Spyros and Matina Sarbanes|graduated, Wicomico Senior High School, 1950|A.B., Princeton University, 1954, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa|Rhodes scholar, Balliol College, Oxford, England, 1954-57, first-class B.A. honours in School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics|LL.B., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1960|admitted to practice by Maryland Court of Appeals, 1960|law clerk to Judge Morris A. Soper, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1960-61|associate in Baltimore law firms Piper and Marbury, 1961-62, and Venable, Baetjer and Howard, 1965-70|administrative assistant to Walter W. Heller, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, 1962-63|executive director, Charter Revision Commission of Baltimore City, 1963-64|elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in November 1966, serving from 1967-71|member, Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, MD|married Christine Dunbar of Brighton, England|three children: John Peter, Michael Anthony, and Janet Matina|committees: ranking member, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Foreign Relations|Joint Economic|elected to 92nd Congress on November 3, 1970|reelected to 93rd and 94th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976|reelected on November 2, 1982|November 8, 1988|and November 8, 1994.
106c|22|MD||senator||BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore on July 20, 1936|B.A., Mount St. Agnes College, 1958|M.S.W., University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1965|former social worker for Catholic Charities and city of Baltimore|served as an adjunct professor, Department of Sociology, Loyola College|elected to the Baltimore City Council, 1971|Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1974, winning 43 percent of vote|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1976|first woman appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee|also served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986, with 61 percent of the vote|reelected in November, 1992, with 71 percent of the vote|reelected in November, 1998, with 71 percent of the vote|became the first woman representing the Democratic Party to be elected to a Senate seat not previously held by her husband, and the first Democratic woman ever to serve in both houses of Congress|committees: Appropriations (ranking member, VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Subcommittee)|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (ranking member, Aging Subcommittee)|Secretary, Democratic Conference for the 106th Congress|first woman to be elected to a leadership post.
106c|22|MD||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Republican, of Kennedyville, MD|born on April 15, 1946, in Rahway, NJ|graduated from Rahway High School, 1964|attended Wesley College, Dover, DE|B.A. in history, Delaware State College, Dover, 1973|graduate studies, Loyola University, Baltimore, MD, 1984-present|served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1964-68|awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Citation, and others|government and history teacher, Kent County High School, 1973-present|member: Kent County Teachers Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Order of the Purple Heart, Kennedyville Methodist Church|married to the former Barbara Rawley|three children: Kevin, Joel, and Katie|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ROBERT L. EHRLICH, Jr., Republican, of Timonium, MD|born in Arbutus, MD on November 25, 1957|A.B., Princeton University, 1979 (academic-athletic scholarship recipient)|J.D., Wake Forest University, 1982 (scholarship recipient)|admitted to Maryland bar, 1983|Associate, Ober, Kaler, Grimes, and Shriver, 1982-92|Of Counsel, Ober, Kaler, Grimes, and Shriver, 1992-94|associate, Ober, Kaler, Grimes, and Shriver, 1982-92|elected to Maryland House of Delegates, November 9, 1986|reelected on November 6, 1990|married to the former Kendel Sibiski|committees: Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, October 5, 1943|attended Baltimore public schools|graduated Baltimore City College, 1961|B.A., University[[Page 122]]of Pittsburgh, PA, 1964, cum laude|J.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore, 1967, (first in class)|attorney|admitted to Maryland bar November 1967 and began practice in Baltimore|member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 1967-86|Speaker of House of Delegates, 1979-86|chairman, Ways and Means Committee, 1974-79|vice chairman, Ways and Means Committee, 1971-73|member, Presidential Advisory Committee on Federalism|chairman, State Federal Assembly, National Council of State Legislators, 1980-81|member, National Council of State Legislators, executive committee|member, Council of State Governments, executive committee, 1979-86|cochairman, Legislative Policy Committee, Maryland General Assembly, 1979-86|trustee, Baltimore Museum of Art|member, Baltimore Jewish Community Relations Council|trustee, Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs|member, Associated Jewish Charities Welfare Fund|member, board of visitors of the University of Maryland School of Law|trustee, St. Mary's College|chairman, Maryland Legal Services Corporation|MACO Legislator of the Year Award, 1984|commissioner, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|married the former Myrna Edelman, 1964|two children, Michael and Deborah|committee: Ways and Means|subcommitttes: ranking member, Human Resources|Social Security|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ALBERT R. WYNN, Democrat, of Largo, MD|born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 10, 1951|graduated DuVal High School, Lanham, 1969|B.S., University of Pittsburgh, PA, 1973|attended Howard University Graduate School of Political Science, 1974|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, Washington, DC, 1977|attorney|admitted to the Maryland bar, 1979|Maryland House of Delegates, 1983-86|Maryland State Senate, 1987-92|executive director, Prince George's County Consumer Protection Commission, 1979-82|member: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association|board of directors, Consumer Credit Counseling Service|Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation|Ploughman and Fisherman|delegate to the Democratic National Convention, 1984 and 1988|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STENY H. HOYER, Democrat, of Mechanicsville, MD|born in New York, NY, on June 14, 1939|graduated Suitland High School|B.S., University of Maryland, 1963|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1966|Honorary Doctor of Public Service, University of Maryland, 1988|admitted to the Maryland Bar Association, 1966|practicing attorney, 1966-90|Maryland State Senate, 1967-79|vice chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1967-69|chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1969-75|president, Maryland State Senate, 1975-79|member, State Board for Higher Education, 1978-81|wife, Judith Pickett, deceased, February 6, 1997|three children: Susan, Stefany, and Anne|elected to the 97th Congress on May 19, 1981, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Appropriations Committee|House Administration Committee|Joint Committee on Printing|ranking member, Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government|Democratic Steering Committee|Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).
106c|22|MD||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|ROSCOE G. BARTLETT, Republican, of Frederick, MD|born June 3, 1926 in Moreland, KY|B.A. Columbia Union College, 1947|M.A., 1948, and Ph.D, University of Maryland, 1952|still an active farmer, prior to his election to Congress, he had retired after owning and operating a small business for ten years|awarded 20 patents for inventions during his scientific career as a professor and research engineer|held positions at Loma Linda University of Aviation Medicene, John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and at IBM|married to Ellen|10 children|committees: chairman, subcommittee on Government Programs and Oversight on Small Business|Armed Services|Science|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ELIJAH EUGENE CUMMINGS, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, MD, on January 18, 1951|graduated, Baltimore City College High School, 1969|B.S., political science, Phi Beta Kappa, Howard University, Washington, DC, 1973|J.D., University of Maryland Law School, 1976|attorney|admitted to the Maryland bar in 1976|delegate, Maryland State Legislature, 1982-96|chairman, Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, 1984|speaker pro tempore, Maryland General Assembly, 1995-96|vice chairman, Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee|vice chairman, Economic Matters Committee|president, sophomore class, student government treasurer and student government president at Howard University|member: Governor's Commission on Black Males|New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD|founded the Maryland Bootcamp Aftercare Program in July, 1991, to address the self-sufficiency of young male and female ex-offenders|active in civic affairs, and recipient of numerous community awards|one child: Jennifer|committees: Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|ranking member, Civil Service|Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources|Ground Transportation|member: Congressional Black Caucus|House Democratic Policy Committee|elected to the 104th Congress by special election in April, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|22|MD||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|CONSTANCE A. MORELLA, Republican, of Bethesda, MD|born in Somerville, MA, February 12, 1931|graduated, Somerville High School, 1948|A.B., Boston University, 1954|M.A., The American University, Washington, DC, 1967|professor, Montgomery College, 1970-86|honorary doctoral degrees from American University, Norwich University, Dickinson College, Mount Vernon College, and University of Maryland University College|member, policy committee of 1995 White House Conference on Aging|cochair, Congressional Coalition on Population and Development|cochair, Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues|cochair, Older Americans Caucus|delegate, Maryland General Assembly, 1979-86|trustee, Capitol College, Laurel, MD|former chair, Arms Control and Foreign Policy Caucus|charter member of Global Legislators for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE)|married Anthony C. Morella, 1954|three children: Paul, Mark, and Laura|guardian of six children (of late sister): Christine, Catherine,[[Page 125]]Louise, Paul, Rachel, and Ursula|member: Government Reform, and Science Committees|chair, Technology Subcommittee of the Committee on Science|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|23|MA||senator||EDWARD M. KENNEDY, Democrat, of Barnstable, MA|born in Boston, MA, February 22, 1932, son of Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy|graduated, Milton Academy, 1950|A.B., Harvard College, 1956|International Law School, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1958|LL.B., University of Virginia Law School, 1959|enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private and served in France and Germany, 1951-53|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1962, to fill the unexpired term of his brother John F. Kennedy|reelected November 3, 1964, November 3, 1970, November 2, 1976, November 2, 1982, November 8, 1988, and November 8, 1994|committees: ranking member, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Judiciary|Armed Services|and Joint Economic Committee|married to Victoria Reggie Kennedy|children: Kara, Edward M., Jr., Patrick J., Curran, and Caroline.
106c|23|MA||senator||JOHN F. KERRY, Democrat, of Boston, MA|born in Denver, CO, December 11, 1943|graduated, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH, 1962|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1966|J.D., Boston College Law School, Boston, MA, 1976|served, U.S. Navy, discharged with rank of lieutenant|decorations: Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat ``V'', three Purple Hearts, various theatre campaign decorations|attorney, admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1976|appointed first assistant district attorney, Middlesex County, 1977|elected lieutenant governor, Massachusetts, 1982|married to Teresa Heinz|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 6, 1984 for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1985|reelected November 1990 and November 1996|appointed to Democratic Leadership for 104th and 105th Congresses|chairman, Steering Committee|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Intelligence|Foreign Relations.
106c|23|MA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN W. OLVER, Democrat, of Amherst, MA|born on September 3, 1936 in Honesdale, PA|B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955|M.A., Tufts University, 1956|taught for two years at Franklin Technical Institute, Boston, MA|Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961|chemistry professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst|Massachusetts House, 1968-72|Massachusetts Senate, 1972-91|became first Democrat since the Spanish-American War to represent the First Congressional District, 1991|elected by special election on June 4, 1991 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Silvio Conte|committee: Appropriations|subcommittees: Military Construction|Transportation|married to Rose Olver|one daughter, Martha|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 127]]
106c|23|MA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICHARD E. NEAL, Democrat, of Springfield, MA|born in Springfield, February 14, 1949|graduated, Springfield Technical High School, 1968|B.A., American International College, Springfield, 1972|M.A., University of Hartford Barney School of Business and Public Administration, CT, 1976|instructor and lecturer|assistant to mayor of Springfield, 1973-78|Springfield City Council, 1978-84|mayor, city of Springfield, 1984-88|member: Massachusetts Mayors Association|Adult Education Council|American International College Alumni Association|Boys Club Alumni Association|Emily Bill Athletic Association|Cancer Crusade|John Boyle O'Reilly Club|United States Conference of Mayors|Valley Press Club|Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the State of Massachusetts|Committee on Leadership and Government|Mass Jobs Council|trustee: Springfield Libraries and Museums Association, Springfield Red Cross, Springfield YMCA|married to Maureen|four children: Rory Christopher, Brendan Conway, Maura Katherine, and Sean Richard|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|23|MA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JIM McGOVERN, Democrat, of Worcester, MA|born in Worcester, November 20, 1959|B.A., M.P.A., American University|legislative director and senior aide to Congressman Joe Moakley (D-South Boston)|led the 1989 investigation into the murders of six Jesuit priests and two lay women in El Salvador|managed George McGovern's (D-SD) 1984 presidential campaign in Massachusetts and delivered his nomination speech at the Democratic National Convention|board of directors, Jesuit International Volunteers|former volunteer, Mt. Carmel House, an emergency shelter for battered and abused women|married to Lisa Murray McGovern|committee: Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 128]]
106c|23|MA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BARNEY FRANK, Democrat, of Newton, MA|born in Bayonne, NJ, March 31, 1940|graduated, Bayonne High School, 1957|B.A., Harvard College, 1962|graduate student in political science, Harvard University, 1962-67|teaching fellow in government, Harvard College, 1963-66|J.D., Harvard University, 1977|admitted to the Massachusetts bar, 1979|executive assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston, 1968-71|administrative assistant to U.S. Congressman Michael F. Harrington, 1971-72|member, Massachusetts Legislature, 1973-80|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|23|MA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MARTIN T. MEEHAN, Democrat, of Lowell, MA|born in Lowell, December 30, 1956|graduated from Lowell High School, 1974|B.A., University of Lowell, 1978|M.P.A., Suffolk University, Boston, MA, 1981|J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1986|attorney|admitted to the Massachusetts bar, 1986|First Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County|Deputy Secretary of State|married Ellen Murphy, July 1996|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|23|MA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOHN F. TIERNEY, Democrat, of Salem, MA|born on September 18, 1951 in Salem|graduated, Salem High School|B.A., political science, Salem State College, 1973|J.D., Suffolk University, 1976|attorney, admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1976|sole practitioner, 1976-80|partner, Tierney, Kalis and Lucas, 1981-96|member: Salem Chamber of Commerce, 1976-96 (president, 1995)|trustee, Salem State College, 1992-97|married Patrice M. Tierney, 1997|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|23|MA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EDWARD J. MARKEY, Democrat, of Malden, MA|born in Malden, July 11, 1946|graduated, Malden Catholic High School, 1964|B.A., Boston College, 1968|J.D., Boston College Law School, 1972|lawyer|served in the U.S. Army Reserves, 1968-73|member, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1973-76|elected to the 94th Congress, November 2, 1976, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Torbert H. Macdonald|at the same time elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 130]]
106c|23|MA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Democrat, of Somerville, MA|born in Somerville, MA, January 1, 1952|graduated, Somerville High School, 1969|B.A., Dartmouth College, 1973|J.D., Boston College Law School, 1977|admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, 1977|Alderman in Somerville, MA, 1977-79|Alderman-at-Large, 1985-89|elected Mayor for five terms, 1990 to January, 1999, when he resigned to be sworn in as a U.S. Representative|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Science and Technology|subcommittees: Housing and Community Opportunity|Capital Markets, Securities and Government-Sponsored Enterprises|Democratic Regional Whip|married Barbara Teebagy of Somerville, MA, in 1974|two children: Michael and Joseph|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|23|MA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY, Democrat, of South Boston, MA|born April 27, 1927|graduated from Suffolk University Law School, 1956 with doctor of jurisprudence|served in the U.S. Navy, 1943-46|member: Massachusetts and District of Columbia bars|began the practice of law in Boston, 1957|elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1952, and served as Democratic majority whip, 1957|elected to the Massachusetts State Senate, 1964|member, Boston City Council, 1971|honorary doctorate, public administration, from Suffolk University, 1977|honorary doctorate of laws, New England School of Law|honorary doctorate, political science, Northeastern University|married Evelyn Duffy of Cambridge, MA, 1957|ranking Democrat, Rules Committee|elected to the 93rd Congress on November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 131]]
106c|23|MA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT, Democrat, of Quincy, MA|born in Boston, July 18, 1941|B.A., political science, Middlebury College, VT|M.A., J.D., Boston College Law School, 1967|U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, 1963-71|admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1967 and began practice in Boston|assistant majority leader, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1973-75|Norfolk County District Attorney, 1975-96|president, Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, 1985|invitee, Council of Young American Political Leaders fact-finding mission to Poland, 1979|named citizen of the Year by South Shore Coalition for Human Rights, 1983|delegate, Human Rights Project on justice system fact-finding mission to Cuba, 1988|invitee, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith fact-finding mission to Israel, 1990|chairman, development committee, South Shore Association for Retarded Citizens|Democratic State Committeeman, Norfolk District|advisory board member, Jane Doe Safety Fund|honoree of Boston Area Rape Crisis Center for contribution to preventing sexual assault, 1993|New England Region honoree, Anti-Defamation League, 1994|Massachusetts Bar Association Public Service Award, 1994|member, board of directors, RYKA Rose Foundation|committees: Judiciary|International Relations|co-chair, Coast Guard Caucus|Older Americans Caucus|Democratic Task Force on Crime|member, Law Enforcement Caucus|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Democratic Steering Committee|two daughters, Kirsten and Kara|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||senator||CARL M. LEVIN, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, MI, on June 28, 1934|graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1952|Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1956|Harvard Law School, Boston, MA, 1959|lawyer|Grossman, Hyman and Grossman, Detroit, 1959-64|assistant attorney general and general counsel for Michigan Civil Rights Commission, 1964-67|chief appellate defender for city of Detroit, 1968-69|counsel, Schlussel, Lifton, Simon, Rands and Kaufman, 1971-73|counsel, Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt and Heuer, 1978-79|admitted to the Michigan bar in 1959|member, City Council of Detroit, 1969-77|president, City Council of Detroit, 1974-77|member: Congregation T'Chiyah|American, Michigan and Detroit bar associations|former instructor at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit|married the former Barbara Halpern, 1961|three daughters: Kate, Laura, and Erica|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|reelected November 6, 1984, November 6, 1990, and November 5, 1996.
106c|24|MI||senator||SPENCER ABRAHAM, Republican, of Auburn Hills, MI|born in East Lansing, MI, on June 12, 1952|graduated, East Lansing High School|graduated, Michigan State University, 1974|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1978|admitted to District of Columbia and State of Michigan bars|chairman, Michigan GOP, 1983-89|cochairman, NRCC, 1990-92|office counsel, Miller Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, 1992-94|deputy chief of staff to Vice President Quayle, 1990|founder and board member, Federalist Society|founder and president, Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy|married to Jane Hershey Abraham|three children: Betsy, Julie, and Spencer|committees: Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994.
106c|24|MI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BART T. STUPAK, Democrat, of Menominee, MI|born in Milwaukee, WI, on February 29, 1952|graduated, Gladstone High School, Gladstone, MI, 1970|B.S., Saginaw Valley State College, 1977|J.D., Thomas Cooley Law School, 1981|attorney|admitted to the Michigan bar, 1981|Michigan State House of Representatives, 1989-90|member: Elks Club|State Employees Retirement Association|Sons of the American Legion|Wildlife Unlimited|National Rifle Association|Knights of Columbus|national committeeman, Boy Scouts of America|married to the former Laurie Ann Olsen|two children: Ken and Bart, Jr.|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|PETER HOEKSTRA, Republican, of Holland, MI|born in Groningen, the Netherlands, on October 30, 1953|graduated, Holland Christian High School|B.A., Hope College, Holland, 1975|M.B.A., University of Michigan, 1977|vice president for product management, Herman Miller, Inc.|married to the former Diane Johnson|three children: Erin, Allison, and Bryan|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|VERNON J. EHLERS, Republican, of Grand Rapids, MI|born Feburary 6, 1934 in Pipestone, MN|educated at home by his parents|attended Calvin College, Ph.D. in nuclear physics from University of California at Berkeley|tenure of service in teaching, scientific research, and community service|NATO post-doctoral research fellow|research physicist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and lecturer in physics at the University of California|named an Outstanding Educator of the Year, 1970-73|co-authored two books on the environment: Earthkeeping in the '90s: Stewardship of Creation and Earthkeeping: Christian Stewardship of Natural Resources|co-authored two books on world hunger|elected to the Kent County Commission, 1975|elected to the State House of Representatives, 1983|appointed to INTERSET, a science advisory committee|chairman, National Conference of State Legislatures Environment Committee|science advisor to then-Congressman Gerald Ford|president of his class during the 104th Congress, midwest regional vice president during the 103rd Congress|served as a member of the House Republican Transition Team|assigned to lead efforts in revamping the U.S. House of Representatives computer system|full-time career in public office, 1983|member and former elder of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids|married to the former Johanna Meulink|four children: Heidi, Brian, Marla, and Todd|committees: Education and the Workforce|House Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|vice chairman, Science|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 103rd Congress, December, 1993 in a special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVE CAMP, Republican, of Midland, MI|born in Midland, July 9, 1953|graduated, H.H. Dow High School, Midland, 1971|B.A., Albion College, Albion, MI, 1975, magna cum laude|J.D., University of San Diego, 1978|attorney, member of State Bar of Michigan, State Bar of California, District of Columbia bar, U.S. Supreme Court|U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and Southern District of California|Midland County Bar Association|law practice, Midland, 1979-91|Special Assistant Attorney General, 1980-84|administrative assistant to Congressman Bill Schuette, Michigan's 10th Congressional District, 1985-87|State Representative, Michigan's 102nd district, 1989-91|committees: Ways and Means|subcommittees: Health|Trade|Human Resources|appointed to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics)|chairman, Corrections Day Advisory Group|assistant majority whip|National Republican Congressional Committee|Executive Committee|Rural Health Care Coalition|1998 Adoption Hall of Fame Inductee|American Farm Bureau Federation 1998 Golden Plow award recipient|married attorney Nancy Keil of Midland, 1994|two children|elected to Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JAMES A. BARCIA, Democrat, of Bay City, MI|born in Bay City, February 25, 1952|B.A., Saginaw Valley State University, 1974|serves on the Public Works and Transportation Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee|State Representative, 1976-82|State Senator, 1983-92|as a State Senator, served as assistant democratic whip, vice-chairperson of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and Technology and Energy Committee, and member of the Agriculture and Forestry Committee|cofounder, Coalition of Michigan Sportsmen|member, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce|life member, Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home|member, National Rifle Association|member, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gladwin County Aerie No. 3292|honorary lay member, The Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons|Michigan Jaycees Top Five IMPACT award|Bay City Jaycees Distinguished Service Award|Safari Club International's ``Legislator of the Year''|AMVETS award|married to Vicki Bartlett Barcia|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRED UPTON, Republican, of St. Joseph, MI|born in St. Joseph on April 23, 1953|graduated, Shattuck School, Fairbault, MN, 1971|B.A., journalism, University of Michigan, Ann[[Page 136]]Arbor, 1975|field manager, Dave Stockman Campaign, 1976|staff member, Congressman Dave Stockman, 1976-80|legislative assistant, Office of Management and Budget, 1981-83|deputy director of Legislative Affairs, 1983-84|director of Legislative Affairs, 1984-85|member: First Congregational Church, Emil Verbin Society|married to the former Amey Rulon-Miller|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|NICK SMITH, Republican, of Addison, MI|born in Addison on November 5, 1934|attended Addison Community Schools|B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1957|M.S., University of Delaware, 1959|served as captain, military intelligence, U.S. Air Force, 1959-61|elected to Addison Township as trustee, supervisor, and county board member|member: Addison Community Hospital Board|State chairman, Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service|director, Michigan Farm Bureau|National Director of Energy for the U.S. Department of Agriculture|Michigan House of Representatives, 1978-82|Michigan State Senate, 1982-92|member: National Delegation on U.S.-Soviet Cooperation and Trade|awards: Kellogg Foundation Fellow, Outstanding Young Men of America|married the former Bonnalyn Atwood, 1960|four children: Julianna Smith Bellinger, Bradley LeGrand, Elizabeth Smith Burnette, and Stacia Kathleen|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|DEBBIE STABENOW, Democrat, of Lansing, MI|born in Gladwin, MI on April 29, 1950|graduated, Clare High School|B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1972|M.S.W., Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1975|Michigan House of Representatives,[[Page 137]]1979-90|Michigan State Senate, 1991-94|Ingham County Commissioner, 1975-78, chair for two years|two children: Todd and Michelle|committees: Agriculture, Science|elected to the 105th Congress, November 6, 1996|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|DALE E. KILDEE, Democrat, of Flint, MI|born in Flint, September 16, 1929|graduated, St. Mary High School, 1947|B.A., Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, 1952|M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1961|graduate studies in history and political science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, under Rotary Foundation Fellowship|teacher, University of Detroit High School, 1954-56|Flint Central High School, 1956-64|served as State Representative, 1965-74|State Senator, 1975-77|member: Optimists, Urban League, Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Kappa national honorary fraternity, American Federation of Teachers|life member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People|married to the former Gayle Heyn, 1965|three children: David, Laura, and Paul|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DAVID E. BONIOR, Democrat, of Mount Clemens, MI|born in Detroit, MI, June 6, 1945|graduated, Notre Dame High School, 1963|B.A., University of Iowa, 1967|M.A., history,[[Page 138]]Chapman College (CA), 1972|served in the U.S. Air Force, 1968-72|member, Michigan House of Representatives, 1973-77|author, ``The Vietnam Veteran: A History of Neglect''|married to Judy Bonior|three children: Julie, Andy, and Stephen|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JOE KNOLLENBERG, Republican, of Bloomfield Hills, MI|born in Mattoon, IL, November 28, 1933|graduated Eastern Illinois University, B.S.|operated family insurance agency|Troy Chamber of Commerce, past vice chairman|Birmingham Cable TV Community Advisory Board, past member|St. Bede's Parish Council, past president and board member|Evergreen School PTA, past president|Bloomfield Glens Homeowners Association, past president|Cranbrook Homeowners Association, past president|Southfield Ad Hoc Park and Recreational Development Committee, past coordinator|Southfield Mayor's Wage and Salary Committee, past member|married to the former Sandra Moco|two sons, Martin and Stephen|member of the Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs|Committee on Small Business|elected to the Freshman Class Leadership, liaison to the National Republican Congressional Committee|104th committees: Appropriations, Economic and Educational Opportunities|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|SANDER M. LEVIN, Democrat, of Royal Oak, MI|born in Detroit, MI on September 6, 1931|graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1949|B.A., University of Chicago, 1952|M.A., Columbia University, New York, NY, 1954|LL.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1957|attorney, admitted to the Michigan bar in 1958 and commenced practice in Detroit, MI|member: Oakland Board of Supervisors, 1961-64|Michigan Senate, 1965-70|Democratic floor leader in State Senate|served on the Advisory Committee on the Education of Handicapped Children in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1965-68|chairman, Michigan Democratic Party, 1968-69|Democratic candidate for governor, 1970 and 1974|fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics, Harvard University, 1975|assistant administrator, Agency for International Development, 1977-81|married the former Victoria Schlafer, 1957|four children: Jennifer, Andrew, Madeleine, and Matthew|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 139]]
106c|24|MI||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|LYNN NANCY RIVERS, Democrat, of Ann Arbor, MI|born in Au Gres, MI, December 19, 1956|graduate, Au Gres-Sims High School, 1975|B.A., University of Michigan, 1987|J.D., Wayne State University, 1992|Ann Arbor Board of Education (trustee), 1984-92|member, Michigan House of Representatives|State Representative, 1993-94|married Joseph A. Rivers, 1975|two children: Bridgitte and Jeanne|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN CONYERS, Jr., Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born May 16, 1929, in Detroit, son of John and Lucille Conyers|graduated from Wayne State University (B.A., 1957)|graduated from Wayne State Law School (LL.B., June 1958)|served as officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, one year in Korea|awarded combat and merit citations|married to Monica Esters-Conyers|engaged in many civil rights and labor activities|legislative assistant to Congressman John D. Dingell, December 1958 to May 1961|appointed Referee for the Workmen's Compensation Department, State of Michigan, by Governor John B. Swainson in October 1961|former vice chairman of Americans for Democratic Action|vice chairman of National Advisory Council of ACLU|member: Kappa Alpha Psi, Wolverine Bar, NAACP, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.|ranking minority member, Judiciary Committee|member: Subcommittee of Courts and Intellectual Property, Subcommittee on the Constitution|dean, Congressional Black Caucus|elected to 89th Congress, November 3, 1964|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, June 25, 1945|attended Ferris State University|graduate, Western Michigan University, 1972|M.S., education administration, University of Michigan, 1977|teacher|served in Michigan House of Representatives, 1979-96|member, Detroit Substance Abuse Advisory Council|former chair, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus|participated in first-of-its-kind African Trade Mission|delegate, U.N. International Women's Conference|led Michigan Department of Agriculture delegation to International Agriculture Show, Nairobi, Kenya|awards: Anthony Wayne Award for leadership, Wayne State University|Burton-Abercrombie Award, 15th Democratic Congressional District|Distinguished Legislator Award, University of Michigan|named Woman of the Year by Gentlemen of Wall Street, Inc.|listed in Who's Who in Black America and Who's Who in American Politics|two children, Kwame and Ayanna|committee: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|24|MI||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN D. DINGELL, Democrat, of Dearborn, MI|born in Colorado Springs, CO, July 8, 1926|B.S., Georgetown University, 1949|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, 1952|World War II veteran|assistant Wayne County prosecutor, 1953-55|married to the former Deborah Insley|member: Migratory Bird Conservation Commission|elected to the 84th Congress in a special election to fill the vacant seat of his late father, the Honorable John D. Dingell, December 13, 1955|reelected to the 85th and all succeeding Congresses|ranking member, Commerce Committee.
106c|25|MN||senator||PAUL D. WELLSTONE, Democrat, of Northfield, MN|born in Washington, DC, on July 21, 1944|attended Wakefield and Yorktown High Schools, Arlington, VA|B.A., political science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1965|Ph.D., political science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1969|professor of political science, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 1969-90|director, Minnesota Community Energy Program|member, Democratic Farmer Labor Party, and numerous peace and justice organizations|publisher of two books: ``How the Rural Poor Got Power'' and ``Powerline''|published several articles|married to the former Sheila Ison|three children: David, Marcia, and Mark|committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business|Indian Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|Foreign Relations|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1990|reelected on November 5, 1996.
106c|25|MN||senator||ROD GRAMS, Republican, of Ramsey, MN|born on February 4, 1948 in Princeton, MN|graduated, St. Francis High School in Anoka|attended Anoka-Ramsey Junior College and Brown Institute in Minneapolis, and Carroll College in Helena, MT|producer and anchorman (1982-91): KMSP-TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN), KFBB-TV (Great Falls, MT), WSAU-TV (Wausau, WI), and WIFR-TV (Rockford, IL)|homebuilder|land developer, president and CEO, Sun Ridge Builders, Inc., 1985|U.S. House of Representatives, 1992-94|four children: Michelle, Tammy, Rhiannon, and Morgan|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Foreign Relations|Budget|and Joint Economic|serves on the Senate task forces on Term Limits, Unfunded Mandates, and Balanced Budget Amendment|appointed to the Working Group on Entitlements|Republican whip for the 103rd Congress|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994.
106c|25|MN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|GILBERT W. GUTKNECHT, Republican, of Rochester, MN|born in Cedar Falls, IA, March 20, 1951|graduated, Cedar Falls High School|B.A., University of Northern Iowa|real estate broker and auctioneer|member: Knights of Columbus, Chamber of Commerce|served as State Representative, 1982-94, floor leader, House Republican Caucus|married Mary Catherine Gutknecht, 1972|three children: Margie, Paul, and Emily|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 142]]
106c|25|MN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAVID MINGE, Democrat, of Montevideo, MN|born in Clarkfield, MN, March 19, 1942|B.A. in history, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 1964|J.D., University of Chicago, 1967|professor, University of Wyoming Law School, 1970-77|attorney, 1977-92|Montevideo School Board member|married to Karen Aaker Minge|two children: Erik and Olaf|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|25|MN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JIM RAMSTAD, Republican, of Minnetonka, MN|born in Jamestown, ND, May 6, 1946|University of Minnesota, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1968|George Washington University, J.D. with honors, 1973|first lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves, 1968-74|elected to the Minnesota Senate,[[Page 143]]1980|reelected 1982, 1986|assistant minority leader|attorney|adjunct professor|board member: United Handicapped Federation, Children's Heart Fund, Lake Country Food Bank, Hazelden Foundation National Advisory Council, and Violence Against Women Coalition|member: Ways and Means Committee|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|25|MN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BRUCE F. VENTO, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of St. Paul, MN|born in St. Paul, October 7, 1940|graduated, Johnson High School, St. Paul, 1958|A.A., University of Minnesota, 1961|B.S., with honors, Wisconsin State University, 1965|graduate work, University of Minnesota|teacher|served in Minnesota House of Representatives, 1971-76, assistant majority leader and committee chairman|chairman of the Ramsey County Delegation|vice-chairman of the Judiciary Committee|chairman of the General Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee|member of Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party|awards/recognition from: National Council of Senior Citizens, National Audubon Society, National Taxpayers Union, Izaak Walton League, National Parks and Conservation Association, National Parks and Recreation Association, Sierra Club, Minnesota Federation for the Blind, St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, National Alliance to End Homelessness, YMCA-Youth in Government|activities include Minnesota Education Council, Commission on Minnesota's Future, Merrick Day Activity Center Board of Retarded, Target Area ``C'' Advisory Council poverty program, Phalen Area Community Council, YMCA|member, Presentation Church|three sons: Michael, Peter, and John|committees: Banking and Financial Services, Resources|ranking member, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|subcommittees: Housing and Community Development|National Parks, Forests and Lands|Fisheries|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|25|MN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MARTIN OLAV SABO, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of Minneapolis, MN|born in Crosby, ND, February 28, 1938|graduated Alkabo High School, ND, 1955|B.A., Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 1959|graduate studies, University of Minnesota, 1960|served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1961-78|served as house Democrat-Farmer-Labor minority leader, 1969-73|Speaker of the House, 1973-78|presidential appointee to the National Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations|president, National Conference of State Legislatures|[[Page 144]]president, National Legislative Conference|chairman, Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures|Nuclear Test Ban Leadership Award, 1992|Arms Control Leadership Award, 1988|Endowment for Leadership in Community and Public Service, established in his name, 1994|Distinguished Service Award from the Committee on Education Funding, 1994|inducted into the Scandinavian American Hall of Fame, October 12, 1994|honorary lifetime member, Hospital and Nursing Home Employees Union, Local No. 113, SEIU AFL-CIO|Minneapolis Jaycees Man of the Year Award, 1973-74|Augsburg College Distinguished Alumnus Citation|Lloyd M. Short Merit Award of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration|committees: Appropriations|Standards of Official Conduct|subcommittees: Defense|Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs|ranking member, Transportation|Democratic Policy Committee|married the former Sylvia Lee, 1963|two children: Karin and Julie|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|25|MN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BILL LUTHER, Democrat, of Stillwater, MN|born in Fergus Falls, MN, on June 27, 1945|graduated, Fergus Falls High School, 1963|B.S., University of Minnesota, 1967|J.D., University of Minnesota, 1970|admitted to the State bar in 1970|member: Minnesota State House, 1975-76|Minnesota State Senate, 1977-94|Senate assistant majority leader, 1983-94|member, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church|married to Darlene Luther|two children: Alexander and Alicia|committee: Commerce|elected to the 104th, and each succeeding, Congress.
106c|25|MN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|COLLIN C. PETERSON, Democrat, of Detroit Lakes, MN|born in Fargo, ND, June 29, 1944|graduated from Glyndon (MN) High School, 1962|B.A., Moorhead State University, 1966: (business administration and accounting)|U.S. Army National Guard, 1963-69|CPA, owner and partner|Minnesota State Senator, 1976-86|member: AOPA, Safari Club, Ducks Unlimited, American Legion, Sea Plane Pilots Association, Pheasants Forever, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Cormorant Lakes Sportsmen Club|three children: Sean, Jason, and Elliott|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 145]]
106c|25|MN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Democrat, of Chisholm, MN|born in Chisholm, September 10, 1934|graduated, Chisholm High School, 1952|B.A., summa cum laude, French and political science, College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 1956|M.A., European area studies, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium, 1957|Laval University, Canada|Georgetown University, former teacher of English, French, and Creole|served as administrative assistant to the late Congressman John A. Blatnik, 1963-74|administrator of the House Public Works Committee, 1971-74|cochair: Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, Democratic Study Group, Great Lakes Task Force|National Water Alliance, Northeast Midwest Congressional Coalition, Steel Caucus, Conference of Great Lakes Congressmen (chairman)|married Jean Kurth, 1993|six children: Thomas Edward, Katherine Noelle, Anne-Therese, Monica Rose, Charlie, and Lindy|committee: Transportation and Infrastructure, ranking Democrat|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|26|MS||senator||THAD COCHRAN, Republican, of Jackson, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, December 7, 1937|graduated, Byram High School, 1955|B.A., University of Mississippi, 1959|J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, 1965|received a Rotary Foundation Fellowship and studied international law and jurisprudence at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland, 1963-64|served in U.S. Navy, 1959-61|admitted to Mississippi bar in 1965|board of directors, Jackson Rotary Club, 1970-71|Outstanding Young Man of the Year Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce in Mississippi, 1971|president, young lawyers section of Mississippi State bar, 1972-73|cochairman of the Sunbelt Caucus, 1994|married the former Rose Clayton of New Albany, MS, 1964|two children: Clayton and Katherine|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to 94th and 95th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed by the governor, December 27, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator James O. Eastland|reelected November 6, 1984|reelected November 6, 1990 without opposition|reelected November 5, 1996|chairman: subcommittee on Agriculture Appropriations|subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services|committees: Appropriations|Governmental Affairs|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Printing|elected chairman of the Senate Republican Conference in 1990|reelected chairman in 1992 and 1994.
106c|26|MS||senator||TRENT LOTT, Republican, of Pascagoula, MS|born October 9, 1941, in Grenada, MS, son of Chester P. and Iona (Watson) Lott|University of Mississippi, B.P.A., 1963, J.D., 1967|served as field representative for the University of Mississippi, 1963-65|acting law alumni secretary of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, 1966-67|practiced law in Pascagoula in 1967 with Bryan and Gordon law firm|administrative assistant to Congressman William M. Colmer, 1968-72|member: Sigma Nu social fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, Jackson County Bar Association, American Bar Association, the Masons, First Baptist Church of Pascagoula|married Patricia E. Thompson of Pascagoula, 1964|two children: Chester T., Jr. and Tyler Elizabeth|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Judiciary Committee, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, 93rd Congress|Committee on Rules and Post Office and Civil Service Committee, 94th and 95th Congresses|chairman, House Republican Research Committee, 96th Congress|House Republican Whip, Committee on Rules, 97th-100th Congresses|member, Committee on Small Business, 101st Congress|member, Committee on Budget, 102nd Congress|chairman, Republican Committee on Committees, 102nd Congress|member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Joint Committee on the Reorganization of Congress, Secretary of Republican Conference, 103rd Congress|member, Committee on Ethics, 101st and 102nd Congresses|member, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, 101st-103rd Congresses|elected on November 8, 1988 to the U.S. Senate for the term beginning January 3, 1989|elected to the 104th Congress|elected Senate majority whip, 1995|elected Senate Majority Leader, 1996|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Rules and Administration|subcommittees: Aviation|Communications|International Trade|Social Security and Family Policy|Taxation and IRS Oversight.
106c|26|MS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROGER F. WICKER, Republican, of Tupelo, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, July 5, 1951|graduated Pontotoc High School|B.A. and J.D., University of Mississippi, 1973|Ole Mississippi Law School, 1975|attorney-at-law|member: Lions Club, Promise Keepers|president, Associated Student Body, 1972-73|Ole Miss Hall of Fame|Sigma Nu Fraternity|Omicron Delta Kappa|Phi Delta Phi|Mississippi Law Journal, 1973-75|Air Force ROTC|U.S. Air Force, 1976-80|lieutenant colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1980-present|Lee County Public Defender, 1984-87|Tupelo City Judge pro tempore, 1986-87|private law practice, 1982-94|served as president of Tupelo Community Theatre|president, Lee County Young Lawyers|North Mississippi Medical Center Development Council|member: Community Development Foundation Education Roundtable, CDF Skills and Technology Task Force|deacon, Sunday School teacher, adult choir of First Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS|married to Gayle Long Wicker|three children: Margaret, Caroline, and McDaniel|member: Mississippi State Senate, 1988-94|chairman: Electric Committee (1992), Public Health and Welfare Committee (1993)|previous committees: Education, Judiciary, Finance, Elections, and Constitution|Senate Rules Committee (1993)|U.S. House Rules Committee staff for Representative Trent Lott, 1980-82|Appropriations Committee|president, Republican freshman class, 1995|elected to the 104th Congress, November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|26|MS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BENNIE THOMPSON, Democrat, of Bolton, MS|born in Bolton, MS, on January 28, 1948|graduated, Hinds County Agriculture High School|B.A., Tougaloo College, 1968|M.S., Jackson State University, 1972|teacher|Bolton Board of Aldermen, 1969-73|mayor of Bolton, 1973-79|Hinds County Board of Supervisors, 1980-93|married to the former London Johnson, Ph.D.|one daughter: BendaLonne|committees: Agriculture|Budget|member: Congressional Black Caucus, Sunbelt Caucus, Rural Caucus, Progressive Caucus|Housing Assistance Council|NAACP 100 Black Men of Jackson, MS|Southern Regional Council|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|elected to the 103rd Congress in a special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|26|MS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHARLES W. (CHIP) PICKERING, Jr., Republican, of Laurel, MS|born on August 10, 1963|B.A., business administration, University of Mississippi, 1986|M.B.A., Baylor University|farmer|legislative aide to Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, 1992-96|Bush administration appointee, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1989-91|Southern Baptist missionary to Budapest, Hungary, 1986-87|married to the former Leisha Jane Prather|five children: Will, Ross, Jackson, Asher, and Harper|committee: Commerce|assistant whip at large, Policy Committee|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|26|MS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|RONNIE SHOWS, Democrat, of Jefferson Davis County, MS|born in Moselle, MS, on January 26, 1947|married: Johnnie Ruth Shows, 1968|four children: Bobby, Joe, Landell, and Rhonda|education: B.S., University of Southern Mississippi|profession: teacher, coach, elected official, and farmer|public service: Jefferson Davis County, MS, Circuit Clerk, 1976-80|Mississippi State Senator, 1980-88|Highway Commissioner, Southern District of Mississippi,[[Page 149]]1988-99|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure (subcommittees: Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation|Ground Transportation)|Veterans' Affairs (subcommittees: Health)|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|26|MS||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GENE TAYLOR, Democrat, of Bay St. Louis, MS|born in New Orleans, LA on September 17, 1953|graduated from De LaSalle High School, New Orleans, LA, 1971|B.A., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1974|graduate studies in business and economics, University of Southern Mississippi, August 1978-April 1980|U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, 1971-84, first class petty officer, search and rescue boat skipper|sales representative, Stone Container Corporation, 1977-89|city councilman, Bay St. Louis, 1981-83|State Senator, 1983-89|member: American Legion, Rotarian, Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|married the former Margaret Gordon, 1978|three children: Sarah, Emily, Gary|elected to the 101st Congress by special election on October 17, 1989, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Larkin Smith|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||senator||CHRISTOPHER S. (KIT) BOND, Republican, of Mexico, MO|born March 6, 1939, in St. Louis|B.A., cum laude, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University, 1960|J.D., valedictorian, University of Virginia, 1963|held a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit until 1964|practiced law in Washington, DC, and returned to Missouri, 1967|assistant attorney general of Missouri, 1969|state auditor, 1970|governor of Missouri, 1973-77, 1981-85|one child, Samuel Reid Bond|U.S. Senator, elected November 4, 1986|reelected on November 3, 1992|and reelected on November 2, 1998|committees: chairman, Small Business|Appropriations|Budget|Environment and Public Works.
106c|27|MO||senator||JOHN DAVID ASHCROFT, Republican, of Willard, MO|born in Chicago, IL, May 9, 1942|graduated, Hillcrest High School, Springfield, MO|A.B. cum laude, Yale University, 1964|J.D., University of Chicago School of Law, 1967|admitted to the Springfield bar, 1967|Governor of Missouri, 1985-93|Attorney General of Missouri, 1976-85|State Auditor of Missouri, 1973-75|married Janet Elise Ashcroft, 1967|three children: Martha, John Robert, and Andrew|one grandson|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Judiciary|Foreign Relations|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1994.
106c|27|MO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in St. Louis, April 30, 1931|B.S., St. Louis University, 1953, history and political science|real estate broker|manager, life insurance company, 1959-61|alderman, 26th ward, St. Louis, 1959-64|wrote and sponsored Fair Employment Law, 1963|developed agenda and workshops and attended Summer White House Conference, 1966, as delegate from Missouri|married Carol A. Johnson|three children: Vicki, William, Jr., and Michelle|ranking member, House Committee on Education and the Workforce|elected to the 91st Congress, November 5, 1968|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JAMES M. TALENT, Republican, of Chesterfield, MO|born in St. Louis, MO, on October 18, 1956|graduated from Kirkwood High School, 1973|B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, 1978|J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1981|attorney|admitted to the Missouri bar, 1981|clerk for Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit|associate of Moller, Talent, Kuelthau, and Welch|counsel of Lashly and Baer|Missouri State House of Representatives, 1985-92, elected minority leader, 1989-92|member: West County Chamber of Commerce|Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce|Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church|related to Congressman Richard A. Gephardt|married the former Brenda Lyons, 1984|three children: Michael, Kathleen, and Christine|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in St. Louis, MO, on January 31, 1941|graduated, Southwest High School, 1958|B.S., Northwestern University, 1962|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1965|admitted to the Missouri bar in 1965|commenced practice in St. Louis|attorney, partner, Thompson and Mitchell law firm, 1965-77|served in Missouri Air National Guard, 1965-71|chairman, Young Lawyer's Section, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 1971-73|Democratic Committeeman, 1968-71|alderman of 14th ward, city of St. Louis, 1971-77|member: Third Baptist Church (St. Louis), Kiwanis, Boy Scouts of America, Children's United Research Effort, Missouri Bar Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis|married the former Jane Ann Byrnes, 1966|three children: Matthew, Christine, and Katherine|member, Democratic Caucus|past chairman, Democratic Leadership Council|Democratic leader|first Democratic presidential candidate to announce for the 1988 national election|elected to the 95th Congress on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|IKE SKELTON, Democrat, of Lexington, MO|born in Lexington, MO, on December 20, 1931|graduated, Lexington High School, 1949|attended Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington|graduated, University of Missouri: A.B., 1953, LL.B., 1956|attended University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1953|lawyer|admitted to the Missouri bar in 1956 and commenced practice in Lexington|elected, State Senate, 1970|reelected, 1974|prosecuting attorney, Lafayette County, 1957-60|special assistant attorney general, 1961-63|member: Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Missouri Bar Association, Lions, Elks, Masons, Boy Scouts, First Christian Church|married the former Susan B. Anding, 1961|three children: Ike, James, and Page|elected to the 95th Congress on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|KAREN McCARTHY, Democrat, of Kansas City, MO|born in Haverhill, MA, March 18, 1947|graduated, Shawnee Mission East High School, Shawnee Mission, KS, 1965|University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1969|B.S. (English) and M.A. (English), University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1976|M.B.A., University of Kansas, 1986|educator|Stern Brothers and Company Investment Bankers|Midwest Research Institute|Marion Merrell Dow|Missouri State Representative|president, National Conference of State Legislatures|president, Leadership America Alumni Board|Harvard Fellow, Institute of Politics, Kennedy School of Government|Japan Fellow, U.S.-Japan Leadership Program|National Democratic Institute for International Affairs instructor|American Council of Young Political Leaders|member, University of Kansas School of Business Board of Advisors|member: Missouri House of Representatives, 1977-95|chair, Ways and Means Committee, 1983-95|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|PAT DANNER, Democrat, of Kansas City North, MO|born January 13, 1934, in Louisville, KY|public schools in Bevier, MO|graduated cum laude from Northeast Missouri State University, B.A., political science|small business owner|appointed to subcabinet position, Carter administration, 1977-81|first and only woman to serve as chair of a regional planning commission|elected to the Missouri Senate, 1982, 1986, and 1990|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|International Relations|Gubernatorial Missouri Scholars Academy Commission|married to C. Markt Meyer|four children: Stephen, Stephanie, Shane, and Shavonne|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ROY D. BLUNT, Republican, of Strafford, MO|born in Niangua, MO, January 10, 1950|Chief Deputy Majority Whip|committees: Appropriations|Commerce|subcommittees: Finance and Hazardous Materials|Telecommunications, Trade and Consumer Protection|Oversight and Investigations|serves on Republican Leadership Steering Committee|House Delegate to National Historical Publications and Records Commission|House Delegate to North Atlantic Assembly|Co-chairman House Education Caucus|member of the Family Caucus and the Travel-Tourism Caucus|before election to Congress president of Southwest Baptist University|author, two-term Missouri Secretary of State|Greene County, Missouri Clerk and chief election officer|past chair: Missouri Housing Development Commission, Governor's Council on Literacy|past co-chairman, Missouri Opportunity 2000 Commission|past member, Project Democracy Commission for Voter Participation in the United States|board member, American Council of Young Political Leaders|served as first chairman of the Missouri Prison Fellowship|named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, 1986|married to Roseann Blunt|three children: Matt, a member of the Missouri General Assembly and Naval reserve officer|Amy, a lawyer with a private corporation in Liberty|and Andy, a law student at the University of Missouri at Kansas City|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 154]]
106c|27|MO||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JO ANN EMERSON, Republican, of Cape Girardeau, MO|born in Washington, DC, September 16, 1950|B.A., political science, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 1972|Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, American Insurance Association|director, State Relations and Grassroots Programs, National Restaurant Association|deputy communications director, National Republican Congressional Committee|member: PEO Women's Service Group, Cape Girardeau, MO|Copper Dome Society, Southeast Missouri State University|advisory committee, Children's Inn, National Institutes of Health|advisory board, Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, Ohio Weslyan University|four children: Elizabeth, Abigail, Victoria, and Katharine|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 5, 1996, by special election, to the 104th Congress: reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|27|MO||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|KENNY HULSHOF, Republican, of Columbia, MO|born on May 22, 1958 in Sikeston, MO|graduated from Thomas W. Kelly High School, Benton, MO|agriculture economics degree,[[Page 155]]University of Missouri School of Agriculture, 1980|J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, 1983|attorney, admitted to Missouri and Mississippi bars in 1983|Assistant Public Defender, 32nd judicial circuit, 1983-86|Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Cape Girardeau, MO, 1986-89|Assistant Attorney General, State of Missouri, 1989-96|member: Newman Center Catholic Church, Boone County Farm Bureau, Farm House Foundation, Ducks Unlimited|committee: Ways and Means|married Renee Howell Hulshof, 1994|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|28|MT||senator||MAX BAUCUS, Democrat, of Helena, MT|born in Helena, December 11, 1941|graduated, Helena High School, 1959|B.A. in economics, Stanford University, 1964|LL.B., Stanford University Law School, 1967|attorney, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1967-71|attorney, George and Baucus law firm, Missoula, MT|married to the former Wanda Minge|one child, Zeno|member, Montana and District of Columbia bar associations|served in Montana House of Representatives, 1973-74|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978 for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed December 15, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Paul Hatfield|reelected on November 6, 1984, and to each succeeding Senate term|committees: Finance|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Select Committee on Intelligence|Joint Committee on Taxation|ranking minority member, Environment and Public Works Committee.
106c|28|MT||senator||CONRAD BURNS, Republican, of Billings, MT|born in Gallatin, MO, on January 25, 1935|graduated, Gallatin High School, 1952|attended University of Missouri, Columbia, 1953-54|served, U.S. Marine Corps, corporal, 1955-57|farm broadcaster and auctioneer|county commissioner, Yellowstone County, 1986|member: Rotary, American Legion, National Association of Farm Broadcasters, American Association of Farm Broadcasters, Atonement Lutheran Church|married to the former Phyllis Kuhlmann|two children: Keely and Garrett|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Small Business|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|28|MT||rep|AT LARGE|RICK HILL, Republican, of Helena, MT|born on December 30, 1946|B.S., economics and political science, St. Cloud State University|businessman|served as Republican precinct committeeman and state committeeman from Lewis and Clark County|served on board of directors, Montana Science and Technology Alliance|chair, State Worker's Compensation Board, 1993-96|past chairman, Helena Chamber of Commerce and State Republican Party Government Affairs Committee|past president, Professional Insurance Agents and Green Meadow Country Club|member: Montana Ambassadors, Montana Contractors Association, National Surety Bond Association, National Rifle Association, National Ski Patrol, Who's Who in American Finance and Industry|married to Betti Hill|three grown sons|committees: Banking and Financial Services, Resources, Small Business, Republican Policy|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|29|NE||senator||J. ROBERT KERREY, Democrat, of Omaha, NE|born in Lincoln, NE, August 27, 1943|graduated, Northeast High School, Lincoln, 1961|B.S. degree in pharmacy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1966|served, U.S. Navy, lieutenant (jg), 1966-69|restaurateur|Governor of Nebraska, 1983-87|member: VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chamber of Commerce, Medal of Honor Society|two children: Benjamin and Lindsey|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|Finance|vice chairman, Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|29|NE||senator||CHUCK HAGEL, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in North Platte, NE, October 4, 1946|graduated, St. Bonaventure High School, Columbus, NE, 1964|Brown Institute for Radio and Television, Minneapolis, MN|University of Nebraska, Omaha|served with U.S. Army in Vietnam, 1968, receiving two Purple Hearts, other decorations|president, McCarthy and Company, Omaha, NE|president and CEO, Private Sector Council (PSC), Washington, DC|deputy director and CEO, Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations (G-7 Summit), 1990|president and CEO, World USO|cofounder, director, and executive vice president, VANGUARD Cellular Systems, Inc.|cofounder and chairman of VANGUARD subsidiary, Communications Corporation International, Ltd.|president, Collins, Hagel and Clarke, Inc.|former deputy administrator, Veterans' Administration|former administrative assistant to Congressman John Y. McCollister|former newscaster and talk show host, Omaha radio stations KBON and KLNG|member: American Legion|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Disabled American Veterans|Military Order of the Purple Heart|Business-Government Relations Council, Washington, DC|Council for Excellence in Government|University of Nebraska Chancellors Club|board of directors, Omaha Chamber of Commerce|board of trustees: Bellevue University, Hastings College, Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross|chairman: Building Campaign, Great Plains Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America|10th Anniversary Vietnam Veterans' Memorial|board of directors and national advisory committee, Friends of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial|board of directors, Arlington National Cemetery Historical Society|chairman of the board, No Greater Love, Inc.|awards: first-ever World USO Leadership Award|International Men of Achievement|Outstanding Young Men of America|Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1988|Freedom Foundation (Omaha Chapter) 1993 Recognition Award|married the former Lilibet Ziller, 1985|two children, Allyn and Ziller|committees: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: Financial Institutions|Housing Opportunities and Community Development|International Trade and Finance|East Asian and Pacific Affairs|European Affairs|chairman, International Economic Policy, Export, and Trade Promotion|deputy Republican whip|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996.
106c|29|NE||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DOUG BEREUTER, Republican, of Lincoln, NE|born in York, NE, on October 6, 1939, son of Rupert and Evelyn Bereuter|graduated, Utica High School, Utica, NE, 1957|B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1961|Sigma Alpha Epsilon|M.C.P., Harvard University, 1966|M.P.A., Harvard University, 1973|counterintelligence officer, First Infantry Division, U.S. Army, 1963-65|urban development consultant in states surrounding Nebraska|associate professor at University of Nebraska and Kansas State University|visiting lecturer, Harvard University|State Senator, Nebraska Unicameral Legislature, 1974-78|vice chairman, Appropriations Committee and Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, 1977-78|chaired the Urban Development Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, 1977-78|member, Select Committee on Post-Secondary Education Coordination, 1977-78|Legislative Conservationist of the Year Award by the Nebraska and National Wildlife Federation in 1980|division director, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, 1967-68|director, State Office of Planning and Programming, 1968-70|appointee, Federal-State Relations Coordinator for Nebraska State Government, 1967-70|member: State Crime Commission 1969-71|Phi Beta Kappa|Sigma Xi|board of trustees, Nebraska Wesleyan University|member: State Department Commission on Security and Economic Assistance, 1983-84, National Commission on Agricultural Trade and Export Policy 1985-86|congressional delegate to the United Nations, 1987|member: Committee on International Relations, vice chairman|Committee on Banking and Financial Services|House Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly|married Louise Meyer Bereuter, 1962|two children: Eric and Kirk|elected to the 96th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|29|NE||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|LEE TERRY, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in Omaha, NE, on January 29, 1962|B.A., University of Nebraska, 1984|J.D., Creighton Law School, 1987|attorney|elected to the Omaha, NE, City Council, 1990-98|served as vice president and president, and on the audit, legislative, and cable television committees|Methodist|married to Robyn|two children: Nolan and Ryan|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 160]]
106c|29|NE||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WILLIAM E. (BILL) BARRETT, Republican, of Lexington, NE|born in Lexington, NE, on February 9, 1929|graduate of Lexington High School|B.A., Hastings College, Hastings, NE, 1951|classes at Universities of Connecticut, Nebraska, and Colorado|served in the U.S. Navy, 1951-52|career in real estate and insurance since 1956|president, Barrett-Housel and Associates, Inc., 1970-90|appointed to Nebraska Unicameral Legislature in 1979|elected to Nebraska Legislature in 1980, 1984, 1988|elected Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, 1987-90|named Legislator of the Year by the National Republican Legislators Association, 1990|named one of the five most influential State legislators by the Lincoln Star, 1988|member: Lexington School Board, 1962-68|Lexington Planning Commission|Lexington Airport Authority|Greater Lexington Development Corporation|organizational memberships: Nebraska Association of Insurance Agents|National Association of Insurance Agents|past president, Dawson County Board of Realtors|past treasurer, Nebraska Realtors Association|Realtors National Marketing Institute|American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers|National Association of Realtors|National Association of Realtors' honorary fraternity, Omega Tau Rho|certified instructor, Nebraska Real Estate Commission|member: Nebraska Jaycees (past president)|Lexington Rotary Club (past president)|American Legion|elder, Presbyterian Church|trustee, Hastings College|married Elsie Carlson Barrett, 1952|four children: William, David, Elizabeth, and Jane|committees: vice chairman, Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|30|NV||senator||HARRY REID, Democrat, of Searchlight NV|born in Searchlight on December 2, 1939|graduated, Basic High School, Henderson, NV, 1957|associate degree in science, Southern Utah State College, 1959|B.S., Utah State University, Phi Kappa Phi, 1961|J.D., George Washington School of Law, Washington, DC, 1964|admitted to the Nevada State bar in 1963, a year before graduating from law school|while attending law school, worked as a U.S. Capitol police officer|city attorney, Henderson, 1964-66|member and chairman, South Nevada Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, 1967-69|elected: Nevada State Assembly, 1969-70|Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada, 1970-74|served, executive committee, National Conference of Lieutenant Governors|chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission, 1977-81|member: Nevada State, Clark County and American bar associations|married the former Landra Gould in 1959|five children: Lana, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982 and reelected to the 99th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected November 3, 1992 and November 3, 1998|committees: Appropriations|Environment and Public Works|vice chairman, Select Committee on Ethics|Special Committee on Aging|Indian Affairs|subcommittees: ranking member, Energy and Water Development|Drinking Water, Fisheries and Wildlife|Assistant Minority Leader.
106c|30|NV||senator||RICHARD H. BRYAN, Democrat, of Las Vegas, NV|born on July 16, 1937 in Washington, DC|graduated, Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, 1955|B.A., University of Nevada, Reno, 1959|LL.B., University of California Hastings College of Law, 1963|second lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1959-60|served in U.S. Army Reserves|attorney, began practice in Nevada, 1963|appointed public defender, 1966-68|Nevada State Assembly, 1968-72|Nevada State Senate, 1972-78|Nevada Attorney General, 1979-83|Governor of Nevada, 1983-89|married the former Bonnie Fairchild, 1962|three children: Richard, Jr., Leslie, and Blair|member: Committees on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Finance|Select Committee on Intelligence|Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee|Democratic Steering Committee|subcommittees: ranking member, Financial Institutions and Regulatory Relief|Housing Opportunity and Community Development|Securities|Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce and Tourism|Science, Technology and Space|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|30|NV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|SHELLEY BERKLEY, Democrat, of Las Vegas, NV|born in New York, NY, January 20, 1951|graduate of Clark County, NV, public school system|B.A., University of Nevada at Las[[Page 162]]Vegas, 1972|J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1976|attorney|Nevada State Assembly, 1982-84|former deputy director of the Nevada State Commerce Department|hotel executive|vice-chair, Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents, 1990-98|has served on numerous civic, business, and professional organizations|married to Larry Lehrner|two children: Max and Sam|committees: Veterans Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106h Congress.
106c|30|NV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JAMES A. GIBBONS, Republican, of Reno, NV|born in Sparks, NV, December 16, 1944|B.S., geology, and M.S., mining geology, University of Nevada at Reno|J.D., Southwestern University|admitted to the Nevada bar in 1982 and began practice in Reno|colonel, U.S. Air Force, 1967-71|vice commander of the Nevada Air Guard since 1975|pilot, Delta Airlines|mining geologist|mining and water rights attorney|Nevada State Assemblyman, 1989-93|member: advisory board, Committee to Aid Abused Women|Nevada Landman's Association|American Association of Petroleum Landsmen|Nevada Bar Association|National Conference Board|University of Nevada Alumni Association|Reno Board of Realtors|board of directors, Nevada Council on Economic Education|Nevada Development Authority|married Theresa D. Snelling in 1986|three children: Christopher, Jennifer, and Jimmy|committees: Veterans' Affairs|Resources|Armed Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|31|NH||senator||BOB SMITH, Independent, of Tuftonboro, NH|born in Trenton, NJ, on March 30, 1941|B.S., government and history, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, 1965|served, U.S. Navy, 1965-67|one year of duty in Vietnam, five years in U.S. Naval Reserves|teacher, realtor|married to the former Mary Jo Hutchinson|three children: Jennifer, Robert, Jr., and Jason|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1985-90|served on Armed Services Committee, Science and Technology Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Small Business Committee, and Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1990|reelected on November 5, 1996|committees: Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Judiciary|chairman, Select Committee on Ethics.
106c|31|NH||senator||JUDD GREGG, Republican, of Greenfield, NH|born in Nashua, NH, on February 14, 1947|graduated Phillips Exeter Academy, 1965|A.B., Columbia University, New York City, 1969|J.D., 1972, and LL.M., 1975, Boston University|attorney, admitted to the New Hampshire bar, 1972|commenced practice in Nashua, NH|practiced law, 1975-80|member, Governor's Executive Council, 1978-80|president, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Foundation|married to the former Kathleen MacLellan, 1973|three children: Molly, Sarah, and Joshua|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980, and reelected to the 98th-100th Congresses|elected Governor of New Hampshire, 1988-92|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected on November 3, 1998.
106c|31|NH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN E. SUNUNU, Republican, of Bedford, NH|born on September 10, 1964 in Boston, MA|graduated from Salem High School, Salem, MA, 1982|B.S., mechanical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986|M.S., mechanical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987|M.B.A., Harvard University Business School, Boston, MA, 1991|Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations, Teletrol Systems, Inc.|married Catherine Holloran Sununu, 1988|two children: John Hayes and Grace|committees: Appropriations|Budget|subcommittees: District of Columbia|Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government|Veterans[[Page 164]]Affairs, HUD, and Independent Agencies|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|31|NH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CHARLES FOSTER BASS, Republican, of Petersborough, NH|born on January 8, 1952, in Boston, MA|graduated, Holderness School, Plymouth, NH, 1970|B.A., Dartmouth College, NH, 1974|vice president, High Standard Inc., Dublin, NH|chairman, Columbia Architectural Products, Beltsville, MD|New Hampshire State Representative, 1982-88|vice chairman, Judiciary Committee|New Hampshire State Senate 1988-92|chairman, Public Affairs and Ethics committees|cochairman, Economic Development Committee|member: Monadnock Rotary Club (president, 1992-93)|Amoskeag Veterans|Altermont Lodge, FA&M|trusteeships: New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, Monadnock Conservancy, New Hampshire Humanities Council|committees: Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation, Ground Transportation|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|married Lisa Levesque Bass, 1989|two children: Lucy and Jonathan|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||senator||FRANK R. LAUTENBERG, Democrat, of Cliffside Park, NJ, born in Paterson, NJ|on January 23, 1924|Nutley High School, Nutley, NJ, 1941|B.S., economics, Columbia University School of Business, New York, NY, 1949|U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942-46|data processing firm founder and CEO, 1952-82|commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 1978-82|commissioner, New Jersey Economic Development Authority|member: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council|Advisory Council of the Graduate School of Business, Columbia University|Helsinki Commission|four children: Ellen, Nan, Lisa and Joshua|committees: Environment and Public Works, Budget, Appropriations, Select Committee on Intelligence|subcommittees: ranking member, Superfund, Waste Control and Risk Assessment|Drinking Water, Fisheries and Wildlife|Transportation|Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary|Defense|VA, HUD and Independent Agencies|Foreign Operations|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|appointed by the Governor on December 27, 1982, to complete the unexpired term of Senator Nicholas F. Brady|reelected in 1988 and 1994.
106c|32|NJ||senator||ROBERT G. TORRICELLI, Democrat, of Englewood, NJ|born in Franklin Lakes, NJ, August 25, 1951|graduated, Storm King High School, Cornwall on Hudson, NY, 1970|B.A., 1974, Rutgers College|J.D., 1977, Rutgers School of Law|M.P.A., Harvard University, 1980|admitted to the New Jersey bar, 1978|began practice in Washington, DC, 1981|deputy legislative counsel, Governor Brendan T. Byrne, 1975-77|counsel to Vice President Walter F. Mondale, 1978-81|member, New Jersey and American bar associations|board of governors, Rutgers University, 1977-83|elected to 98th Congress, House of Representatives, on November 2, 1982, and reelected for six successive terms|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996|member, Council on Foreign Relations|committees: Foreign Relations|Governmental Affairs|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|subcommittees: ranking member, Administrative Oversight and the Courts|Antitrust, Business Rights and Competition|Criminal Justice Oversight|East Asian and Pacific Affairs|International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services|Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs|Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring, and the District of Columbia|Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, Narcotics and Terrosism.
106c|32|NJ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT E. ANDREWS, Democrat, of Haddon Heights, NJ|born in Camden, NJ, August 4, 1957|graduated, Triton High School, Runnemede, NJ, 1975|B.S., political science, Bucknell[[Page 166]]University, Phi Beta Kappa, Lewisburg, PA, 1979|J.D., Cornell Law School, Ithaca, NY, 1982|Camden County Freeholder, 1986-90|Camden County Freeholder Director, 1988-90|elected by special election on November 6, 1990 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Florio|elected at the same time to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|FRANK A. LoBIONDO, Republican, of Vineland, NJ|born in Bridgeton, NJ, May 12, 1946|graduated, Georgetown Preparatory School, Rockville, MD, 1964|St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, 1968|operations manager, LoBiondo Brothers Motor Express|New Jersey State Assemblyman, 1988-94|chairman, General Assembly Economic and Community Development, Agriculture and Tourism Committee, 1988-94|member: Cumberland County Board of Freeholders, 1985-88|board of directors, Literacy Volunteers of America, Cape May County Chapter|Vineland Rotary, 1987-95 (honorary as of January 1, 1995)|board of directors, Young Men's Christian Association|honorary chairman, Cumberland County Hospice annual fundraising drive, 1992|chairman, American Heart Association, Cumberland County Chapter, 1989-90|founder, Cumberland County Environmental Health Task Force|president, Cumberland County Guidance Center, 1982-84|director, Young Men's Christian Association, 1978-84|member, Cape May County Chamber of Commerce (honorary as of January 1, 1995)|married to Jan Dwyer LoBiondo|two children: Adina and Amy|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to the 105th Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JIM SAXTON, Republican, of Mt. Holly, NJ|born in Nicholson, PA, January 22, 1943|graduated, Lackawanna Trail High School, Factoryville, PA, 1961|B.A., education, East Stroudsburg State College, PA, 1965|graduate courses in elementary education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1968|public school teacher, 1965-68|realtor, owner of Jim Saxton Realty Company, 1968-85|New Jersey General Assembly, 1976-82|State Senate, 1982-84|chairman, State Republican Platform Committee, 1983|former member: Chamber of Commerce, Association of the U.S. Air Force, Leadership Foundation of New Jersey, Boy Scouts of America, Rotary International|former chairman: American Cancer Committee|two children: Jennifer and Martin|elected to the 98th Congress by special election on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Republican, of Robbinsville, NJ|born in Rahway, NJ, March 4, 1953|B.A., Trenton State College, 1975|attended Worcester College, England, 1974|businessman|executive director, New Jersey Right to Life Committee, Inc., 1976-78|married to the former Marie Hahn, 1976|four children: Melissa Elyse, Christopher, and Michael|Catholic|member: Committee on International Relations|vice chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs|chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, 1995|cochairman, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus|subcommittees: chairman, International Operations and Human Rights|Western Hemisphere|Hospitals and Health Care|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MARGE ROUKEMA, Republican, of Ridgewood, NJ|born on September 19, 1929|graduated, Montclair State College in New Jersey with B.A., political science and English|pursued interests in government by studying urban and regional planning at Rutgers University|married to Dr. Richard W. Roukema|three children: Greg, Todd (deceased), and Meg|teacher, history, and English, Livingston and Ridgewood, NJ|Trustee and Vice President, Ridgewood Board of Education, 1970-73|chairman, Ridgewood Better Government Committee|member: Mayor's Advisory Charter Study Commission|New Jersey Business and Professional Women|College Club of Ridgewood|Distributive Education Clubs of American Congressional Advisory Board|active member, board of directors of public service organizations including: Ridgewood Family Counseling Service|Leukemia Society of Northern New Jersey|Ridgewood Senior Citizens Housing Corporation (cofounder)|Spring House, residential center for the treatment of alcoholism|Spectrum for Living|awards: National PTA Children's Advocacy Award|Concord Coalition's House Honor Roll|U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award|committee member: Banking and Financial Services|Education and the Workforce|subcommittee: chairwoman, Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRANK PALLONE, Jr., Democrat, of Long Branch, NJ|born in Long Branch, October 30, 1951|B.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1973|M.A., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 1974|J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1978|member of the bar: Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey|attorney, Marine Advisory Service|assistant professor, Cook College, Rutgers University Sea Grant Extension Program|counsel, Monmouth County, NJ, Protective Services for the Elderly|instructor, Monmouth College|Long Branch City Council, 1982-88|New Jersey State Senate, 1983-88|married the former Sarah Hospodor, 1992|elected to the 100th Congress by special election on November 8, 1988 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. James J. Howard|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|BOB FRANKS, Republican, of New Providence, NJ|born on September 21, 1951 in Hackensack, NJ|B.A., DePauw University, Indiana, 1973|J.D., Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 1976|elected to New Jersey General Assembly, 1979-92|assembly majority conference leader, 1986-89|assembly policy chairman, 1992|member: Long-Term Planning Committee, Overlook Hospital Association, 1982-present, Children's Specialized Board of Managers, 1982-present|committees: Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM J. PASCRELL, Jr., Democrat, of Paterson, NJ|born in Paterson, January 27, 1937|B.A., journalism, and M.A., philosophy, Fordham University|veteran, U.S. Army and Army Reserves|educator|New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-96: elected Minority Leader Pro Tempore|mayor of Paterson, 1990-96|named Mayor of the Year by bipartisan NJ Conference of Mayors, 1996|started Paterson's first Economic Development Corporation|married to the former Elsie Marie Botto|three children: William III, Glenn, and David|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business|subcommittees: ranking member, Regulatory Reform and Paperwork Reduction|Ground Transportation, Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEVE ROTHMAN, Democrat, of Fair Lawn, NJ|born in Englewood, NJ, October 14, 1952|graduate, Tenafly High School, 1970|B.A., Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1974|LL.B., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 1977|attorney|as two-term mayor of Englewood, NJ, spearheaded business growth and installed a fiscally conservative management team, transforming Englewood's bond rating from one of the worst to the best in Bergen County|judge, Bergen County Surrogate Court, 1993-96|founding member, New Democratic Coalition|principal cosponsor, Higher Education Accumulation Program (HEAP) Act|two children|committees: Judiciary, International Relations|subcommittees: Crime|International Economic Policy and Trade|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DONALD M. PAYNE, Democrat, of Newark, NJ|born in Newark, July 16, 1934|graduated, Barringer High School, Newark, 1952|B.A., Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1957|businessman|elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1972-78|elected to the Newark Municipal Council, 1982-88|president, YMCA of the USA, 1970-73|member: NAACP, Council on Foreign Relations, Bethlehem Baptist Church|former chairman, Congressional Black Caucus|serves on the advisory council of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF|Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations|board of directors: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Congressional Award Foundation, National Endowment for Democracy|committees: Education and the Workforce|International Relations|subcommittees: Employer-Employee Relations|Early Childhood, Youth and Families|ranking member, Africa|widower, three children|elected on November 8, 1988 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 171]]
106c|32|NJ||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN, Republican, of Morristown, NJ|born in New York, NY, April 29, 1946|graduated Hobart College, NY, 1969|attended graduate school in Connecticut|named Legislator of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies, and the New Jersey Association of Retarded Citizens|honored by numerous organizations|served in the New Jersey General Assembly, 1983-94|chairman, Assembly Appropriations Committee, 1988-89 and 1992-94|member: Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1974-83 (director, 1980)|served on: Welfare and Mental Health boards|Human Services and Private Industry councils|served, U.S. Army, 93rd Engineer Battalion|honorably discharged, 1971|member: American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars|Morris County state and federal aid coordinator and administrative assistant, 1972|married to Virginia Frelinghuysen|two children: Louisine and Sarah|committee: Appropriations|subcommittees: VA, HUD and Independent Agencies|Energy and Water Development|Defense.
106c|32|NJ||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|RUSH HOLT, Democrat, of Hopewell Township, NJ|born in Weston, WV, on October 15, 1948|son of the youngest person ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate|B.A., Carleton College, 1970|M.S. and Ph.D., physics, New York University, 1981|physicist|New York City Environmental Protection Administration, 1972-74|teaching fellow, New York University, 1974-80|Congressional Science Fellow, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Bob Edgar, 1982-83|professor, Swarthmore College, 1980-88|acting chief, Nuclear & Scientific Division, Office of Strategic Forces, U.S. Department of State, 1987-89|assistant director, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ, 1989-97|Protestant|married to Margaret Lancefield|three children: Micheal, Dejan, and Rachel|committees: Budget|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|32|NJ||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT MENENDEZ, Democrat, of Union City, NJ|born in New York City, NY, on January 1, 1954|graduated, Union Hill High School, 1972|B.A., St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ, 1976|J.D., Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ, 1979|attorney|admitted to the New Jersey bar, 1980|elected to the Union City Board of Education, 1974-78|mayor of Union City, 1986-92|New Jersey Assembly, 1987-91|New Jersey State Senate, 1991-92|chairman, New Jersey Hispanic Leadership Program|member: New Jersey Hispanic Elected Officials Organization|New Jersey Mayors Coalition|president and cofounder, Alliance Civic Association|married the former Jane Jacobsen, 1976|two children: Alicia and Robert|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|33|NM||senator||PETE V. DOMENICI, Republican, of Albuquerque, NM|born in Albuquerque, May 7, 1932|graduate of St. Mary's High School, 1954|University of New Mexico, B.S., 1966|Denver University, LL.D., 1958|admitted to New Mexico bar, 1958|elected to Albuquerque City Commission, 1966|chairman (ex officio mayor), 1967|married Nancy Burk, 1958|eight children: Lisa, Peter, Nella, Clare, David, Nanette, Helen, and Paula|committees: chairman, Budget|Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1972, for the term ending January 3, 1979|reelected in 1978, 1984, 1990, and 1996.
106c|33|NM||senator||JEFF BINGAMAN, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in El Paso, TX, on October 3, 1943|raised in Silver City, NM|graduate of Western High (now Silver High), 1961|B.A., government, Harvard University, 1965|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1968|served in the U.S. Army Reserves, 1968-74|served as Assistant New Mexico Attorney General, 1969, as counsel to the State constitutional convention|private practice, 1970-78|served as New Mexico Attorney General, 1979-82|committees: Armed Services|ranking member, Energy and Natural Resources|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|reelected in 1988, and 1994|member: Methodist Church|married to the former Anne Kovacovich|one son: John.
106c|33|NM||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|HEATHER ANN WILSON, Republican, of Albuquerque, NM|born on December 30, 1960, in Keene, NH|George S. Emerson Elementary School, Fitzwilliam, NH|Keene High School, NH|B.S., United States Air Force Academy|Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, England|Masters and Doctoral degrees in Philosophy (international relations)|United States Air Force, Captain, 1978-89|President, Keystone International, Inc., 1991-95|New Mexico Sec. Of Children, Youth, and Families|1995-98|married, Jay R. Hone, 1991|three children: Scott, Joshua, and Caitlin Hone|committees: Commerce|Select Committee on Intelligence|subcommittees: Energy and Power|Finance and Hazardous Materials|Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection|elected to the 105th Congress on June 23, 1998, by special election|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 174]]
106c|33|NM||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE R. SKEEN, Republican, of Picacho, NM|born in Roswell, NM, June 30, 1927|B.S., engineering, Texas A&M University, 1950|served in the U.S. Navy, 1945-46|U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1949-52|soil and water engineer, Zuni and Ramah Navajo Indians, 1951, returning to the family sheep ranching operation in Lincoln County, NM, which was purchased from his grandmother|operated a flying service, Ruidoso, NM|member, New Mexico State Senate, 1960-70, serving as minority leader for six years|served three years as State Republican chairman|Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, 1970, and GOP nominee for governor, 1974 and 1978|elected to Congress from New Mexico's Second District as a write-in candidate, 1980, after the incumbent died in office and the Republican Party was denied a place on the ballot by the courts|member: New Mexico Woolgrowers Association|New Mexico Cattle Growers Association|New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau|Conquistadore Council, Boy Scouts of America|Elks|Eagles|married to the former Mary Helen Jones, two children: Lisa and Mike|Catholic|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|33|NM||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|TOM UDALL, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in Tucson, AZ, on May 18, 1948|son of U.S. Representative (1955-61), and Secretary of the Interior (1961-1969), Stewart Udall|McLean, VA, High School|B.A., Prescott College, 1970|Cambridge (England) University, 1975|J.D., University of New Mexico, 1977|law clerk for Chief Justice Oliver Seth of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Santa Fe, NM|assistant U.S. Attorney, 1977-81|private attorney, 1981|chief counsel, New Mexico Health and Environment Department, 1983-84|New Mexico Attorney General, 1990-98|married to Jill Z. Cooper|one child|committees: Resources|Small Business|Veterans Affairs|elected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 175]]
106c|34|NY||senator||DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, Democrat, of Oneonta, NY|born in Tulsa, OK, March 16, 1927|attended City College of New York|served in the U.S. Navy, 1944-47, gunnery officer, U.S.S. Quirinus|Tufts College, B.N.S., 1946, B.A., cum laude, 1948|Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, M.A., 1949, Ph.D., 1961, LL.D., 1968|Fulbright Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1950-51|assistant to Governor Averell Harriman of New York, 1955-58|delegate to the Democratic national conventions, 1960, 1976|served as a cabinet or subcabinet officer to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford: Ambassador to India, 1973-75|U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, 1975-76|member, National Commission to Reform Social Security|member, National Economic Commission|member, President's Science Advisory Committee|director, American Association for the Advancement of Science|member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, National Academy of Public Administration|teacher of government at Russell Sage College, Cornell University School of Industrial Relations, Syracuse University, Harvard University|60 honorary degrees from colleges and universities|Meritorious Service Award, U.S. Department of Labor, 1965|Arthur S. Flemming Award as ``an architect of the Nation's program to eradicate poverty,'' 1965|International League for Human Rights, 1975 award|Syracuse University Centennial Medal|recipient: 1986 Encyclopedia Britannica Award|Seal Medallion of the Central Intelligence Agency|married to the former Elizabeth Brennan|three children: Timothy Patrick, Maura Russell, and John McCloskey|committees: Environment and Public Works|ranking member, Finance|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1977|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
106c|34|NY||senator||CHARLES E. SCHUMER, Democrat, of Brooklyn and Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn on November 23, 1950|graduated valedictorian, Madison High School|Harvard University, magna cum laude, 1971|J.D. with honors, Harvard Law School, 1974|admitted to the New York State bar in 1975|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1974|served on Judiciary, Health, Education, and Cities committees|chairman, subcommittee on City Management and Governance, 1977|chairman, Committee on Oversight and Investigation, 1979|reelected to each succeeding legislative session until December 1980|married Iris Weinshall, 1980|two children: Jessica Emily and Alison Emma|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|subcommittees: Administrative Oversight and the Courts|ranking minority member, Criminal Justice Oversight|Financial Institutions|Immigration|International Trade and Finance|Securities|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.
106c|34|NY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MICHAEL PATRICK FORBES, Democrat, of Quogue, NY|born in Riverhead, NY, on July 16, 1952|graduated Westhampton Beach High, Westhampton, NY, 1971|State University of New York at Albany, 1983, B.A.|regional director, Small Business Administration|principal liaison for Chamber of Commerce of the United States|Knights of Columbus|Southampton Elks|Irish-American Society of the Hamptons|owned a public relations and marketing business in the 1980's|committees: Appropriations|Small Business|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICK A. LAZIO, Republican, of Brightwaters, NY|born on March 13, 1958 in Amityville, NY|A.B., Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, 1980|J.D., American University, Washington College of Law|partner, Glass, Lazio, and Glass, Attorneys at Law|admitted to New York bar in 1984|Suffolk County Legislature, 1989-92|married in 1990 to Patricia Ann Moriarty Lazio|two daughters, Molly Ann and Kelsey|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|PETER T. KING, Republican, of Seaford, NY|born on April 5, 1944 in Manhattan, NY|B.A., St. Francis College, NY, 1965|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, IN, 1968|[[Page 178]]served, U.S. Army Reserve National Guard, specialist 5, 1968-73, admitted to New York bar, 1968|attorney|Deputy Nassau County Attorney, 1972-74, executive assistant to the Nassau County Executive, 1974-76|general counsel, Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation, 1977|Hempstead Town Councilman, 1978-81|Nassau County Comptroller, 1981-92|member: Ancient Order of Hiberians, Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus, 69th Infantry Veterans Corps, American Legion|married in 1967 to Rosemary Wiedl King|two children: Sean and Erin|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN McCARTHY, Democrat, of Mineola, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, January 5, 1944|graduated, Mineola High School, 1962|graduated, nursing school, 1964|licensed practical nurse in ICU Section, Glen Cove Hospital|married Dennis McCarthy, 1967|widowed on December 7, 1993, when her husband was killed and her only son, Kevin, severely wounded in the Long Island Railroad Massacre|turned personal nightmare into a crusade against violence--speaking out with other families of the Long Island tragedy, not just to the victims of the shooting but to crime victims across the country|honorary member of the board, Americans Against Gun Violence|member: board of directors for ``Guns for Goods''|board of directors, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence|board of directors, New York City ``Stop the Violence'' campaign|committees: Education and the Workforce|Small Business|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GARY L. ACKERMAN, Democrat, of Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 19, 1942|graduate, Queens College, Flushing, NY|attended St. John's University, Jamaica, NY|public school teacher|newspaper editor|businessman|New York State Senate, 1979-83|married to the former Rita Tewel|three children: Lauren, Corey, and Ari|elected by special election on March 1, 1983, to the 98th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Benjamin Rosenthal|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|GREGORY W. MEEKS, Democrat, of Far Rockaway, NY|born in Harlem, NY, on September 25, 1953|married: Simone-Marie Meeks, 1997|two children: Aja and Ebony|education: P.S. 183|Robert F. Wagner Junior High School|Julia Richman High School, New York, NY|bachelor degree, Adelphi University, 1971-75|J.D., Howard University School of Law, 1975-78|profession: lawyer, admitted to bar, 1979|Queens District Attorney's Office, 1978-83, serving as Assistant District Attorney|Judge, New York State Workers' Compensation Board|public service: New York State Assemblyman, 1992-97|organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity|Congressional Black Caucus|Council of Black-Elected Democrats|National Bar Association|Task Force on Financial Services|Task Force on Livable Communities|committees: Banking and Financial Services|International Relations|subcommittees: Africa|Domestic and International Monetary Policy|Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|International Operations and Human Rights|elected to the 105th Congress on February 3, 1998|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH CROWLEY, Democrat, of Elmhurst, Queens, NY|born in New York, NY, on March 16, 1962|graduated, Power Memorial High School, 1981|B.A., Queens College, 1985|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1986-98|Assembly committees: Racing and Wagering|Banking, Consumer Affairs, and Protection|Election Law|Labor and Housing|Roman Catholic|married to Kasey Nilson|committees: International Relations|Resources|Democratic Communications Committee|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JERROLD L. NADLER, Democrat, of New York, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 13, 1947|graduated from Stuyvesant High School, 1965|B.A., Columbia University, 1970|J.D., Fordham University, 1978|New York State Assembly, 1977-92|member: American Jewish Congress, ACLU, National Abortion Rights Action League, AIPAC, National Organization for Women, United States Holocaust Memorial Council|married, 1976|one child|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 3, 1992 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Ted Weiss|at the same time elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congreess.
106c|34|NY||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ANTHONY D. WEINER, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 4, 1964|graduated, Brooklyn Tech High School|B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 1985|served in the New York City Council, 1992-98|selected to serve as Freshman Whip, 106th Congress|committees: Judiciary|Science|subcommittees: Commercial and Administrative Law|Crime|Space and Aeronautics|Technology|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|EDOLPHUS TOWNS, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Chadbourn, NC, on July 21, 1934|graduated, West Side High School, Chadbourn, 1952|B.S., North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, 1956|master's degree in social work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 1973|U.S. Army, 1956-58|teacher, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY, and for the New York City public school system|deputy hospital administrator, 1965-71|deputy president, Borough of Brooklyn, 1976-82|member: Kiwanis, Boy Scouts Advisory Council, Salvation Army, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity|married the former Gwendolyn Forbes in 1960|two children: Darryl and Deidra|committees: Commerce|Government Reform|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|MAJOR R. OWENS, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Memphis, TN, June 28, 1936|attended Hamilton High School, Memphis, TN|B.A., with high honors Morehouse College, 1956|M.S., Atlanta University, 1957|chairman, Brooklyn Congress of Racial Equality|vice president, Metropolitan Council of Housing, 1964|community coordinator, Brooklyn Public Library, 1965|executive director, Brownsville Community Council, 1966|commissioner, New York City Community Development Agency, 1968-73|director, community media library program at Columbia University, 1974|New York State Senate, 1974-82|chairman, Senate Democratic Operations Committee|Brooklyn borough president declared September 10, 1971, ``Major R. Owens Day''|served on International Commission on Ways of Implementing Social Policy to Ensure Maximum Public Participation and Social Justice for Minorities at The Hague, the Netherlands, 1972|published author and lecturer on library science|featured speaker, White House Conference on Libraries, 1979|recognized authority in community development|married to Maria A. Owens of New York City|the children of their blended family are Christopher, Geoffrey, Millard, Carlos, and Cecelia|appointed chairman of the House Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights, 1987|chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Budget Task Force|appointed chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Education Braintrust from the 98th Congress to the present|committees: Education and the Workforce|Government Reform|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ, Democrat, of New York City|born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, March 28, 1953|University of Puerto Rico, B.A. in political science, 1974|New York University, M.A. in political science, 1976|faculty member, University of Puerto Rico, 1976-81|adjunct professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1981-83|special assistant to Congressman Ed Towns, 1983|member, City Council of New York City, 1984-86|national director of Migration Division Office, Department of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico, 1986-89|director, Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States, 1989-92|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|VITO J. FOSSELLA, Republican, of Staten Island, NY|born on March 9, 1965|education Public School 39, South Beach|Intermediate School 2, Midland Beach|Monsignor Farrell High School|B.S., University of Pennsylvania Wharton School|Fordham University School of Law|profession: lawyer, admitted to New York bar, 1994|New York City Council, 1994-97|married Mary Pat Fossella, 1990|two children: Dylan and Griffin|organizations: Ancient Order of Hibernians|South Shore Rotary|Staten Island Bucks|committee: Commerce|subcommittees: Telecommunications, Trade and Consumer Protection|Finance and Hazardous Materials|Energy and Power|elected to the 105th Congress on November 4, 1997|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN B. MALONEY, Democrat, of New York City, NY|born on February 19, 1948 in Greensboro, NC|B.A., Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC, 1968|various positions, New York City Board of Education, 1970-77|legislative aide, New York State Assembly, senior program analyst, 1977-79|executive director of advisory council, 1979-82|director of special projects, New York State Senate Office of the Minority Leader|New York City council member, 1982-93|chairperson, New York City Council Committee on Contracts|member: Council Committee on Aging, National Organization of Women, Common Cause, Sierra Club, Americans for Democratic Action, New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings, Citizens Union, Grand Central Business Improvement District, Harlem Urban Development Corporation (1982-91), Commission on Early Childhood Development Programs, Council of Senior Citizen Centers of New York City, 1982-87|married Clifton H. W. Maloney, 1976|two children: Virginia Marshall Maloney and Christina Paul Maloney|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES B. RANGEL, Democrat-Liberal, of New York, NY|born in Harlem, NY, June 11, 1930|attended DeWitt Clinton High School|served in U.S. Army, 1948-52|awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor, U.S. and Korean presidential citations and three battle stars while serving in combat with the Second Infantry Division in Korea|honorably discharged with rank of staff sergeant|after military duty, completed high school, 1953|graduated from New York University School of Commerce, student under the G.I. bill, 1957 dean's list|graduated from St. John's University School of Law, dean's list student under a full three-year scholarship, 1960|lawyer|admitted to practice in the courts of the State of New York, U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Customs Court|appointed assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1961|legal counsel, New York City Housing and Redevelopment Board, Neighborhood Conservation Bureau|general counsel, National Advisory Commission on Selective Service, 1966|served two terms in the New York State Assembly, 1966-70|active in 369th Veterans Association, Community Education Program, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Democratic Club|married Alma Carter|two children: Steven and Alicia|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSE E. SERRANO, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Mayaguez, PR, October 24, 1943|Dodge Vocational High School, Bronx, NY|attended Lehman College, City University of New York, NY|served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, 1964-66|employed by the Manufacturers Hanover Bank, 1961-69|Community School District 7, 1969-74|New York State Assemblyman, 1974-90|chairman, Consumer Affairs Committee, 1979-83|chairman, Education Committee, 1983-90|married in 1979 to the former Mary Staucet|five children: Lisa Trapenese, Jose Marco, Benjamin, Jonathan Brucker, and Justine Brucker|elected to the 101st Congress by special election March 28, 1990 to fill the vacancy caused by the resigination of Robert Garcia|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Appropriations|subcommittees: ranking Democrat, Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary|Transportation.
106c|34|NY||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|ELIOT L. ENGEL, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Bronx, NY, on February 18, 1947|B.A., Hunter-Lehman College, 1969|M.A., City University of New York, 1973|New York[[Page 185]]Law School, 1987|married Patricia Ennis Engel, 1980|three children: Julia, Jonathan, and Philip|teacher and counselor in the New York City public school system, 1969-77|elected to the New York legislature, 1977-88|chaired the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing (twelve years prior to his election to Congress)|committee: Commerce|subcommittees: Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection|Finance and Hazardous Materials|member: Congressional Human Rights Caucus, Democratic Study Group on Health, and Long Island Sound Caucus|cochairman, Albanian Issues Caucus|board member, Congressional Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|NITA M. LOWEY, Democrat, of Harrison, NY|born in New York, NY, July 5, 1937|graduated, Bronx High School of Science, 1955|B.S., Mount Holyoke College, 1959|assistant to Secretary of State for Economic Development and Neighborhood Preservation, and deputy director, Division of Economic Opportunity, 1975-85|Assistant Secretary of State, 1985-87|member: boards of directors, Close-Up Foundation, Effective Parenting Information for Children|Windward School, Downstate (New York Region)|Westchester Jewish Conference|Westchester Opportunity Program, National Committee of the Police Corps|Women's Network of the YWCA|Legal Awareness for Women, National Women's Political Caucus of Westchester|American Jewish Committee of Westchester|married Stephen Lowey, 1961|three children: Dana, Jacqueline, and Douglas|elected on November 8, 1988 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|SUE W. KELLY, Republican, of Katonah, NY|born in Lima, OH, September 26, 1936|graduated, Lima Central High School|B.A., Denison University, Granville, OH, 1958|M.A., Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, 1985|educator, small business owner, patient advocate, rape crisis counselor, community leader|member: League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, PTA, Bedford Recreation Committee|member, Bedford Presbyterian Church|married Edward W. Kelly, 1960|four children: Eric, Sean, Charity, and Tim|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Banking and Financial Services|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, Republican, of Middletown, NY|born in Poughkeepsie, NY, December 6, 1922|graduated from Middletown High School, 1941|B.S., Wharton School of Business and Finance, University of Pennsylvania, 1946|LL.B., New York Law School, 1950|veteran of World War II, 20th Air Force, 19th Bomb Group|awarded Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for 35 missions over Japan|appointed assistant attorney general, New York State Department of Law, 1953|formed the law firm of Gilman and Gilman, 1955, in Middletown, NY|attorney for New York State's Temporary Commission on the Courts|served for three terms in the New York State Assembly from the 95th District, 1967-72|member: Southeastern Water Commission|Middletown, Orange County, New York State and American bar associations|the Association of the Bar of the City of New York|New York and American Trial Lawyers Associations|member of Orange County Republican Committee, American Legion, V.F.W., Masonic War Veterans Beth El Post No. 29, JWV (national legislative chairman), BPOE No. 1097, Hoffman Lodge of F&AM, AAONMS of Cyprus Temple (Albany), International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, Zeta Beta Tau fraternity, Otisville Grange, Hudson-Delaware Boy Scout Council, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory Advisory Council, advisory committee of NYS Division of Youth's Start Center|past president of Capitol Hill Shrine Club, former board chairman of Middletown Little League, vice president of Orange County Mental Health Association and Orange County Heart Association|lieutenant colonel, Civil Air Patrol, congressional branch|member: Le Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux|colonel, New York Guard|three children: Jonathan, Harrison, Susan|chairman, International Relations Committee, 1995|member, Government Reform and Oversight Committee|former member of Foreign Affairs Committee, Post Office, Energy Security Working Group, Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control, Select Committee on Hunger|congressional delegate[[Page 187]]to United Nations General Assembly, 11th Special Session (1981)|member: U.S.-Ukraine Famine Commission|U.S.-Mexican Interparliamentary Conference|cochairman, U.S.-European Interparliamentary Conference|congressional advisor to Law of the Sea Conference|United States Military Academy Board of Visitors, 1973-83|Presidential Commission on World Hunger|Task Force on the Handicapped|cochairman, ad hoc committee on Irish Affairs|vice chairman, House Task Force on POWs and MIAs|Foundation for Better Health|Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY|board of directors, World Hunger Year|committees: Government Reform|chairman, International Relations|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|MICHAEL R. McNULTY, Democrat, of Green Island, NY|born in Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, September 16, 1947|graduated St. Joseph's Institute, Barrytown, NY, 1965|attended Loyola University, Rome Center, Rome, Italy, 1967-68|B.A., Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA, 1969|attended Hill School of Insurance, New York City, 1970|insurance broker|town supervisor, Green Island, NY, 1969-77|mayor, village of Green Island, 1977-83|New York State Assembly, 1983-88|member: Albany County Democratic Executive Committee, Green Island Democratic Committee, New York State Democratic Committee|board of directors, Capital Region Technology Development Council|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972|married the former Nancy Ann Lazzaro, 1971|four children: Michele, Angela, Nancy, and Maria|elected on November 8, 1988 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN E. SWEENEY, Republican, of Clifton Park, NY|born in Troy, NY, on August 9, 1955|B.A., Russell Sage College, Troy, NY, 1981|J.D., Western New England School of Law, 1990|attorney, New York|New York State Commissioner of Labor, 1995-97|Deputy Secretary to the Governor, 1997-98|three children: Kelly, John, and Mary|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, Republican, of New Hartford, NY|born in Utica, September 28, 1936|graduated from Whitesboro Central High School|Utica College, A.B., 1961|served in the U.S. Army, 1956-58|Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation, 1961-64|1964-72, chief of staff for Congressman Alexander Pirnie|1973-79, chief of staff for Congressman Donald J. Mitchell|past president, Administrative Assistants Association, U.S. House of Representatives|elected 1979, Oneida County Executive|member: board of directors, Utica College Foundation|St. John the Evangelist Church, New Hartford|Distinguished Service Award, New York Air Force Association|Honorary Doctoral Degree, Utica College of Syracuse University|Federal 100: Readers' Choice Award, Federal Computer Week magazine|Environmental Leadership Award, League of Conservation Voters of America|married to the former Marianne Willey|four children|committees: Science|Transportation and Infrastructure|House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|chairman, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|JOHN M. McHUGH, Republican, of Pierrepont Manor, NY|born in Watertown, NY, on September 29, 1948|graduated from Watertown High School, 1966|B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University|M.A., Nelson A. Rockefeller Graduate School of Public Affairs|assistant to the city manager, Watertown|liaison with local governments for New York State Senator H. Douglas Barclay|elected to the New York State Senate, 1984-92|member: American Society of Young Political Leaders|Jefferson County Farm Bureau|BPOE of Watertown|National Conference of State Legislatures|Council of State Governments' Eastern Regional Conference Committee on Fiscal Affairs|U.S. Trade Representative's Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade|committees: National Security, Government Reform and Oversight, International Relations|subcommitees: chairman, Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation|Military Installations and Facilities|Research and Development|chairman, Postal Service|National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice|Asia and the Pacific|Africa|cochairman, Army Caucus|cochairman, Congressional Study Group on Canada|U.S. Military Academy Board of Vistors|National Postal Museum Advisory Commission|Congressional Rural Caucus|Great Lakes Task Force|Older Americans Caucus|Sportsmen's Caucus|Northeast Agriculture Caucus|Task Force on Agriculture|Fire Services Caucus|Rural Health Care Coalition|Forestry 2000 Task Force|National Security Caucus|Northern Border Caucus|Regulatory Reform Caucus|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|JAMES T. WALSH, Republican, of Syracuse, NY|born in Syracuse, June 19, 1947, son of U.S. Representative William F. Walsh|B.A., St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY, 1970|marketing executive|president, Syracuse Common Council|member: Syracuse Board of Estimates|board of trustees of Erie Canal Museum, advisory council of the Catholic Schools Drug-Free Schools and Communities Consortium, Valley Men's Club, South Side Businessmen's Club, Nine Mile Republican Club, Onondaga Anglers Association, Oneida Lake Association, Otisco Lake Association|married the former Diane Elizabeth Ryan, 1974|three children: James (Jed), Benjamin, and Maureen|elected on November 8, 1988 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|MAURICE D. HINCHEY, Democrat, of Saugerties, NY|born in New York, NY, on October 27, 1938|graduated, Saugerties High School, 1956|B.S., State College, New Paltz, NY, 1968|M.A., State College, New Paltz, 1969|seaman first class, U.S. Navy, 1956-59|teacher, public administrator|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1975-92|member: New York Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislatures|married to Ilene Marder Hinchey|three children (including two sons by previous marriage): Maurice Scott, Josef, and Michelle Rebecca|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS M. REYNOLDS, Republican, of Springville, NY|born in Springville, NY, on September 3, 1950|attended Kent State University|Erie County legislator, 1982-88|New York State Assembly, 1988-98|former director, Better Business Bureau, Cooperative Extension and Central Referral Service|member, Rules Committee|subcommittee: Rules and Organization of the House|he and his wife, Donna, are the parents of four children|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER, Democrat, of Fairport, NY|born in Harlan County, KY, August 14, 1929|graduated from University of Kentucky with a B.S. in bacteriology|master's degree in public health|elected to Monroe County legislature, two terms, 1976-79|elected to New York State Assembly, two terms, 1982-86|Woman of the Year, 1987, Rochester Women's Political Caucus|married to Robert Slaughter|three daughters|four grandchildren|elected to 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|minority whip at large|member: Committee on Rules.
106c|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|JOHN J. LaFALCE, Democrat, of Tonawanda, NY|born in Buffalo, October 6, 1939|graduated from Canisius High School|Canisius College, B.S. 1961|Villanova Law School, J.D. 1964|captain, U.S. Army, 1965-67|law clerk, Office of General Counsel, Department of the Navy, 1963|former lecturer on law, George Washington University, 1965-66|practiced law in Buffalo|member, New York State Senate, 1971-72|member, New York State Assembly, 1973-74|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress|ranking minority member, Committee on Banking and Financial Services|married Patricia Fisher, 1979.
106c|34|NY||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|JACK QUINN, Republican, of Hamburg, NY|born on April 13, 1951, in Buffalo, NY|B.A., Siena College, Loudonville, NY, 1973|M.A., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1978|teacher|councilman, Hamburg, 1982-84|town supervisor, Hamburg, 1985-92|founder, DARE, 1984|married the former Mary Beth McAndrews, 1974|two children: Jack III, and Kara Elizabeth|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 193]]
106c|34|NY||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|AMO HOUGHTON, Republican, of Corning, NY|born in Corning on August 7, 1926|grandson of former Congressman Alanson B. Houghton of New York|graduated, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH|B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1950|M.A., Harvard Business School, 1952|honorary doctoral degrees: Alfred University, NY, 1963|Albion College, MI, 1964|Centre College, Danville, KY, 1966|Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam, NY, 1968|Elmira College, NY, 1982|Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, 1983|Houghton College, NY, 1983|St. Bonaventure University, NY, 1987|Hobart and William Smith College, 1991|served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1945-46|executive officer, Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY, 1951-86|member: Grace Commission, Business Council of New York State, Business Advisory Commission for Governor of New York, Labor-Industry Coalition for International Trade, Corning Chamber of Commerce, Corning Rotary Club, Corning Elk's Club|trustee, Brookings Institution|committees: International Relations|Ways and Means|subcommittees: Africa|Trade|chairman, Oversight|married to Priscilla Dewey Houghton|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||senator||JESSE HELMS, Republican, of Raleigh, NC|born in Monroe, NC, October 18, 1921|attended Wingate College and Wake Forest College|U.S. Navy, 1942-45|former city editor, Raleigh Times|administrative assistant to U.S. Senator Willis Smith, 1951-53, and to U.S. Senator Alton Lennon, 1953|executive director, North Carolina Bankers Association, 1953-60|executive vice president, WRAL-TV and Tobacco Radio Network, 1960-72|member, Raleigh City Council, chairman of Law and Finance Committee, 1957-61|deacon and Sunday School teacher, Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh|recipient of two Freedom Foundation awards for radio-television editorials|recipient of annual citizenship awards from North Carolina American Legion, North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Raleigh Exchange Club|recipient of Outstanding Service Award of the Council Against Communist Aggression, the Richard Henry Lee Award, and the Order of Lafayette Freedom Award|former trustee, Meredith College, John F. Kennedy College, Delaware Law School, Campbell University, and Wingate College|president, Raleigh Rotary Club, 1969-70|33rd degree Mason: Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina, 1964-65, 1982, 1991|member, board of directors, North Carolina Cerebral Palsy Hospital|member, board of directors of Camp Willow Run, a youth camp for Christ at Littleton, NC|married Dorothy Jane Coble of Raleigh, October 31, 1942|three children: Jane (Mrs. Charles R. Knox), Nancy (Mrs. John C. Stuart), and Charles|seven grandchildren|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|chairman, Foreign Relations|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1972|reelected in 1978, 1984, 1990, and 1996.
106c|35|NC||senator||JOHN EDWARDS, Democrat, of Raleigh, NC|born in Seneca, SC, on June 10, 1953|graduated from North Moore High School, Robbins, NC, 1971|B.S., North Carolina State University, 1974|J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1977|attorney|Methodist|married to Elizabeth|two children: Kate and Emma Claire|elected to the Senate in 1998|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Governmental Affairs|Small Business|Year 2000 Technology Problem.
106c|35|NC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|EVA CLAYTON, Democrat, of Littleton, NC|born on September 16, 1934 in Savannah, GA|B.S., biology, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC, 1955|M.S., biology and general science, North Carolina Central University, Durham, 1965|executive director, Soul City Foundation|director, North Carolina Health Manpower Development Programs, University of North[[Page 195]]Carolina at Chapel Hill|founder, Technical Resources Ltd., 1981|elected Warren County commissioner, 1982-90|member: Association of County Officials|Housing Assistance Council|former member, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, Fair Housing Commission, and Judicial Compensation Commission|member: Committee on Agriculture and Committee on Small Business (ranking minority)|Subcommittee on Procurement, Exports and Business Opportunities|married to Theaoseus T. Clayton, Sr.|four children: Joanne, Theaoseus, Jr., Martin, and Reuben|elected to the 102nd Congress by special election on November 3, 1992 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter B. Jones, Sr.|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BOB ETHERIDGE, Democrat, of Lillington, NC|born in Sampson County, NC, August 7, 1941|B.S., business administration, 1965, Campbell University, NC|graduate studies in economics, North Carolina State University, 1967|U.S. Army, 1965-67|businessman, bank director, licensed realtor|North Carolina General Assembly, 1978-88|North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1988-96|Harnett County commissioner, 1972-76, serving as chairman of the board in 1974-76|past member: National Council of Chief State School Officers|Governor's Executive Cabinet|advisory board, Mathematics/Science Education Network|Board of the NC Council on Economic Education|board of trustees, NC Symphony|board of trustees, UNC Center of Public Television|Harnett County Mental Health Board|NC Law and Order Commission|member and past president, Occoneechee Boy Scout Council|received Lillington Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and Lillington Community Service Award|elder, Presbyterian Church|married the former Faye Cameron in 1965|three children: Brian, Catherine, and David|committees: Agriculture|Science|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WALTER BEAMAN JONES, Republican, of Farmville, NC|born in Farmville, February 10, 1943|graduated Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, VA, 1961|B.A., Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC, 1966|served in North Carolina National Guard|self-employed, sales|member: North Carolina General Assembly House of Representatives, 1983-92|married to Joe Anne Whitehurst Jones|one child, Ashley Elizabeth Jones Scarborough|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVID PRICE, Democrat, of Chapel Hill, NC|born in Erwin, TN, August 17, 1940|B.A., Morehead Scholar, University of North Carolina|Bachelor of Divinity, 1964, and Ph.D., political science, 1969, Yale University|professor of political science and public policy, Duke University|author of four books on Congress and the American political system|served North Carolina's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1987-94|in the 102nd Congress, wrote and pushed to passage the Scientific and Advanced Technology Bill and sponsored the Home Ownership Assistance Act|past chairman and executive director, North Carolina Democratic Party|Hubert Humphrey Public Service Award, American Political Science Association, 1990|member, North Carolina's Transit 2001 Commission|past chairman of the board and Sunday School teacher, Binkley Memorial Baptist Church|married to Lisa Price|two children, Karen and Michael|committees: Appropriations|Budget|subcommittees: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies|Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|RICHARD BURR, Republican, of Winston-Salem, NC|born in Charlottesville, VA on November 30, 1955|graduated Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC, 1974|B.A., communications, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 1978|sales manager, Carswell Distributing|membership: Reynolds Rotary Club|cochairman, North Carolina Taxpayers United, National Policy Forum Council on Economic Growth and Workplace Opportunity|member: Commerce Committee and International Relations Committee|married to Brooke Fauth Burr, 1984|two children|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|HOWARD COBLE, Republican, of Greensboro, NC|born in Greensboro, March 18, 1931|attended Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 1949-50|A.B., history, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, 1958|J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, 1962|enlisted in U.S. Coast Guard as a seaman recruit, 1952|active duty, 1952-56 and 1977-78|reserve duty, 1960-82|presently holds rank of captain|last reserve duty assignment, commanding officer, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Unit, Wilmington, NC|attorney|admitted to North Carolina bar, 1966|field claim representative and superintendent, auto insurance, 1961-67|elected to North Carolina House of Representives, 1969|assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of[[Page 198]]North Carolina, 1969-73|commissioner (secretary), North Carolina Department of Revenue, 1973-77|North Carolina House of Representatives, 1979-83|practiced law with law firm of Turner, Enochs and Sparrow, Greensboro, NC, 1979-84|member: Alamance Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Lions Club, Greensboro Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar|North Carolina State cochairman, American Legislative Exchange Council, 1983-84|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MIKE McINTYRE, Democrat, of Lumberton, NC|born in Robeson County, August 6, 1956|B.A., Phi Beta Kappa Morehead Scholar, 1978, and J.D., 1981, University of North Carolina|upon graduation, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for ``unselfish interest in the welfare of his fellow man''|attorney|past president, Lumberton Economic Advancement for Dowtown|formerly on board of directors of Lumberton Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and a local group home for the mentally handicapped|active in Boy Scouts of America and Lumberton PTA|married to the former Dee Strickland|two children.
106c|35|NC||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|ROBERT (ROBIN) C. HAYES, Republican, of Concord, NC|born in Concord, NC, on August 14, 1945|B.A., history, Duke University, 1967|owner and operator, Mt. Pleasant Hosiery Mill|member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 1992-96|married Barbara Weiland, 1968|two children: Winslow and Bob|committees: Armed Services|Agriculture|Resources|subcommittees: Military Procurement|Military Personnel|Risk Management, Research, and Specialty Crops|General Farm Commodities|Resource Conservation and Credit|Fisheries, Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans|Forests and Forest Health|appointed to the Armed Services Committee Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation for the 106th Congress|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|SUE MYRICK, Republican, of Charlotte, NC|born in Tiffin, OH, August 1, 1941|graduated Port Clinton High School, Port Clinton, OH|attended Heidelberg College|former president and CEO, Myrick Advertising and Myrick Enterprises|mayor of Charlotte, NC, 1987-91|Charlotte City Council, 1983-85|active with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors|served on former President Bush's Affordable Housing Commission|member: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, Elks Auxiliary, PTA, Cub Scout den mother, United Methodist Church|founder, Charitable Outreach Society|married Ed Myrick, 1977|five children|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committee: Rules.
106c|35|NC||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|CASS BALLENGER, Republican, of Hickory, NC|born in Hickory, December 6, 1926|graduated, Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA, 1944|attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1944-45|B.A., Amherst College, Amherst, MA, 1948|served in U.S. Naval Air Corps, aviation cadet, 1944-45|founder and president, Plastic Packaging, Inc.|North Carolina House of Representatives, 1974-76|North Carolina Senate, 1976-86|member: Catawba County Board of Commissioners, 1966-74 (chairman, 1970-74)|Advisory Budget Commission, White House Advisory Committee, Community Ridge Day Care Center, Hickory Rotary Club, Hickory United Fund, Lenoir-Rhyne College Board of Development, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Florence Crittenton Home Board of Directors, Greater Hickory Chamber of Commerce (director)|sustaining member, North Carolina School of the Arts|patron: North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Arts Society|married the former Donna Davis, 1952|three children: Lucinda Ballenger-Brinkley, Melissa Ballenger Jordan, and Dorothy Davis Ballenger Weaver|two grandsons: Matthew Jordan and William Eriksen Jordan|one granddaughter, Lucy|deputy whip, 104th Congress|member, International Relations and Economic and Educational Opportunities committees|elected to the 99th Congress, November 4, 1986, to complete the unexpired term of James Broyhill|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES H. TAYLOR, Republican, of Brevard, NC|born in Brevard on January 23, 1941|graduated from Brevard High School|B.A., Wake Forest University, 1963|J.D., Wake Forest University, 1966|tree farmer|member: North Carolina Board of Transportation, North Carolina Energy Policy Council|vice chairman, Western North Carolina Environmental Council|chairman, North Carolina Parks and Recreation Council|member, North Carolina State House, 1967-73|minority leader, 1969-73|North Carolina State Senator and minority leader, 1973-75|married to the former Elizabeth Owen|three children: Owen, Bryan, and Charles Robert|member, Board of Visitors to the Military Academy|committees: Appropriations|Subcommittee on Commerce, State, Justice and the Judiciary|Subcommittee on Interior|chairman, Subcommittee on the Legislative|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|35|NC||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|MELVIN WATT, Democrat, of Charlotte, NC|born in Charlotte on August 26, 1945|graduated, York Road High School, Charlotte, 1963|B.S., business adminisration, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1967|J.D., Yale University Law School, New Haven, CT, 1970|attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1970, admitted to the North Carolina bar, 1971|began practice with Chambers, Stein, Ferguson and Becton, 1971-92|North Carolina State Senate, 1985-86|life member: NAACP|member: Mount Olive Presbyterian Church|Mecklenburg County Bar Association, past president|Johnston C. Smith University Board of Visitors|Central Piedmont Community College Foundation|North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers|North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers|Legal Aid of Southern Piedmont|NationsBank Community Development Corporation|Charlotte Chamber of Commerce|Sports Action Council|Auditorium-Coliseum-Civic Center Authority|United Way|Mint Museum|Inroads, Inc.|Family Housing Services|Public Education Forum|Dilworth Community Development Association|Cities in Schools|West Charlotte Business Incubator|Housing Authority Scholarship Board|Morehead Scholarship Selection Committee, Forsyth Region|married the former Eulada Paysour, 1968|two children: Brian and Jason|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|36|ND||senator||KENT CONRAD, Democrat, of Bismarck, ND|born in Bismarck on March 12, 1948|graduated Wheelus High School, Tripoli, Libya, 1966|attended University of Missouri, Columbia, 1967|B.A., Stanford University, CA, 1971|M.B.A., George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1975|assistant to tax commissioner, Bismarck, 1974-80|director, management planning and personnel, North Dakota Tax Department, March-December 1980|tax commissioner, State of North Dakota, 1981-86|married Lucy Calautti, February 1987|one child by former marriage: Jessamyn Abigail|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|Budget|Finance|Indian Affairs|Select Committee on Ethics|was not a candidate for a second term to Senate seat he had won in 1986|subsequently elected by special election on December 4, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Quentin Burdick, whose term would have expired on January 3, 1995|took the oath of office on December 14, 1992, and continued his Senate service without interruption|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|36|ND||senator||BYRON L. DORGAN, Democrat, of Bismarck, ND|born in Dickinson, ND, May 14, 1942|graduated, Regent High School, 1961|B.S., University of North Dakota, 1965|M.B.A., University of Denver, 1966|North Dakota State Tax Commissioner, 1969-80, the only elected state tax commissioner in the nation|received 80 percent of the vote in 1976 tax commissioner reelection bid|chairman, Multi-State Tax Commission, 1972-74|executive committee member, National Association of Tax Administrators, 1972-75|selected by the Washington Monthly as one of the outstanding state officials in the United States, 1975|chosen by one of North Dakota's leading newspapers as the individual with the greatest influence on State government, 1977|elected to Congress, 1980|elected president of Democratic freshman class during first term|reelected, 1982, with 72 percent of the vote|reelected to Congress in 1984 with 78.5 percent of the vote, setting three election records in North Dakota--largest vote ever received by a statewide candidate, largest vote by a U.S. House candidate, and largest majority by a U.S. House candidate|his 242,000 votes in 1984 were the most received anywhere in the nation by an opposed House candidate|served on three congressional committees during first term in Congress: Agriculture, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs|named to the Ways and Means Committee, January 1983|called the real successor to Bill Langer and the State's most exciting office holder in generations, by the 1983 Book of America|1990 New York Times editorial said, ``Mr. Dorgan sets an example for political statesmanship''|named to Select Committee on Hunger in 1985|chairman, International Task Force on Select Committee on Hunger|reelected in 1986|reelected in 1988 with 71 percent of the votes, reelected again in 1990|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|first sworn in on December 15, 1992 to fill remainder of term in North Dakota's open Senate seat, then sworn in January 5, 1993 for six-year term|reelected on November 3, 1998|committees: Commerce, Science and Transportation|Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Indian Affairs|chairman, Democratic Policy Committee, 106th Congress|assistant Democratic Leader for Policy, 106th Congress|assistant Democratic floor leader, 104th and 105th Congress|assistant Democratic Floor Leader, ex officio, 106th Congress|married to Kim Dorgan|four children: Scott, Shelly (deceased), Brendon, and Haley.[[Page 203]]
106c|36|ND||rep|AT LARGE|EARL RALPH POMEROY, Democrat-NPL, of Valley City, ND|born on September 2, 1952 in Valley City|B.A. and J.D., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1974, 1979|graduate research in legal history at the University of Durham, England, 1975-76|attorney|admitted to North Dakota bar, 1979|North Dakota House of Representatives, 1980-84|insurance commissioner of North Dakota, 1985-92|president, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 1990|married Laurie Kirby, 1986|two children: Kathryn and Scott|member: Agriculture and International Relations committees|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||senator||MIKE DeWINE, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born in Springfield, OH, January 5, 1947|Yellow Springs High School|B.S., Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1969|graudated, J.D., Ohio Northern University, 1972|attorney, admitted to the Ohio State bar, 1972|Greene County assistant and prosecuting attorney, 1976-80|Ohio State Senator, 1980-82|U.S. Representative, 1983-91|Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, 1991-95|married the former Frances Stizvewing, 1967|eight children: Patrick, Jill, Becky, John, Brian, Alice, Mark, and Anna|committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Judiciary|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994.
106c|37|OH||senator||GEORGE V. VOINOVICH, Republican, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, on July 15, 1936|B.A., Ohio University, 1958|J.D., College of Law, Ohio State University, 1961|Honorary Doctorate of Law, Ohio University, 1981|Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration, Findlay University, 1993|public service: Assistant Attorney General, Ohio, 1963|member, Ohio House of Representatives, 1967-71|Cuyahoga County Auditor, 1971-76|Cuyahoga County Commissioner, 1977-78|Lieutenant Governor, Ohio, 1979|Mayor, Cleveland, OH, 1979-86|65th Governor of Ohio, 1990-98|President, National League of Cities, 1985|chairman, National Governor's Association, 1997-98|Catholic|married: Janet Voinovich|three children: George, Betsy, and Peter|committees: Governmental Affairs|Environment and Public Works|Small Business|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998.
106c|37|OH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|STEVE CHABOT, Republican, of Cincinnati, OH|born in Cincinnati, OH, January 22, 1953|attended LaSalle High School, Cincinnati|B.A., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1975|J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1978|former school teacher|private practice lawyer, 1978-94|Hamilton County commissioner, 1990-94|member, Cincinnati City Council, 1985-90|chairman, County Council's Urban Development and Law and Public Safety committees|married Donna Chabot, 1973|two children: Randy and Erica|committees: Judiciary, International Relations, Small Business|subcommittees: Commercial and Administrative Law, Crime, International Economic Policy and Trade, Africa and Empowerment|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ROB PORTMAN, Republican, of Cincinnati, OH|born in Cincinnati, December 19, 1955|graduated Cincinnati Country Day School|B.A., Dartmouth College, 1979|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1984|admitted to the Ohio and Washington, DC bars, 1984|attorney, private practice, (six years)|associate counsel to former President Bush, 1989|deputy assistant to the president and director, White House Office of Legislative Affairs, 1989-91|married June Dudley Portman, 1986|three children|committee: Ways and Means|subcommittees: Oversight and Social Security|cochair National Commission on Restructuring the Internal Revenue Service|elected by special election on May 4, 1993 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Gradison|reelected to the each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|TONY P. HALL, Democrat, of Dayton|born in Dayton, OH, January 16, 1942|graduated from Fairmont High School, Kettering, OH, 1960|A.B., Denison University, Granville, OH, 1964|Honory Doctor of Laws degrees from Asbury College and Eastern College|named Little All-American in football|most valuable player, Ohio Conference|Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-67|realtor|member, Ohio General Assembly--State Representative, 1969-72, State Senator, 1973-78|member: Montgomery County Democratic Party|board of managers, Air Force Museum Foundation|board of trustees, Holiday Aid|board of advisors, Aviation Trail, Inc.|advisory committee, Emergency Resource Bank of the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross|awards: United States Committee for UNICEF 1995 Children's Legislative Advocate Award|U.S. AID Presidential End Hunger Award|Distinguished Service Against Hunger Award from Bread of the World|Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund|Golden Apple Award from the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs|NCAA Silver Anniversary Award|Freedom Award from the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce|1992 Silver World Food Day medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations|married the former Janet Dick, 1972|one child: Jyl|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Republican, of Findlay, OH|born in Findlay, February 11, 1944, son of George Garver and Marilyn Maxine|graduated, Findlay Senior High School, 1962|B.A., government, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1966|J.D., Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, 1969|admitted to Ohio bar, 1969|FBI special agent, Washington, DC, Boston, and New York City, 1969-72|attorney, Oxley, Malone, Fitzgerald, Hollister, 1972-81|elected to Ohio House of Representatives, 1972, from 82nd District, which includes all or parts of four northwestern Ohio counties|reelected, 1974, 1976, 1978, and 1980|member: financial institutions committee and State government committee|ranking minority member, judiciary and criminal justice committee|member: Trinity Lutheran Church, Findlay, OH|American, Ohio, and Findlay Bar Associations|Sigma Chi Fraternity|Omicron Delta Kappa Men's Honorary Fraternity|the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI|Rotary International|Ohio Association of Township Trustees and Clerks|Ohio Farm Bureau|Findlay Area Chamber of Commerce|married to the former Patricia Pluguez of Philadelphia, 1971|one son, Chadd|committees: Commerce|subcommittees: chairman, Finance and Hazardous Materials|vice chairman, Telecommunications, Trade and Consumer Protection|elected to the 97th Congress, June 25, 1981, in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Tennyson Guyer|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|PAUL E. GILLMOR, Republican, of Old Fort, OH|born in Tiffin, OH, February 1, 1939|graduated, Old Fort High School, Old Fort, OH, 1957|B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 1961|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, 1964|served in the U.S. Air Force, captain, 1965-66|attorney|admitted to the Ohio bar, 1965|commenced practice in Tiffin, OH|Ohio State Senate, 1967-88|minority leader and president, Ohio State Senate|married the former Karen Lako, 1983|five children: Linda, Julie, Paul Michael, Adam, and Connor|vice chair, Commerce Committee|member, International Relations Committee|elected to the 101st Congress on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|TED STRICKLAND, Democrat, of Lucasville, OH: born in Lucasville, August 4, 1941|B.A., history, Asbury College, 1963|M. Div., Asbury College, 1967|M.A., 1967|M.A., Ph.D. (1980), counseling psychology, University of Kentucky|psychologist and educator: director of a Methodist children's home, professor at Shawnee State University, and consulting psychologist at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility|married to Francis Smith Strickland|elected to the 103rd and 105th Congresses|committee memberships during 103rd Congress: Education and Labor|Small Business|reelected to the 106th Congress|committee: Commerce.
106c|37|OH||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DAVID L. HOBSON, Republican, of Springfield, OH|born in Cincinnati, OH, October 17, 1936|graduated from Withrow High School, Cincinnati, 1954|B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 1958|J.D., Ohio State College of Law, Columbus, 1963|admitted to the Kentucky bar, 1965|airman, Ohio Air National Guard, 1958-63|businessman|member: VFW Post No. 1031, Springfield Rotary, Shrine Club No. 5121, Moose No. 536, Elks No. 51|member: board of Ohio Wesleyan University|appointed to Ohio State Senate, 1982|Ohio State Senator, 1984-90|majority whip, 1986-88|president pro tempore, 1988-90|married the former Carolyn Alexander, 1958|three children: Susan Marie, Lynn Martha, Douglas Lee|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Appropriations Committee.
106c|37|OH||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN A. BOEHNER, Republican, of West Chester, OH|born in Reading, OH, November 17, 1949|graduated, Moeller High School, Cincinnati, OH, 1968|B.S., Xavier University, 1977|president, Nucite Sales, Inc.|Ohio House of Representatives, 1984-90|ranking Republican member, Commerce and Labor Committee|Energy and Environment Committee|Judiciary and Criminal Justice|elected, Union Township Trustees, 1981|elected, president, Union Township Board of Trustees, 1984|member: St. John Catholic Church, Ohio Farm Bureau|Lakota Hills Homeowners Association|Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII|Union Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association Board, Butler County Mental Health Association cochair, YMCA Capital Campaign|Union Elementary School PTA|Middletown Chamber of Commerce|[[Page 209]]American Legion Post 218 of Middletown Butler County Trustees and Clerks Association|married the former Deborah Gunlack, 1973|two children: Lindsay, Tricia|elected to the 102nd Congress and each succeeding Congress|committees: Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|House Administration|chairman, Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
106c|37|OH||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|MARCY KAPTUR, Democrat, of Toledo, OH|born in Toledo on June 17, 1946|Roman Catholic|graduated, St. Ursula Academy, Toledo, 1964|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968|Master of Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974|attended University of Manchester, England, 1974|urban planner|assistant director for urban affairs, domestic policy staff, White House, 1977-79|member: American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners board of directors, National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs advisory committee, Gund Foundation, board of directors, University of Michigan Urban Planning Alumni Association|NAACP Urban League|Polish Museum|Polish American Historical Association|Lucas County Democratic Party Executive Committee|Democratic Women's Campaign Association|Lucas County Democratic Business and Professional Women's Club|Fulton County Democratic Women's Club|Little Flower Parish Church|member: Appropriations Committee|cochair: Congressional Competitiveness Caucus|House Auto Parts Task Force|Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition|Fair Trade Caucus|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DENNIS KUCINICH, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, October 8, 1946|B.A., M.A., speech and communications, Case Western Reserve University, 1973|editor, professor|Ohio Senate, 1994-96|named outstanding Ohio Senator by National Association of Social Workers for his work on health and social welfare issues|Mayor of Cleveland, 1977-79|Clerk of the Municipal Court, 1975-77|Cleveland City Councilman, 1969-75|one child, Jackie|committees: Education and the Workforce, Government Reform|subcommittees: Early Childhood, Youth and Families|Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations|National Economic Growth|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, OH, on September 10, 1949|B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1971|J.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1974|Prosecutor, Cuyahoga County, OH|Judge of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts|Baptist|married to Mervyn|one child|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Small Business|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JOHN R. KASICH, Republican, of Westerville, OH|born in McKees Rocks, PA, May 13, 1952|graduated, Sto-Rox High School, McKees Rocks, 1970|B.A., political science, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1974|administrative assistant to State Senator Donald Lukens, 1975-77|Ohio State Legislature, 1979-82|chairman, Committee on Health and Human Services|married to the former Karen Waldbillig|member: board of trustees, Concord Counseling Service, Westerville, Ohio|board of visitors, Les Aspen Center, Washington, DC|awards: Outstanding Young Men in America award, 1976|National Federation of Independent Business ``Guardian of Small Business'' award, 1983-1998|Citizens Against Government Waste ``Taxpayer's Hero'' award, 1990-1998|Americans for Tax Reform ``Friend of the Taxpayer'' award,[[Page 211]]1995-1998|Food Distributors International ``Thomas Jefferson Award for Distinguished Service,'' 1992-1998|Watchdogs of the Treasury ``Golden Bulldog'' award, 1983-1996|Northland Community Council ``President's Award,'' 1981-1982|Ohio Health Care Association ``Buckeye Award,'' 1992|elected to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Armed Services|chairman, Budget.
106c|37|OH||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|SHERROD BROWN, Democrat, of Lorain, OH|born on November 9, 1952 in Mansfield, OH|B.A., Yale University, 1974|M.A., education, Ohio State University, 1979|M.A., Public Administration, Ohio State University, 1981|Ohio House of Representatives, 1975-83|Ohio Secretary of State, 1983-91|Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America|two children: Emily and Elizabeth|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS C. SAWYER, Democrat, of Akron, OH|born in Akron on August 15, 1945|graduated Buchtel High School, Akron, 1963|B.A., University of Akron, 1968|M.A., University of Akron, 1970|former public school teacher|adminstrator, State school for delinquent boys|legislative agent, Public Utilities Commission|Ohio House of Representatives (chairman, Education Committee and member, Ohio Board of Regents), 1977-83|mayor of Akron, 1984-86|married the former Joyce Handler, 1968|one child, Amanda|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|DEBORAH PRYCE, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born on July 29, 1951 in Warren, OH|B.A., cum laude, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1973|J.D., Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH, 1976|attorney|admitted to the Ohio bar in 1976|administrative law judge, Ohio Department of Insurance, 1976-78|first assistant city prosecutor, senior assistant city attorney, and assistant city attorney, Columbus City Attorney's Office, 1978-85|judge, Franklin County Municipal Court, presiding judge for two terms|Ohio Supreme Court Victims of Crime Award, 1986-92|attorney, Hamilton, Kramer, Myers & Cheek, 1992|YWCA Woman of the Year Award, 1995|member, Ohio Supreme Court Committee on Dispute Resolution|chairperson, Municipal Court Subcommittee|member: Jail Capacity Management Board, Domestic Violence Task Force, Corrections Planning Board, Alliance for Cooperative Justice Policy Board, Columbus Inns of Court and Action for Children, Franklin County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMH) Advisory Committee|American Council of Young Political Leaders, delegate to Australia, 1986|session member, former deacon and stewardship chair, Indianola Presbyterian Church|married Randy Walker, 1980|two children: Kelly and Caroline|103rd Congress freshman class interim|103rd Congress freshman class policy director|104th Congress transition team|elected Republican Conference Secretary|Rules Committee, Legislative Process Subcommittee|former member, Banking and Financial Services, Government Operations Committee|assistant majority whip, NRCC Executive Committee|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|RALPH REGULA, Republican, of Navarre, OH|born in Beach City, OH, December 3, 1924|B.A., Mount Union College, Alliance, OH, 1948|LL.B., William McKinley School of Law, Canton, OH, 1952|U.S. Navy, 1944-46|attorney at law|admitted to Ohio bar and began practice in Navarre, OH, 1952|Ohio House of Representatives, 1965-66, and Ohio Senate, 1967-72|member: Ohio State Board of Education, 1960-64|Saint Timothy Episcopal Church, Massillon, OH|board of trustees, Mount Union College|honorary member, board of advisors, Walsh College|Kiwanis|Grange|trustee, Stark County Historical Society|married Mary Ann Rogusky, 1950|three children: Martha, David, and Richard|committee: Appropriations|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|JAMES A. TRAFICANT, Jr., Democrat, of Poland, OH|born in Youngstown, OH, May 8, 1941, son of James A., Sr., and Agnes Traficant|graduated, Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown, 1959|B.S., education, University of Pittsburgh, 1963|M.S., administration, 1973, and M.S., counseling, Youngstown State University, 1976|sheriff, Mahoning County, Youngstown, 1981-85|executive director, Mahoning County Drug Program, Inc., 1970-81|consumer finance director, Youngstown Community Action Program|instructed classes on drugs and alcohol, Youngstown State University and Kent State University|national lecturer, drug and alcohol abuse and juvenile problems|drug and alcohol abuse instructor, Ohio Peace Officer Training Institute and Ohio State Highway Patrol|State manager, Girard Life Insurance|committee: Transportation and Infrastructure|ranking member, Coast Guard and Maritime Transporation Subcommittee|married to the former Patricia Choppa|two children: Robin and Elizabeth|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT W. NEY, Republican, of St. Clairsville, OH|born in Wheeling, WV, July 5, 1954|graduated, St. John's High School, Bellaire, OH|B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus|Ohio House of Representatives, 1981-82 and Ohio Senate, 1984-94, Ohio Senate Chairman, Finance Committee|member: Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, and NRA|two children: Robert William II and Kayla Marie|committees: Banking and Financial Services|House Oversight, Vice Chairman Transportation and Infrastructure|deputy whip|elected to the 104th Congress|relected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|37|OH||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE, Republican, of Madison Village, OH|born on July 22, 1954|graduated, Cleveland Heights High School, 1972|B.A., University of Michigan, 1976|J.D., Cleveland State University, 1979|assistant public defender, Lake County, OH, Public Defender's Office, 1980-83|associated with Painesville firm of Cannon, Stern, Aveni and Krivok, 1983-86|Baker, Hackenberg and Collins, 1986-88|prosecuting attorney, Lake County, OH, 1988-94|served on the Lake County Budget Commission|executive board of the Lake County Narcotics Agency|chairman, County Task Force on Domestic Violence|trustee, Cleveland Policy Historical Society|director, Regional Forensic Laboratory|member: Lake County Association of Police Chiefs, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and National District Attorneys Association|appointed to serve as a fellow of the American College of Prosecuting Attorneys|married Susan LaTourette|four children: Sarah, Sam, Clare, and Amy|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit|General Oversight|Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources|Postal Service|Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials, and Pipeline Transportation|Ground Transportation|Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|38|OK||senator||DON NICKLES, Republican, of Ponca City, OK|born in Ponca City, December 6, 1948|graduated, Ponca City High School, 1967|B.S., business administration, Oklahoma State University, 1971|served in National Guard, 1970-76|vice president and general manager, Nickles Machine Corporation|served in Oklahoma State Senate, 1979-80|cofounder and member, Oklahoma Coalition for Peace Through Strength|served on the boards of: Ponca City United Way, St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Council, Chamber of Commerce, Kay County Council for Retarded Children|chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1988-90|chairman, Republican Policy Committee, 1991-95|assistant majority leader, since 1996|member: Rotary Club|Fellowship of Christian Athletes|married to the former Linda Lou Morrison|four children: Don, Jenny, Kim, and Robyn|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1981|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
106c|38|OK||senator||JAMES M. INHOFE, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Des Moines, IA, on November 17, 1934|graduated Central High School, Tulsa, OK, 1953|B.A., University of Tulsa, OK, 1959|served in the U.S. Army, private first class, 1957-58|businessman|active pilot|president, Quaker Life Insurance Company|Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1967-69|Oklahoma State Senate, 1969-77|Mayor of Tulsa, OK, 1978-84|member, First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa|married to the former Kay Kirkpatrick|four children: Jim, Perry, Molly, and Katy|five grandchildren|committees: Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Indian Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994, finishing the unexpired term of Senator David Boren|reelected on November 5, 1996.
106c|38|OK||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|STEVE LARGENT, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Tulsa, September 28, 1954|graduated from Putnam City High School|B.S., University of Tulsa, 1976|professional athlete: National Football League|pass receiver, Seattle Seahawks|inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,[[Page 216]]1995|proprietor, advertising and marketing consulting firm|serves on advisory board, Tulsa Area Salvation Army|attends Fellowship Bible Church, Tulsa|married Terry Largent|four children: Casie, Kyle, Kelly, and Kramer|committees: Budget, Science, Commerce|subcommittees: Energy and Environment, Space and Aeronautics|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|38|OK||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|THOMAS ALLEN COBURN, Republican, of Muskogee, OK|born in Casper, WY, March 14, 1948|graduated, Central High School, Muskogee, OK, 1966|B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1970|Oklahoma University Medical School, 1983|manufacturing manager, Coburn Ophthalmic Division, Coburn Optical Industries, 1970-78|family physician, 1983-present|member: American Medical Association, Oklahoma State Medical Association, East Central County Medical Society, American Academy of Family Practice|member, First Baptist Church, ordained deacon|teacher, adult classes, First Baptist Church|promise keepers, Medical Mission Trip to Iraq and Haiti|married Carolyn Denton Coburn, 1968|three children: Callie Coburn Bonds, Katie Coburn Boatright, and Sarah.
106c|38|OK||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WES WATKINS, Republican, of Stillwater, OK|born in DeQueen, AR, December 15, 1938|B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University|president, World Export Services, Inc., an oil, real estate, and telecommunications investment company|served 14 years in U.S. House of Representatives (1977-91)|founding member, Congressional Trade Caucus|past president, House Rural Caucus and U.S. Congress Prayer Breakfast Group|served two years in Oklahoma Senate|married to Lou Watkins|three children, three grandchildren|committee: Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 217]]
106c|38|OK||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JULIUS C. WATTS, Jr., Republican, of Norman, OK|born in Eufaula, OK, November 18, 1957|graduated Eufaula High School, 1976|B.A., journalism, University of Oklahoma|quarterback, CFL, 1981-86|ordained minister, 1993|youth minister, 1987-95|Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 1991-95|commission chairman, 1992-95|served on the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, Electricity Committee of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners|member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Oklahoma Special Olympics|national speaking tour, Anti-Drug Campaign|honorary chairman, Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation|married Frankie Jean Watts in 1977|five children: LaKesha, Jerrell, Jennifer, Julia, and Troy.
106c|38|OK||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ERNEST J. ISTOOK, Jr., Republican, of Oklahoma City, OK|born in Fort Worth, TX, on February 11, 1950|graduated, Castleberry High School, Ft. Worth, 1967|B.A., Baylor University, 1971|J.D., Oklahoma City University, 1976|attorney|admitted to the Oklahoma bar, 1977|reporter, WKY, KOMA, 1972-77|city councilman, Warr Acres, 1982-86|library board chairman, Oklahoma City, 1985-86|director, Warr Acres Chamber of Commerce, 1986-92|Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 1986-92|married the former Judy Bills, 1973|five children: Butch, Chad, Amy, Diana, and Emily|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeding Congress.
106c|38|OK||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRANK DEAN LUCAS, Republican, of Cheyenne, OK|born in Cheyenne, January 6, 1960|attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1982|rancher and farmer|served in Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 1989-94|secretary, House Republican Caucus, 1991-94|member: Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, and Oklahoma Shorthorn Association|married to Lynda Bradshaw Lucas|three children: Jessica, Ashlea, and Grant|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|39|OR||senator||RON WYDEN, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Wichita, KS, on May 3, 1949|graduated from Palo Alto High School, 1967|B.A. in political science, with distinction, Stanford University, 1971|J.D., University of Oregon Law School, 1974|attorney|member, American Bar Association|former director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly|former public member, Oregon State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|cofounder and codirector, Oregon Gray Panthers, 1974-80|married the former Laurie Oseran, 1978|two children: Adam David and Lilly Anne|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on January 30, 1996, to fill the unexpired term of Senator Bob Packwood|committees: Budget|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Special Committee on Aging.
106c|39|OR||senator||GORDON HAROLD SMITH, Republican, of Pendleton, OR|born May 25, 1952, in Pendleton, B.A., 1976, Brigham Young University|LL.B, 1979, Southwestern University|served as law clerk to Justice H. Vernon Payne of the New Mexico Supreme Court and practiced law in Arizona|elected to State of Oregon Senate, 1993|elected Oregon Senate President, 1994|president/owner of Smith Frozen Foods, Inc., since 1981|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|married: Sharon Lankford Smith, 1975|three children: Brittany, Garrett, and Morgan|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996.
106c|39|OR||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID WU, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Taiwan on April 8, 1955|moved to the United States, with his family, in October, 1961|married: Michelle|one child: Matthew|education: B.S., Stanford University, 1977|attended, Harvard University Medical School|law degree, Yale University, 1982|profession: lawyer|co-founder of Cohen & Wu (law firm), 1988|first Chinese American member of the U.S. House of Representatives|vice chairman, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus|member, New Democrat Coalition|committees: Education and the Workforce|Science|subcommittees: Early Childhood, Youth and Families|Employer-Employee Relations|Space and Aeronautics|Technology|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|39|OR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|GREGORY PAUL WALDEN, Republican, of Hood River, OR|born on January 10, 1957, in The Dalles, OR|married to Mylene Walden|one child: Anthony David Walden|graduated from the University of Oregon, 1981|B.S. in Journalism|owner, Columbia Gorge Broadcasters, Inc.|member, and Assistant Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 1995-97|member, Oregon State House of Representatives, 1989-95, and Majority Leader, 1991-93|National Republican Legislators Association Legislator of the Year, 1993|Oregon Jaycees Outstanding Young Oregonian, 1991|member, Associated Oregon Industries|Oregon Health Sciences Foundation|Hood River Rotary Club|Hood River Elk's Club|National Federation of Independent Business|Hood River Chamber of Commerce|Hood River Memorial Hospital|Columbia Bancorp|committees: Agriculture|Resources|Government Reform|subcommittees: Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry|Risk Management, Research, and Speciality Crops|Energy and Mineral Resources|Water and Power|Government Management, Information, and Technology|National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|39|OR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|EARL BLUMENAUER, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born on August 16, 1948 in Portland|graduated from Centennial High School|Lewis and Clark College, J.D., Northwestern School of Law|assistant to the president, Portland State University|served in Oregon State Legislature 1973-78|chaired revenue and school finance committee|Multnomah County Commissioner, 1978-85|Portland City Commissioner 1986-96|served on Governor's Commission on Higher Education, National League of Cities Transportation Committee, National Civic League board of directors, Oregon Environmental Council, Oregon Public Broadcasting|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on May 21, 1996, to fill the vacancy created by Representative Ron Wyden's election to the Senate, two children: Jon and Anne.
106c|39|OR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|PETER A. DeFAZIO, Democrat, of Springfield, OR|born in Needham, MA, May 27, 1947|B.A., Tufts University, 1969|M.S., University of Oregon, 1977|aide to Representative Jim Weaver, 1977-82|Lane County commissioner, 1983-86|committees: Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|39|OR||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DARLENE HOOLEY, Democrat, of West Linn, OR|born on April 4, 1939|B.S., education, Oregon State University|teacher and girls' sports coach|past member: Oregon House of Representatives, West Linn City Council, Clackamas County Board of Commissioners|two children, Chad and Erin|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Budget|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||senator||ARLEN SPECTER, Republican, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Wichita, KS, February 12, 1930|graduated, Russell High School, Russell, KS, 1947|University of Pennsylvania, 1951, B.A., international relations, Phi Beta Kappa|Yale Law School, LL.B., 1956|board of editors, Law Journal|served in U.S. Air Force, 1951-53, attaining rank of first lieutenant|member, law firm of Dechert, Price and Rhoads before and after serving two terms as district attorney of Philadelphia, 1966-74|married the former Joan Levy, who was elected to the city council of Philadelphia in 1979|two sons: Shanin and Stephen|served as assistant counsel to the Warren Commission, 1964|served on Pennsylvania's State Planning Board, The White House Conference on Youth, The National Commission on Criminal Justice, and the Peace Corps National Advisory Council|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1980|reelected in 1986, 1992, and 1998|committees: Appropriations|Governmental Affairs|Judiciary|chairman, Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies|Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition|Defense|Foreign Operations|Immigration|International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services|Investigations|chairman, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education|Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring, and the District of Columbia|Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information|Transportation.
106c|40|PA||senator||RICHARD JOHN SANTORUM, Republican, of Mount Lebanon, PA|born in Winchester, VA, May 10, 1958|graduated Carmel High School, 1976|B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1980|M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1981|J.D., Dickinson School of Law, 1986|admitted to the Pennsylvania bar|member: Rotary, Bethel Park USC|Italian Sons and Daughters Association|Knights of Columbus|Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Advisory Board|Tyrolean Society, Western Pennsylvania|Sons of Italy|administrative assistant to State Senator J. Doyle Corman (R.-Centre), 1981-86: director of the Senate Local Government Committee, 1981-84|director of the Senate Transportation Committee, 1984-86|associate attorney, Kirkpatrick and Lockhart, Pittsburgh, PA, 1986-90|married Karen Garver Santorum, 1990|four children: Elizabeth Anne, Richard John, Jr., Daniel James, Sarah Maria|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: chairman, Forestry, Conservation and Rural Revitalization|chairman, Acquisition and Technology|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994.
106c|40|PA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT A. BRADY, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 7, 1945|graduated from St. Thomas More High School|carpenter|union official|assistant Sergeant-At-Arms, Philadelphia City Council, 1975-83|Deputy Mayor for Labor, W. Wilson Goode Administration|consultant to Pennsylvania State Senate|Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner|Board of Director's, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority|Democratic Party Executive|ward leader|chairman, Philadelphia Democratic Party|member of Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, and Democratic National Committee|Catholic|married: Debra Brady|two children: Robert and Kimberly|committees: Armed Services|Small Business|elected to the 105th Congress on May 21, 1998, to fill the unexpired term of Representative Tom Foglietta|reelected to each succeeding Congress
106c|40|PA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CHAKA FATTAH, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia|attended Overbrook High School, Community College of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School|M.A., University of Pennsylvania's Fels School of State and Local Government, 1986|Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government|recognized for outstanding leadership in Time magazine, and in Ebony magazine as one of 50 Future Leaders|recipient, Pennsylvania Public Interest Coalition's State Legislator of the Year Award|Pennsylvania State Senate, 1988-94|State House of Representatives, 1982-88|created the Jobs Project|in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, sponsored 1987 Employment Opportunities Act|supported Ben Franklin Technology Center, a conduit for securing government contracts for African-American and women-owned businesses|founded Graduate Opportunities Conference|chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency|convened and led a task force, Child Development Initiative|supported measures to reform the Philadelphia Housing Authority|formed the Drug-Free Program|founded American Cities Conference and Foundation|trustee, Lincoln University and Community College of Philadelphia|member, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church|married to the former Patricia Renfroe, Esq.|three children|committees: Government Reform|Education and the Workforce|House Administration|Standards of Official[[Page 225]]Conduct|subcommittees: ranking member, Postal Service|Early Childhood, Youth, and Families|Post Secondary Education and Lifelong Learning.
106c|40|PA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROBERT A. BORSKI, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia on October 20, 1948|graduated, Frankford High School, Philadelphia, 1966|B.A., University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 1971|former stockbroker|member, Philadelphia Stock Exchange|elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1976, 1978, and 1980|five children: Jill, Darci, Jen, Robert, and Maggie|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|RON KLINK, Democrat, of Jeannette, PA|born September 23, 1951, in Canton, OH|graduated Meyersdale High School, 1969|reporter and anchorman, KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh, PA|awards: Associated Press, Golden Quill|member: Youngwood (PA) Volunteer Fire Department|board member, Forbes Road Vocational Technical School, Monroeville, PA|partner, Dagwood's Restaurant|married the former Linda Hogan, August 27, 1977|two children, Matthew and Juliana|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN E. PETERSON, Republican, of Pleasantville, PA|born in Titusville, PA, December 25, 1938|attended Pennsylvania State University|served in U.S. Army, 1958-64|past owner of supermarket|served in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1977-84, and in Pennsylvania Senate, 1985-96|Pleasantville borough councilman, 1968-77|past president: Pleasantville Lions Club, Titusville Chamber of Commerce, Pleasantville PTA, and Pleasantville Borough Council|formerly served on: board of directors of Titusville Hospital and University of Pittsburgh's Titusville and Bradford campuses, advisory board of Pennsylvania State University School of Forest Resources, and advisory committee of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health|married Saundra J. Watson in 1966|one son, Richard|member, Resources and Educational Opportunities committees|elected to the 105th Congress, reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|TIM HOLDEN, Democrat, of St. Clair, PA|born in Pottsville, PA, on March 5, 1957|attended St. Clair High School, St. Clair|Fork Union Military Academy|University of Richmond, Richmond, VA|B.A., Bloomsburg State College, 1980|sheriff of Schuylkill County, PA, 1985-93|licensed insurance broker and real estate agent, John J. Holden Insurance Agency and Holden Realty Company, St. Clair|member: Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association, Fraternal Order of Police, St. Clair Fish and Game Association, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1533|Rural Health Care Caucus|Blue Dog Coalition|Steel Caucus|Sportsmens Causus|Firefighter's Caucus|Congressional Hellenic Caucus|Ad Hoc Committee of Irish Affairs|co-[[Page 227]]chair, Correctional Officers Caucus|co-chair, Law Enforcement Caucus|co-chair, Northeast Agriculture Caucus|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|CURT WELDON, Republican, of Aston, PA|born in Marcus Hook, PA, on July 22, 1947|B.A., West Chester State College, PA, 1969|graduate work, Cabrini College, Wayne, PA|Temple and St. Joseph's Universities, Philadelphia, PA|administrator and teacher|mayor of Marcus Hook Borough, 1977-82|member, Delaware County Council, 1981-86|chairman, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission|member: Lower Delco Lions Club, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, American Red Cross in Media, Marcus Hook Fire Company, Viscose Fire Company, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Neumann College, Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Delaware County Community Action Agency, Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund, Boy Scout Troop No. 418, Darby-Colwyn-William Penn School District Education Association|awards: 1984 Man of the Year from Delaware County Irish-American Association|1984 Man of the Year from the Chester Business and Professional Association|married the former Mary Gallagher in 1972|five children: Karen, Kristen, Kimberly, Curt, and Andrew|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES C. GREENWOOD, Republican, of Erwinna, PA|born on May 4, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA|graduated, Council Rock High School|B.A., Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, 1973|legislative assistant, Pennsylvania State Representative John S. Renninger, 1972-76|head house parent, The Woods Schools, 1974-76|campaign coordinator, Renninger for Congress Committee, 1976|caseworker, Bucks County Children and Youth Social Service Agency, 1977-80|Pennsylvania State Representative, 1980-86|Pennsylvania State Senator, 1986-93|chairman: Joint State Government Commission Task Force on Services to Children and Youth, Pennsylvania Legislative Children's Caucus|member, Joint State Government Commission Task Force on Commonwealth Efficiency Study|vice chairman, Assembly on the Legislature of the National Conference of State Legislatures|board of directors: Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency|member: Governor's Commission for Children and Families, Children's Trust Fund Board, Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee|Committee on the Environment of the Eastern Regional Conference of the Council of State Governments, Permanency Planning Task Force|board of directors: Bucks County Council on Alcoholism, Parents Anonymous, Today Inc., The Woods Schools|Public Citizen of the Year, 1990|Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, Guardian of Small Business Award, 1989 and 1991|Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Citizens, Outstanding Legislator, 1989|Progressive Education for Rubella Children Award, 1987|Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Distinguished Service Award, 1987|National Head Injury Foundation, Award of Appreciation, 1986|Humane Society of the United States Award, 1983|committees: Commerce|Education and the Work Force|subcommittees: Early Childhood, Youth and Families|Health and Environment|Finance and Hazardous Materials|Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning|married to the former Christina Paugh|three children: Robert, Laura, Kathryn|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BUD SHUSTER, Republican, of Everett, PA|born in Glassport, PA, January 23, 1932|B.S., University of Pittsburgh|M.B.A., Duquesne University|Ph.D., American University|served in the U.S. Army (infantry and counterintelligence)|former vice president of RCA's computer division and founder and chairman of a computer software company (NYSE)|member: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Chi (Significant Sig Award), ODK, Chowder and Marching Society|married Patricia Rommel|five children: Peg, Bill, Deb, Bob, and Gia|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|elected president of the 46-member GOP freshman class|reelected to each succeeding Congress, winning both Republican and Democratic nominations (1976, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994)|delegate, Republican National Convention (1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996)|elected chairman of the Republican Policy Committee for the 96th Congress|[[Page 229]]appointed member of House Budget Committee|elected as ranking member of full Public Works and Transportation Committee|chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee|serves on Select Intelligence Committee|elected chairman of the National Transportation Policy Study Commission|authored award winning book, ``Believing In America'' (William Morrow), 1983|paperback edition (Berkeley), 1984|member, The Authors Guild.
106c|40|PA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DON SHERWOOD, Republican, of Tunkhannock, PA|born on March 5, 1941, in Nicholson, PA|education: Nicholson Elementary School|Lackawanna Trail High School|Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School|Dartmouth College, degree in Economics|military: U.S. Army, 1963-65, active duty service as a 1st Lieutenant|profession: small businessman|owner and chief executive officer of Sherwood Chevrolet and Horiacher-Sherwood Forestry Equipment|business organizations: vice president, Northeastern Pennsylvania Chevrolet Dealers Association|director, Pennsylvania Chevrolet Dealers Area Marketing Group|Pennsylvania Hardware Lumber Manufacturing Association|Pennsylvania Farmers Association|married: Carol Evans, 1972|three children: Jesse, Dana, and Maria|public service: Tunkhannock Area School Board, 1975-98|committees: Armed Services|Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: Aviation|Forests and Forest Health|Military Readiness|National Parks and Public Lands|Research and Development|Water Resources and the Environment|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|PAUL E. KANJORSKI, Democrat, of Nanticoke, PA|born in Nanticoke, April 2, 1937|U.S. Capitol Page School, Washington, DC, 1954|attended, Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA|served in U.S. Army, private, 1960-61|attorney, admitted to Pennsylvania State bar, 1966|began practice in Wilkes Barre, PA, November 7, 1966|committees: House Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|ranking member: Capital Markets, Securities, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee|married to the former Nancy Marie Hickerson|one daughter, Nancy|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JOHN P. MURTHA, Democrat, of Johnstown, PA|graduated, Ramsey High School, Mount Pleasant, PA|Kiskiminetas Spring School|B.A. in economics, University of Pittsburgh|graduate study at Indiana University of Pennsylvania|married Joyce Bell|three children: Donna Sue and twin sons, John and Patrick|served in Marine Corps as an enlisted Marine commissioned as an officer|discharged as a first lieutenant|maintained active reserve officer status|volunteered for one year of active duty in Vietnam as a major|served with 1st Marines, a Marine infantry regiment, 1966-67, south of Danang|awarded Bronze Star Medal with combat ``V'', two Purple Heart medals, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and service medals|retired colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves|elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1969, served continuously until elected to U.S. House of Representatives|recipient of Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal and Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal (the commonwealth's two highest honors)|created the John P. Murtha Award for student assistance at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown|received Honorary Doctor of Humanities, Mount Aloysius Junior College|elected to the 93rd Congress, February 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Appropriations Committee.
106c|40|PA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL, Democrat, of Montgomery County, PA|born on September 3, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA|graduated from William Penn Charter School, Boston University, and Temple Unviersity School of Law|served as a State Representative, for the Abington area, 1976-84|served as a County Commissioner for Montgomery County, PA, 1992-98|married Francesca Montori, 1977|two children: Mary and Jake|committees: Budget|International Relations|subcommittees: International Economic Policy and Trade|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM J. COYNE, Democrat, of Pittsburgh|born in Pittsburgh, PA August 24, 1936|graduated, Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, 1954|graduated, Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, 1965, B.S. accounting|served in U.S. Army, 1955-57, Korea|member: Pennsylvania State Legislature, 1970-72|Pittsburgh City Council, 1974-80, Pittsburgh Housing Authority, and Governor's Justice Commission|chairman, public works committee|board member, Opportunities Industrialization Center|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to[[Page 232]]each succeeding Congress|member, Ways and Means Committee|subcommittees: Oversight, Human Resources|Congressional Steel and Human Rights Caucuses|Steering Committee for the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition.
106c|40|PA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|PATRICK J. TOOMEY, Republican, of Allentown, PA|born on November 17, 1961, in Providence, RI|education: B.A., Harvard University, 1984|professional: investment banker|international financial consultant|restauranteur|elected to Allentown, PA, Government Study Commission, 1994|religion: Catholic|married to Kris Toomey|committees: Budget|Banking and Financial Services|Small Business|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH R. PITTS, Republican, of Kennett Square, PA|born in Lexington, KY, October 10, 1939|B.A., philosophy and religion, Asbury College, KY|served in U.S. Air Force, 1963-69, rising from second lieutenant to captain|nursery business owner and operator|math and science teacher, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA, 1969-72|teacher, Mortonsville Elementary School, Versailles, KY|member: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1972-96, serving as chairman of Appropriations Committee, 1989-96, and of Labor Relations Committee, 1981-88|married the former Virginia M. Pratt in 1961|three children: Karen, Carol, and Daniel|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 233]]
106c|40|PA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE GEKAS, Republican, of Harrisburg, PA|born in Harrisburg on April 14, 1930|graduated, William Penn High School, 1948|B.A., Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, 1952|LL.B. and J.D., Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, 1958|served as corporal in U.S. Army, 1953-55|attorney, admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1959, and commenced practice in Harrisburg|served as assistant district attorney, Dauphin County, PA, 1960-66|Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1966-74|Pennsylvania Senate, 1976-82|member: American Judicature Society|Harrisburg Historical Society|board of trustees, Orthodox Church of Greater Harrisburg|Police Athletic League|March of Dimes Campaign|Cancer Crusade|United Church of Harrisburg|married the former Evangeline Charas in 1971|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Democrat, of Swissvale, PA|born in Swissvale, PA, August 5, 1953|graduated, Swissvale Area High School, 1971|B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1975|co-owner, Eastgate Insurance Agency, Inc., 1983|elected and served as finance and recreation chairman, Swissvale, Borough Council, 1977-81|member: Leadership Pittsburgh Alumni Association, Lions Club, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and Penn State Alumni Association|member: Democratic Caucus, Democratic Study Group, Pennsylvania Democratic Delegation, Congressional Steel Caucus, Travel and Tourism CMO,[[Page 234]]AdHoc Committee on Irish Affairs, and National Italian-American Foundation|married Susan Beth Doyle, 1975|four children: Michael, David, Kevin, and Alexandra|committees: Science, Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: Basic Research, Energy and Environment, Hospitals and Health Care|elected November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress
106c|40|PA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM F. GOODLING, Republican, of Jacobus, PA|born December 5, 1927 in Loganville, PA|graduated from William Penn Senior High School, York, PA|B.S., University of Maryland|M.Ed, Western Maryland College|doctoral studies, Pennsylvania State University|various teaching positions including principal, West York Area High School|supervisor of student teachers for Pennsylvania State University|superintendent, Spring Grove Area schools|president, Dallastown area School Board|served in U.S. Army, 1946-48|member: Lions, various health associations, and Loganville United Methodist Church|married to the former Hilda Wright|two children: Todd and Jennifer|committees: chair, Education and the Workforce|International Relations|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|FRANK R. MASCARA, Democrat, of Charleroi, PA|born January 19, 1930|graduated from Belle Vernon High School, Belle Vernon, PA|B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA|served in the U.S. Army, 1946-47|educator, businessman and public accountant|Washington County controller, 1974-80|chairman, Washington County commissioners, 1980-94|former member, California University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees|Port of Pittsburgh former commissioner|former member, Middle Monongahela Valley Industrial Development Authority|National Society of Public Accountants, 1954|married Dolores Mascara, 1954|four children: Frank, Karen, Mark, and Jon|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|40|PA||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|PHIL S. ENGLISH, Republican, of Erie, PA|born in Erie, June 20, 1956|B.A., University of Pennsylvania, political science|chief of staff, State Senator Melissa Hart|executive director, State Senate Finance Committee|married Christiane Weschler-English, 1992|committees: Small Business|Ways and Means|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|41|PR||rep|RESIDENT COMMISSIONER|CARLOS ROMERO-BARCELO, New Progressive Party, of San Juan, born on September 4, 1932 in Santurce|B.A., Yale University, 1953|LL.B., J.D., University of Puerto Rico, 1956|attorney|president, Citizens for State 51, 1965-67|mayor of San Juan, 1969-77|member, board of directors, U.S. Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities, 1976|president, National League of Cities, 1976|president, New Progressive Party, 1974-85 and 1989-92|elected Governor of Puerto Rico, 1977-85|chairman, Southern Governors Association, 1980-81|Senate of Puerto Rico, 1986-89|honorary degree, LL.D., University of Bridgeport, 1977|awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Hispanic Magazine, 1993|U.S. Attorney General's Medal for Eminent Public Service, U.S. Department of Justice, 1981|Special Gold Medal Award, Achievements in Bilingual Education, Spanish Institute, New York, 1979|James J. and Jane Hoey Award for Interracial Justice, Catholic Interracial Council, New York, 1977|Outstanding Young Man of the Year, Jaycees, 1968|author, ``Statehood Is for the Poor,'' New Progressive Party, 1978|author, article, ``U.S.A.: The Case for Statehood,'' Foreign Affairs, 1980|married Kathleen R. Donnelly, 1966|four children: Carlos, Andres, Juan Carlos, and Melinda|elected as a Democrat/New Progessive Party candidate on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|42|RI||senator||JACK REED, Democrat, of Cranston, RI|born in Providence, RI, November 12, 1949|graduated, La Salle Academy, Providence, RI, 1967|B.S., U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1971|M.P.P., Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1973|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1982|served in the U.S. Army, 1967-79|associate professor, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1978-79|2nd BN (Abn) 504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC|platoon leader, company commander, battalion staff officer, 1973-77|military awards: Army commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, ranger, senior parachutist, jumpmaster, expert infantryman's badge|lawyer|admitted to the Washington, DC bar, 1983|elected to the Rhode Island State Senate, 1985-90|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 5, 1996 for the six-year term beginning January 7, 1997.
106c|42|RI||senator||LINCOLN D. CHAFEE, Republican, of Warwick, RI|born in Warwick, RI|March 26, 1953|education: Brown University, B.A. degree in Classics, 1975|after graduation he attended horseshoeing school in Bozeman, MT|professional: blacksmith|Cranston Print Works|Rhode Island Forging Steel|and General Dynamics' Electric Boat|public service: elected to the Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1985|Warwick, RI, City Council, 1986|and Warwick, RI, Mayor, 1992|in 1998 he was elected by his peers as President of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns|married to the former Stephanie Danforth|three children: Louisa, Caleb, and Thea|appointed to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1999.
106c|42|RI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PATRICK JOSEPH KENNEDY, Democrat, of Providence, RI|born on July 14, 1967, in Brighton, MA|graduated, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA|B.A., Providence College, Providence, RI, 1991|Rhode Island State Legislature, 1988-94|member: Rhode Island Special Olympics (board of directors), Rhode Island March of Dimes, Rhode Island Lung Association, Rhode Island Mental Health Association, Rhode Island Chapter of National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse|elected to the 104th, and each succeeding, Congress.
106c|42|RI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BOB WEYGAND, Democrat, of North Kingstown, RI|born on May 10, 1948|B.F.A., 1971, and B.S., civil and environmental engineering, 1976, University of Rhode Island|landscape architect|former Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island|served in Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1985-93, providing leadership on environmental protection issues and housing and land use policy reform|chaired state delegation, White House Conference on Aging, 1995|named Legislator of the Year by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, 1988|Leadership Award, American Planning Association, 1992|former board member, Save the Bay|past president and director, Rhode Island Parks Association|past chairman: Rhode Island Small Business Advocacy Council, Rhode Island Long Term Care Coordinating Council, Rhode Island Land Use Commission, Rhode Island Scenic Highway Board|member: United Way of Rhode Island, Meeting Street Center, Big Brothers of Rhode Island|married to the former Frances A. Scullian|three children: Jennifer, Allison, and Robert, Jr.|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|43|SC||senator||STROM THURMOND, Republican, of Aiken, SC|attorney and educator|committees: chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee|ranking member, Judiciary|senior member, Veterans' Affairs. Family: born December 5, 1902, in Edgefield, SC|son of John William and Eleanor Gertrude (Strom) Thurmond|married Jean Crouch, 1947 (deceased January 6, 1960)|married Nancy Moore, 1968|four children: Nancy Moore (deceased April 14, 1993), James Strom II, Juliana Gertrude, and Paul Reynolds. Education: 1923 graduate of Clemson University|studied law at night under his father, admitted to South Carolina bar, 1930, and admitted to practice in all federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Professional career: teacher and athletic coach (1923-29), county superintendent of education (1929-33), city attorney and county attorney (1930-38), State Senator (1933-38), circuit judge (1938-46), Governor of South Carolina (1947-51), serving as chairman of Southern Governors Conference (1950)|practiced law in Edgefield, SC (1930-38) and in Aiken, SC (1951-55)|adjunct professor of political science at Clemson University and distinguished lecturer at the Strom Thurmond Institute|member, President's Commission on Organized Crime and Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Military service: Reserve officer for 36 years|while serving as judge, volunteered for active duty in World War II the day war was declared against Germany|served with Headquarters First Army (1942-46), American, European, and Pacific theaters|participated in Normandy invasion with 82nd Airborne Division and landed on D-day|awarded 5 battle stars and 18 decorations, medals, and awards, including the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal with ``V'', Purple Heart, Belgian Order of the Crown, and French Croix de Guerre|major general, U.S. Army Reserves. Honors and awards: past national president of Reserve Officers Association (ROA) of the United States (1954-55)|Clemson University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award (1961), Clemson Medallion (1981) and Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame (1983)|Disabled American Veterans Outstanding and Unselfish Service Awards (1964 and 1981)|Military Order of World Wars Distinguished Service Award (1964)|Order of AHEPA Dedicated Public Service Award (1968)|WIS Radio-TV (Columbia, SC) ``South Carolinian of the Year'' (1968)|33rd degree Mason (1969)|first president of ROA to receive ``Minuteman of the Year Award'' (1971)|Noncommissioned Officers Association L. Mendel Rivers Award for Legislative Action (1971)|Congressional Medal of Honor Society National Patriots Award (1974)|The Retired Officers Association Distinguished Service Award (1974)|Association of U.S. Army Distinguished Service Citation (1974)|American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award (1975)|Medal of the Knesset, Israel (1982)|Distinguished Service Medal (1984)|Military Order of the Purple Heart Congressional Award (1976)|AMVETS Silver Helmet Congressional Award (1977)|Veterans of Foreign Wars Dwight D. Eisenhower Service Award (1977) and Congressional Award (1985)|Touchdown Club of Washington, DC, ``Mr. Sam'' Award for contributions to sports (1978)|South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association Service Award (1980)|Navy League of U.S. Meritorious Service Citation (1980)|American Judges Association Distinguished Service Citation (1981)|South Carolina Hall of Fame (1982)|Audie Murphy Patriotism Award (1982)|National Guard Association of United States, Harry S. Truman Distinguished Service Award (1982)|New York Board of Trade ``Textile Man of the Year'' (1984)|Napoleon Hill Gold Medal Humanitarian Achievement Award (1985)|Order of the Palmetto Award|Presidential Citizens Medal by President Ronald Reagan, 1989|Noncommissioned Officers Association Lifetime Legislative Achievement Award, 1990|Adjutants General Association of the United States, George Washington Freedom Award, 1991|U.S. Marshals Service America's Star Award, 1991|ROA|Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George Bush, 1992|over 20 honorary degrees|numerous Watchdog of the Treasury awards and Guardian of Small Business awards. International awards: Order of Distinguished Diplomatic Service Merit Medal, South Korea (1974)|Order of Kim Khanh Award, Republic of Vietnam (1975)|Grand Cross in the Order of Orange-Nassau, the Netherlands (1982)|numerous other distinctions|U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame Medal (1994)|Senior Army Reserve Commanders Association Hall of Fame Medal (1995). Named in his honor: Thurmond Hall at Winthrop College, SC (1939)|Strom Thurmond High School, Edgefield County, SC (1961)|Strom Thurmond Student Center, Charleston Southern University at Charleston, SC (1972)|Strom Thurmond Federal Building, Columbia, SC (1975)|The Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs at The Strom Thurmond Center for Excellence in Government and Public Service at Clemson University, Clemson, SC (1981)|Strom Thurmond Chairs and Scholarships (1981), and Strom Thurmond Auditorium (1982) at University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC|life-sized statue erected on Edgefield town square by people of Edgefield County, SC (1984), and on streets in several South Carolina cities|Strom Thurmond Lake, Dam and Highway, Clarks Hill, SC, 1987|Strom Thurmond Mall, Columbia, SC, 1988|has endowed 52 scholarships at 45 colleges and universities, and established the Strom[[Page 240]]Thurmond Foundation, which assists in educating 80 to 100 needy, worthy students annually|Strom Thurmond Soldier Service Center, Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, 1991|Strom Thurmond Room, U.S. Capitol, 1991|Strom Thurmond Highway (Interstate 20 from the Georgia Line to Florence, SC), 1992|Strom Thurmond Biomedical Research Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1993)|Strom Thurmond National Guard Armory, Edgefield, SC (1994). Memberships and affiliations: Baptist|Shriner|South Carolina and American bar associations|numerous defense, veterans, civic, fraternal, and farm organizations. Political activities: States Rights Democratic candidate for president of the United States (1948), carrying four states and receiving 39 electoral votes|delegate to six Democratic national conventions (chairman of South Carolina delegation and national committeeman, 1948)|switched from Democratic to Republican Party (September 16, 1964)|delegate to five Republican national conventions (chairman of South Carolina delegation, 1984)|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 2, 1954, as a write-in candidate (first person in U.S. history elected to a major office in this manner) for term ending January 3, 1961|resigned as U.S. Senator April 4, 1956, to place the office in a primary, pursuant to a promise made to the people during the 1954 campaign|renominated and reelected to the Senate in 1956, resuming duties on November 7, 1956|reelected for each succeeding term|served as president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, 1981-87, and currently since 1995.
106c|43|SC||senator||ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, Democrat, of Charleston, SC|born in Charleston, January 1, 1922|son of Wilhelmine Meyer and Adolph G. Hollings|graduated, The Citadel, B.A., 1942|University of South Carolina, LL.B., 1947|LL.D. The Citadel, June 1959|lawyer|member of Charleston County, South Carolina, and American bar associations|admitted to practice before South Carolina Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Customs Court, and U.S. Supreme Court|member, St. John's Lutheran Church|member, Court of Adjudication, Lutheran Church in America|Armed Forces, 1942-45, served overseas from Africa to Austria, 33 months|353rd Antiaircraft Artillery|3rd, 36th, and 45th Divisions, captain|member, highest honor society at The Citadel--The Round Table|president of the alumni (the Association of Citadel Men), 1954|at the University of South Carolina Law School--member, Honor Society, Wig and Robe, South Carolina Law Review, and president of Law Federation|honorary doctor of letters degree, Benedict College, Columbia, SC, 1971|Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award as Young Man of the Year, 1953|U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, one of ten Outstanding Young Men of the United States, 1954|South Carolina Veteran of the Year, 1957|member, Hibernian Society, Arion Society, Sertoma Club|Charleston Rifle Club|Mason, LeCandeur No. 36, AFM|Shriner, Omar Temple|BPOE Lodge No. 242|American Legion, Post No. 10|Charleston Chamber of Commerce|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Captain John L. Weeks Post No. 3142|elected to South Carolina General Assembly from Charleston County, 1948, 1950, and 1952|chairman, Charleston County legislative delegation|speaker pro tempore, South Carolina House of Representatives|elected twice by unanimous vote, 1951, 1953|elected lieutenant governor, November 2, 1954|elected governor, November 4, 1958|served as Governor, 1959-63|appointed to Hoover Commission May 15, 1955|appointed by President Eisenhower to Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, December 1959|reappointed by President Kennedy, February 1962|chairman, Regional Advisory Council on Nuclear Energy|instituted technical training program in South Carolina, Nuclear Space Commission, and Commission on Higher Education|married to the former Rita Louise Liddy of Charleston, SC|four children: Michael Milhous, Helen Hayne, Patricia Salley, and Ernest Frederick Hollings III|author of ``The Case Against Hunger--A Demand for a National Policy,'' 1970|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 8, 1966, to complete the unexpired term of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston|elected to full six-year term on November 5, 1968|reelected in 1974, 1980, 1986, 1992, and 1998|ranking member, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee|other Committee assignments: Appropriations|Budget.[[Page 241]]
106c|43|SC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MARSHALL (MARK) SANFORD, Jr., Republican, of Charleston, SC|born on May 28, 1960, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL|attended high school in Beaufort, SC|B.A., Furman University, 1983|M.B.A., University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, 1988|owner, real estate investment firm|member: Preservation Society of Charleston, National Trust|attends St. Stephen's Episcopal Church|married Jennifer Sullivan Sanford, 1989|three children: Marshall, Landon, and Bolton|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Government Reform|International Relations|Joint Economic Committee.
106c|43|SC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|FLOYD SPENCE, Republican, of Lexington, SC|born in Columbia, SC, April 9, 1928|on July 3, 1988, married the former Deborah Ellen Williams of Lexington, SC|father of four sons with the late Lula Hancock Drake Spence: David, Zach, Benjamin and Caldwell|Lexington High School, SC|attended University of South Carolina on an athletic scholarship|B.A. in English, 1952, president South Carolina Association of Student Governments, junior class president, battalion subcommander of USN-ROTC, member of Kappa Alpha Order social fraternity, honor council, honor board, student council, captain of track team, football team, basketball team, YMCA|named to Omicron Delta Kappa honorary leadership fraternity, Kappa Sigma Kappa honorary service fraternity, dean's list, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, president of the student body|selected Outstanding Senior and recipient of Algernon-Sydney Sullivan Award as outstanding male student at University of South Carolina in 1952, Fellowship of Christian Athletes|author and lecturer on communism and national defense|coauthor, Can You Afford This House? and The Case Against the Reckless Congress|Who's Who in America|Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in American Politics, and Outstanding Personalities of the South|University of South Carolina Law School, LL.B., 1956, J.D., 1970, editor of South Carolina Law Quarterly, chief justice of Phi Alpa Delta legal fraternity and vice president of the Law Federation|enlisted as a recruit in Naval Reserves when in high school, commissioned upon graduation from college, served aboard U.S.S. Carter Hall (LSD-3) and U.S.S. LSM-397 in the Korean conflict|former commanding officer of a[[Page 242]]naval reserve surface division|retired as captain, U.S. Naval Reserves|former group commander, all Naval Reserve units, Columbia, SC, area|South Carolina House of Representatives, 1956-62|elected to South Carolina Senate in 1966, reelected in 1968|minority leader of South Carolina Senate, 1966-70|chairman of Joint Senate-House Internal Security Committee in South Carolina, 1967-70|lawyer|former partner in law firm of Callison and Spence, West Columbia, SC|former Sunday School teacher and council member, St. Peter's Lutheran Church|first president of Lexington County Historical Society|former county chairman and member of board of directors of Mid-Carolina Mental Health Association|Sons of Confederate Veterans, former commander of Wade Hampton Camp|former circuit vice president and counselor-at-large, University of South Carolina Alumni Association|former executive board member, former district chairman, and former scoutmaster, currently, Council Advisory Board member of the Indian Waters Council of the Boy Scouts of America|Silver Beaver Award|member of Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lexington Voiture, Reserve Officers Association, Naval Reserve Association, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, Lexington County, South Carolina, and American bar associations|South Carolina Historical Society, South Caroliniana Society|Columbia Carillon, Archeological Society of South Carolina|charter member of the University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen|graduate of Defense Strategy Seminar at National War College, graduate of National Security Seminar of Industrial College of the Armed Forces|former member of the Board of Visitors at the U.S. Naval Academy|chairman, Committee on Armed Services|member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs|former chairman of the Committee on National Security|former ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services|former ranking member of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct|former member of the Republican Committee on Committees|Tidewater Region Representative on the Republican Policy Committee in the 104th to 106th Congresses|honorary degrees: the Citadel, LL.D., 1995 and University of South Carolina, Doctor of Public Service, 1995|elected to the 92nd Congress in November 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|43|SC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LINDSEY GRAHAM, Republican, of Seneca|born in Seneca, July 9, 1955|graduated, Daniel High School, Central, SC|B.A., University of South Carolina, 1977|awarded J.D., 1981|joined the U.S. Air Force, 1982|served in the Base Legal and as area defense counsel|assigned to Rhein Main Air Force Base, Germany, 1984|circuit trial counsel, U.S. Air Forces|Meritorius Service Medal for Active Duty Tour in Europe|presently, Lt. Col. in Air Force Reserves|established private law practice, 1988|former member, South Carolina House of Representatives|Home Health Care Legislator of the year, 1992|assistant county attorney for Oconee County, 1988-92|city attorney for Central, SC, 1990-94|member: Seneca Sertoma, Walhalla Rotary, Anderson Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 120, Retired Officers Association|served as fundraising chairman, Oconee County Chapter of the American Cancer Society|board[[Page 243]]member, Rosa Clark Free Medical Clinic in Seneca, SC|appointed to Judicial Arbitration Commission by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court|attends Corinth Baptist Church|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|Judiciary|subcommittees: Workforce Protection, Postsecondary Education, Training and Lifelong Learning, Early Childhood, Youth and Families, Military Procurement, Military Personnel, Commercial and Administrative Law, and Constitution|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|43|SC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JIM DeMINT, Republican, of Greenville, SC|born in Greenville, SC, on September 2, 1951|graduated, West Hampton High School, Greenville, SC, 1969|B.S., University of Tennessee, 1973|MBA, Clemson University, 1981|certified management consultant and certified quality trainer|advertising and marketing businessman|started his own company, DeMint Marketing|active in Greenville, SC, business and educational organizations|married to Debbie|four children|Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church|committees: Education and the Workforce|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|43|SC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN M. SPRATT, Jr., Democrat, of York, SC|born in Charlotte, NC, November 1, 1942|graduated, York High School, 1960|A.B., Davidson College, 1964|president of student body[[Page 244]]and Phi Beta Kappa, Davidson College|M.A., economics, Oxford University, Corpus Christi College (Marshall Scholar), 1966|LL.B., Yale Law School, 1969|admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1969|active duty, U.S. Army, 1969-71, discharged as captain|served as member of Operations Analysis Group, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), received Meritorious Service Medal|private practice of law 1971-82, Spratt, McKeown and Spratt in York, SC|York County attorney, 1973-82|president, Bank of Fort Mill, 1973-82|president, Spratt Insurance Agency, Inc.|president, York Chamber of Commerce|chairman, Winthrop College Board of Visitors|chairman, Divine Saviour Hospital Board|board of visitors, Davidson and Coker Colleges|president, Western York County United Fund|board of directors, Piedmont Legal Services|House of Delegates, South Carolina bar|elder, First Presbyterian Church, York|committees: Armed Services|ranking member, Budget|subcommittees: Military Procurement|Military Readness|married Jane Stacy Spratt, 1968|three daughters: Susan, Sarah, and Catherine|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|43|SC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JAMES E. CLYBURN, Democrat, of Columbia, SC|born in Sumter, SC, on July 21, 1940|graduated, Mather Academy, Camden, SC, 1957|B.S., South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, 1962|attended University of South Carolina Law School, Columbia, 1972-74|South Carolina State Human Affairs Commissioner|Assistant to the Governor for Human Resource Development|executive director, South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, Inc.|director, Neighborhood Youth Corps and New Careers|counselor, South Carolina Employment Security Commission|member: NAACP, lifetime member|Southern Regional Council|Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.|Arabian Temple, No. 139|Nemiah Lodge No. 51 F&AM|married to the former Emily England|three children: Mignon, Jennifer and Angela|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|44|SD||senator||TOM DASCHLE, Democrat, of Aberdeen, SD|born in Aberdeen on December 9, 1947|attended private and public schools|B.A., South Dakota State University, 1969|served in U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, first lieutenant, 1969-72|representative for financial investment firm|legislative assistant to former South Dakota Senator James Abourezk|member, American Legion, Catholic Church, South Dakota Jaycees|awards: only the third South Dakotan in 43 years to receive the Ten Outstanding Young Men from the U.S. Jaycees (1981), National Commander's Award by the Disabled American Veterans (1980), Person of the Year by the National Association of Concerned Veterans, Eminent Service Award by East River (South Dakota) Electric Power Cooperative, Friend of Education by the South Dakota Education Association|VFW Congressional Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1997|founder, American Grown Foundation (1987)|board member, Rural Voice|Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|subcommittees: Production and Price Competitiveness|Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization|chairman, Democratic Policy Committee|married the former Linda Hall in 1984|three children: Kelly, Nathan, and Lindsay|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|and reelected to the three succeeding Congresses|elected Rocky Mountain region whip (1979)|served as whip-at-large (1982-86), elected to the House Steering and Policy Committee (1983)|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|elected Senate Democratic Leader in December, 1994, for the 104th Congress|reelected leader for the 105th and 106th Congresses.
106c|44|SD||senator||TIM JOHNSON, Democrat, of Vermillion, SD, born in Canton, SD, December 28, 1946|B.A., University of South Dakota, 1969|Phi Beta Kappa|M.A., political science, University of South Dakota, 1970|post-graduate study in political science, Michigan State University, 1970-71|J.D., University of South Dakota, 1975|married Barbara Brooks, 1969|three children: Brooks, Brendan and Kelsey Marie|Lutheran|budget advisor to the Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee, 1971-72|admitted to the South Dakota bar in 1975 and began private law practice in Vermillion|served as Clay County Deputy State's Attorney, 1985|elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, 1978|reelected, 1980|elected to the South Dakota State Senate, 1982|reelected, 1984|served on the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee|named Outstanding Citizen of Vermillion (1983)|received South Dakota Education Association's ``Friend of Education'' Award (1983)|Billy Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement (1984)|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988-92|elected to the U.S. Senate, 1996|member: President's Export Council, 1999|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources.
106c|44|SD||rep|AT LARGE|JOHN R. THUNE, Republican, of Pierre, SD|born in Pierre, January 7, 1961|graduated, Jones County High School, 1979|B.S., business administration, Biola University, CA|M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 1984|executive director, South Dakota Municipal League|board of directors, National League of Cities|executive director, South Dakota Republican Party, 1989-91|appointed State Railroad Director, 1991|former congressional legislative assistant and deputy staff director|married Kimberly Joy Weems in 1984|two children: Brittany and Larissa|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|45|TN||senator||* * * FRED THOMPSON, Republican, of Nashville, TN|born on August 19, 1942 in Sheffield, AL|graduated Lawrence County High School, Lawrenceburg, TN, 1960|B.S., Memphis State University, Memphis, TN, 1964|J.D., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1967|attorney|Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1969-72|admitted to the Tennessee bar, 1967|minority counsel, Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (Watergate Committee), 1973-74|special counsel to Governor Lamar Alexander (Tennessee) during the first three months of his administration in 1980|special counsel, Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Haig Confirmation), 1980-81|special counsel, Senate Intelligence Committee, 1982|member, Appellate Court Nominating Commission for the State of Tennessee, 1985-87|appeared in 18 major motion pictures|three children|committees: chairman, Governmental Affairs|Finance|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1994|reelected in November, 1996.
106c|45|TN||senator||WILLIAM H. FRIST, Republican, of Nashville, TN|born on February 22, 1952 in Nashville|graduated, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, 1970|A.B., Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, 1974|M.D., Harvard Medical School, 1978, with honors|residency in general surgery (1978-84) and thoracic surgery (1983-84), Massachusetts General Hospital|cardiovascular and transplant fellowship, Stanford University Medical Center, 1985-86|heart and lung transplant surgeon|founding director, Vanderbilt Transplant Center|teaching faculty, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1986-93|staff surgeon, Nashville Veterans' Administration Hospital|board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery|Medical Center Ethics Committee, 1991-93|chairman, Tennessee Medicaid Task Force, 1992-93|recipient: Distinguished Service Award, Tennessee Medical Association|president, Middle Tennessee Heart Association|member: Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, Princeton University Board of Trustees, American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, American College of Chest Physicians|American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Association of Academic Surgery, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Tennessee Transplant Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, Rotary Club, United Way de Tocqueville Society|board member: YMCA Foundation of Metropolitan Nashville, Sergeant York Historical Association|commercial pilot|author of 100 scientific articles, chapters and abstracts (subjects: fibroblast growth factor, thoracic surgery, artificial heart, transplantation, immunosuppression)|author of Transplant (Atlantic Monthly Press, 1989)|co-editor, Grand Rounds in Transplantation (Chapman and Hall, 1995)|married Karyn McLaughlin Frist, 1981|three children: Harrison, Jonathan, and Bryan|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Budget|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business|Foreign Relations|chairman, Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety, and Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space.[[Page 249]]
106c|45|TN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WILLIAM LEWIS JENKINS, Republican, of Rogersville, TN|born on November 29, 1936 in Detroit, MI|graduated from Rogersville High School, 1954|B.B.A from Tennessee Tech, Cookville, 1957|served in the U.S. Army Military Police, second lieutenant, 1959-60|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, TN, 1961|admitted to the Rogersville bar, 1962|attorney|farmer|commissioner of conservation|circuit judge|energy advisor to Governor Lamar Alexander|TVA board member|Tennessee State Senate, 1962-70|Speaker of the House, 1968-70|delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1988|member: American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Farm Bureau|married Mary Kathryn Jenkins, 1959|four children: Rebecca, Georgeanne Price, William, Jr., Douglas|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|45|TN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Republican, of Knoxville, TN|born in Lebanon, TN, July 21, 1947|University of Tennessee, B.S. degree in journalism, 1969|National Law Center, George Washington University, J.D. degree, 1973|served in both the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of captain|private law practice in Knoxville, 1973-81|appointed State Trial Judge by Governor Lamar Alexander in 1981 and elected to a full eight-year term in 1982 without opposition, receiving the highest number of votes of any candidate on the ballot that year|member: American Legion 40 and 8, Elks, Sertoma Club, Masons, Scottish Rite and Shrine|present or past board member: Red Cross, Girl's Club, YWCA, Sunshine Center for the Mentally Retarded, Beck Black Heritage Center, Knoxville Union Rescue Mission, Senior Citizens Home Aid Service|active elder at Eastminster Presbyterian Church|married to the former Lynn Hawkins|four children: Tara, Whitney, John J. III, and Zane|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources|elected to both the 100th Congress (special election) and the 101st Congress in separate elections held on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 250]]
106c|45|TN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ZACHARY P. (ZACH) WAMP, Republican, of Chattanooga, TN|born on October 28, 1957 in Fort Benning, GA|graduated, McCallie School, Chattanooga, 1976|attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Tennessee|member, Red Bank Baptist Church|commercial and industrial real estate broker|named Chattanooga Business Leader of the Year|chairman, Hamilton County Republican Party|regional director, Tennessee Republican Party|received Tennessee Jaycees' Outstanding Young Tennessean Award in 1996, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award, Citizens Against Government Waste ``A'' Rating, National Taxpayers Union Friend of the Taxpayers Award|recognized by the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County, the National Federation of Independent Business and the Concord Coalition for casting tough votes to reduce spending|married Kimberly Watts Wamp, 1985|two children: Weston and Coty|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|45|TN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|VAN HILLEARY, Republican, of Spring City, TN|born on June 20, 1959, in Dayton, TN|graduated, Rhea County High School, Dayton, TN|B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1981|Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 1990|member: Presbyterian Church,[[Page 251]]American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis International|major, USAF Reserves, 1982-present|served two volunteer tours in Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm|flew 24 missions on a C-130 aircraft while in the Persian Gulf|U.S. Air Medals, the Aerial Achievement Medal, the National Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Campaign Medal and the Outstanding Unit Ribbon|director, Planning and Business Development at SSM Industries, Inc., Spring City, TN|admitted to the Tennessee bar, 1991|elected November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|45|TN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|BOB CLEMENT, Democrat, of Nashville, TN|born in Nashville, September 23, 1943|graduated, Hillsboro High School, Nashville, 1962|B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1967|M.B.A., Memphis State University, TN, 1968|served in U.S. Army, lieutenant, 1969-71|served in Tennessee Army National Guard, lieutenant colonel, 1971-present|member, Tennessee Public Service Commission, 1973-79|TVA Board Member, 1979-81|partner, Charter Equities, 1981-83|president, Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN, 1983-87|Tennessee chairman, American Heart Association, 1989|member: American Legion, Girl Scouts of America, Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary Club, United Way|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, International Relations|married the former Mary Carson, 1976|four children: Greg, Jeff, Elizabeth and Rachel|elected to the 100th Congress by special election, January 19, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bill Boner|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|45|TN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BART GORDON, Democrat, of Murfreesboro, TN|born January 24, 1949, Murfreesboro|graduated, Central High School, Murfreesboro, 1967|B.S. cum laude, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1971|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, 1973|admitted to the Tennessee State bar, 1974|opened private law practice in Murfreesboro, 1974|elected to the Tennessee Democratic Party's executive committee, 1974|appointed executive director of the Tennessee Democratic Party, 1979|elected the first full-time chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, 1981|resigned chairmanship, 1983, to successfully seek congressional seat|member, St. Mark's Methodist Church, Murfreesboro|past chairman: Rutherford County United Givers Fund and Rutherford County Cancer Crusade|board member: Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, MTSU Foundation|married, Leslie Peyton Gordon|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Commerce Committee|Science Committee.
106c|45|TN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EDWARD BRYANT, Republican, of Henderson, TN|born in Jackson, TN, on September 7, 1948|graduated, Jackson High School|B.A., 1970, and J.D., 1972, University of Mississippi|vice president, Sigma Nu|member: military honorary society, leadership society|Army officer, ROTC in the Military Intelligence Branch, 1970|captain, Judge Advocate General Corps|teacher, U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, 1977-78|president, Madison County Bar Association, boards of Rotary, Little League, Fellowship of Christian Athletes|member, Tennessee Farm Bureau|U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee|led an office of 29 attorneys who prosecuted Tennessee's largest mass murder case|ranked among the top nationally in the prosecution of violent criminals|one of the first to establish a task force to investigate abuse and fraud in the health care system|committees: Commerce|Judiciary|married Cyndi Lemons Bryant, 1971|three children: Drew, Josh and Matt|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|45|TN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN S. TANNER, Democrat, of Union City, TN|born at Dyersburg Army Air Base in Halls, TN, on September 22, 1944|attended elementary and high school in Union City|B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1966|J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1968|served, U.S. Navy, lieutenant, 1968-72|Tennessee Army National Guard, colonel, 1974-present|attorney|admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1968 and commenced practice in Union City|member, Elam, Glasgow, Tanner and Acree law firm until 1988|businessman|elected to Tennessee House of Representatives, 1976-88|chairman, House Committee on Commerce, 1987-89|member: Obion County Chamber of Commerce|Obion County Cancer Society|Union City Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow|Obion County Bar Association|American Legion|Masons|First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Union City|married to the former Betty Ann Portis|two children: Elizabeth Tanner Atkins and John Portis|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Ways and Means|member: Blue Dog Coalition|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus.
106c|45|TN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|HAROLD E. FORD, Jr., Democrat, of Memphis, TN|born in Memphis, May 11, 1970|son of the Honorable Harold E. Ford (D, TN-09, 1974-96) and Dorothy Bowles Ford|B.A. in American History, University of Pennsylvania, 1992|cofounded monthly newspaper, ``The Vision'' while at the University of Pennsylvania|J.D., University of Michigan School of Law, 1996|special assistant, Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration|Special Assistant, Justice/Civil Rights Cluster, President Clinton's 1992 transition team|aide to U.S. Senator James Sasser, Senate Budget Committee|coordinator of 1992 and 1994 reelection campaigns of U.S. Representative Harold E. Ford|member: Mt. Moriah-East Baptist Church|committees: Education and the Workforce|Government Reform|subcommittees: Census|Early Childhood, Youth, and Families|National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs|Oversight and Investigations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 254]]
106c|46|TX||senator||PHIL GRAMM, Republican, of College Station, TX|born in Fort Benning, GA, July 8, 1942, son of Sergeant and Mrs. Kenneth M. Gramm|B.B.A. and Ph.D., economics, University of Georgia, Athens, 1961-67|professor of economics, Texas A&M University, College Station, 1967-78|author of several books including: ``The Evolution of Modern Demand Theory'' and ``The Economics of Mineral Extraction''|Episcopalian|married Dr. Wendy Lee Gramm, of Waialua, HI, 1970|two sons: Marshall and Jeff|coauthor of the Gramm-Latta I Budget, the Gramm-Latta II Omnibus Reconciliation Act and the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings balanced budget bill|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry|chairman, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Budget|Finance|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1978, 1980 and 1982|resigned from the House on January 5, 1983, upon being denied a seat on the House Budget Committee|reelected as a Republican in a special election on February 12, 1983|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected in 1990 and 1996|elected chairman, U.S. Senate Steering Committee, 1997-98|elected chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 1991-92 term, and reelected for the 1993-94 term.
106c|46|TX||senator||KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|raised in La Marque, TX|graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Texas School of Law|Texas House of Representatives, 1972-76|appointed vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, 1976|senior vice president and general counsel, RepublicBank Corporation, and later co-founded Fidelity National Bank of Dallas|owned McCraw Candies, Inc.|political and legal correspondent for KPRC-TV, Houston|Episcopalian, married to Ray Hutchison|member: development boards of SMU and Texas A&M schools of business|trustee of The University of Texas Law School Foundation|elected Texas State Treasurer, 1990|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate by special election on June 5, 1993, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Lloyd Bentsen|reelected in November, 1994.
106c|46|TX||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MAX SANDLIN, Democrat, of Marshall, TX|born on September 29, 1952 in Texarkana, AR|graduated, Atlanta High School, TX|B.A., Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1975|J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 1978|admitted to the bar, Marshall, TX, 1978|board certified in family law|county judge, Harrison County, 1986-89|county court of law judge, Harrison County, 1989-96|partner, Sandlin & Buckner, 1982-96|vice president, Howell and Sandlin, Inc., 1989-96|president, East Texas Fuels, Inc., 1992-96|coach, Marshall Youth Baseball, Softball and Basketball Association|member: Texas Ranger Association Foundation, Marshall Chamber of Commerce, East Texas Housing and Finance Corporation (board of directors and treasurer), Oil, Gas and Mineral Law section of the State Bar of Texas|awards: National Mock Trial Championship Team, Outstanding Young Alumni, Baylor University|Texas Department of Human Services award for services to abused children|married Leslie Howell Sandlin, 1982|four children: Hillary, Max III, Emily, Christian|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JIM TURNER, Democrat, of Crockett, TX|born on February 6, 1946|B.A., M.A., business administration, and LL.B., University of Texas|captain, U.S. Army|represented Fifth District in Texas Senate|Texas House of Representatives, 1981-84|Special Counsel for Legislative Affairs and Executive Assistant to the Governor, 1984-85|chairman, Texas Commission on Children and Youth, 1993|member, Select Committee on Public Education and Texas Punishment Standards Commission, 1993|sponsored legislation to establish, and served as member of the State Ethics Commission|former mayor of Crockett|past president, Crockett Chamber of Commerce|deacon and Sunday School teacher, First Baptist Church|named Legislator of the Year by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children and Outstanding State Senator by the Texas Youth Commission|married to Ginny Turner|two children, John and Susan|committees: Armed Services|Government Reform|subcommittees: Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources|ranking member, Government Management, Information and Technology|Military Procurement|Military Research and Development|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|SAM JOHNSON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born San Antonio, TX, October 11, 1930|B.S., business administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 1951|M.A., international affairs, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1974|served in Air Force, 29 years: Korea and Vietnam (POW in Vietnam, six years, ten months)|director, Air Force Fighter Weapons School|flew with Air Force Thunderbirds Precision Flying Demonstration Team|graduate of Armed Services Staff College and National War College|military awards: two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit awards|ended career with rank of colonel and Air Division commander|retired, 1979|opened homebuilding company, 1979|served seven years in Texas House of Representatives|Smithsonian Board of Regents|U.S./Russian Joint Commission on POW/MIA|member: Executive Board of Dedman College, Southern Methodist University|Associated Texans Against Crime|Texas State Society|married the former Shirley L. Melton, 1950|three children, Dr. James Robert Johnson, Shirley Virginia (Gini) Mulligan, Beverly Briney|elected to Texas State House of Representatives, 1984|elected to U.S. House of Representatives by special election on May 18, 1991 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Steve Bartlett|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|RALPH M. HALL, Democrat, of Rockwall, TX|born in Fate, TX, May 3, 1923|graduated, Rockwall High School, 1941|attended Texas Christian University, University of Texas, and received LL.B., Southern Methodist University, 1951|lieutenant (senior grade), U.S. Navy, carrier pilot, 1942-45|lawyer|admitted to the Texas bar in 1951 and commenced practice in Rockwall|former president and chief executive officer, Texas Aluminum Corporation|past general counsel, Texas Extrusion Company, Inc.|past organizer, chairman, board of directors, now chairman of board, Lakeside National Bank of Rockwall (now Lakeside Bancshares, Inc.)|past chairman, board of directors, Lakeside News, Inc.|past vice chairman, board of directors, Bank of Crowley|president, North and East Trading Company|vice president, Crowley Holding Co.|county judge, Rockwall County, 1950-62|member, Texas State Senate, 1962-72|member: First Methodist Church|American Legion Post 117|VFW Post 6796, Rockwall Rotary Club, and Rotary[[Page 258]]Clubs International|committees: Commerce, Science|subcommittees: Energy and Power, Health and the Environment, Telecommunications and Finance, Space|married the former Mary Ellen Murphy, 1944|three sons: Hampton, Brett and Blakeley|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|PETE SESSIONS, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born on March 22, 1955|graduate, Southwestern University, 1978|worked for Southwestern Bell and Bell Communications Research (formerly Bell Labs), 1978-94, rising to the position of district manager|past vice president for public policy, National Center for Policy Analysis, 1994-95|board member, East Dallas YMCA|past chairman, East Dallas Chamber of Commerce|past district chairman, White Rock Council of the Boy Scouts of America|member, East Dallas Rotary Club|married to Juanita Sessions|two children, Bill and Alex|committees: Rules|Banking and Financial Services (on leave)|chairman, Results Causus|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOE BARTON, Republican, of Ennis, TX|born in Waco, TX, September 15, 1949|graduated Waco High School, 1968|B.S., industrial engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, 1972|M.S., industrial administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1973|plant manager, assistant to the vice president, Ennis Business Forms, Inc., 1973-81|awarded White House Fellowship, 1981-82|served as aide to James B. Edwards, secretary, Department of Energy|member, Natural Gas Decontrol Task Force in the Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis|worked with the Department of Energy task force in support of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control|natural gas decontrol and project cost control consultant, Atlantic Richfield Company|cofounder, Houston County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 1976|vice president, Houston County Industrial Development Authority, 1980|chairman, Crockett Parks and Recreation Board, 1979-80|vice president, Houston County Chamber of Commerce, 1977-80|member, Dallas Energy Forum|married to Janet Sue Winslow Barton|three children: Brad, Alison and Kristin|Methodist|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|BILL ARCHER, Republican, of Houston, TX|born in Houston, March 22, 1928|graduated from St. Thomas High School, salutatorian, 1945|attended Rice University, 1945-46|University of Texas, B.B.A., LL.B. (with honors), 1946-51|served in the U.S. Air Force, 1951-53|captain, USAF Reserves|councilman and mayor pro tempore, city of Hunters Creek Village, 1955-62|elected to Texas House of Representatives, 1966|reelected, 1968|attorney and businessman|president, Uncle Johnny Mills, Inc., 1953-61|member of Saint Anne's Catholic Church|member, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity|chosen Houston Sigma Alpha Epsilon Man of the Year|St. Thomas High School Alumnus Award|Houston B'nai B'rith Man of the Year Award|member, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity|life member, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo|Guardian of Small Business award, National Federation of Independent Business Watchdog of the Treasury Award|National Alliance of Senior Citizens Golden Age Hall of Fame award|president, Texas State Society of Washington, DC, 1974-75|Spring Branch-Memorial[[Page 260]]Chamber of Commerce Most Representative Citizen award|Brotherhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews|University of Texas 1981 Distinguished Alumnus Award|five children, two step children, and seven grandchildren|married to the former Sharon Sawyer|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress|chairman, Committee on Ways and Means|Joint Committee on Taxation|official Congressional Trade Adviser|member, White House Commission on Regulatory Reform, 1975-76|chairman, Republican Study Committee Task Force on Regulatory Reform, 1975-76|member, National Commission on Social Security Reform, 1982-83|member, Republican Leadership's Task Force on Health, 1992-93|chairman, Leader's Economic Task Force, 1993|awards: Free Congress Foundation's Sound Dollar, 1994|Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdog of the Treasury|The Jefferson Award, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 1994|The National Association of Private Enterprise Entrepreneurs Perfect Partner Award, 1993|American Society of Association Executives, Beacon Award, 1992|American Business Council of the Gulf Countries, Open Door to the Middle East Award, 1993.
106c|46|TX||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|KEVIN BRADY, Republican, of The Woodlands, TX|born in Vermillion, SD, April 11, 1955|B.S., business, University of South Dakota|served in Texas House of Representatives, 1991-96--the first Republican to capture the 15th District seat since the 1800s|awards: Achievement Award, Texas Conservative Coalition|Outstanding Young Texan (one of five), Texas Jaycees|Ten Best Legislators for Families and Children, State Bar of Texas|Legislative Standout, Dallas Morning News|Scholars Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service, North Harris Montgomery Community College District|Victims Rights Equalizer Award, Texans for Equal Justice Center|Support for Family Issues Award, Texas Extension Homemakers Association|chair, Council of Chambers of Greater Houston|president, East Texas Chamber Executive Association|president, South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, 1985-present|director, Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives|Rotarian|attends Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church|married to Cathy Brady|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|NICHOLAS V. LAMPSON, Democrat, of Beaumont, TX|born in Beaumont, February 14, 1945|graduated, South Park High School, Beaumont, TX, 1964|B.S., biology, Lamar University, Beaumont, 1968|M.Ed., Lamar University, 1971|teacher|elected Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector|member: Young Men's Business Lease, Clean Air and Water, Sierra International, Knights of Columbus|married to the former Susan Floyd|two children: Hillary, Stephanie|committees: Science|Resources|elected to the 105th Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|LLOYD DOGGETT, Democrat, of Austin, TX|born October 6, 1946 in Austin|graduated, Austin High School|B.B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1967|J.D., University of Texas, 1970|president, University of Texas Student Body|associate editor, Texas Law Review|Outstanding Young Lawyer, Austin Association of Young Lawyers|president, Texas Consumer Association|member, First United Methodist Church|admitted to the Texas State bar, 1971|Texas State Senate, 1973-85, elected at age 26|Senate author of 124 state laws and Senate sponsor of 63 House bills enacted into law|elected president pro tempore of Texas Senate|served as acting governor|named Outstanding Young Texan by Texas Jaycees|Arthur B. DeWitty Award for outstanding achievement in human rights, Austin NAACP|honored for work by Austin Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood of Austin|Austin Chapter, American Institute of Architects|Austin Council on Alcoholism|Disabled American Veterans|justice on Texas Supreme Court, 1989-94|chairman, Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics, 1992-94|judge (Mexican-American Bar of Texas), 1993|adjunct professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1989-94|James Madison Award, Texas Freedom of Information Foundation, 1990|First Amendment Award, National Society of Professional Journalists, 1990|committees: Ways and Means|subcommittees: Social Security|member: co-founder, Information Technology Working Group|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Education|Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Child Care|married Libby Belk Doggett, 1969|two children: Lisa and Cathy|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|CHET EDWARDS, Democrat, of Waco, TX|born in Corpus Christi, TX, November 24, 1951|graduated Memorial High School, Houston, TX, 1970|B.A., Texas A&M University, College Station, 1974|M.B.A., Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, 1981|served as legislative assistant to Texas Congressman Olin ``Tiger'' Teague, 1974-77|marketing representative, Trammell Crow Company, 1981-85|president, Edwards Communications, Inc.|member, Texas State Senate, 1983-90|married to the former Lea Ann Wood|two sons: John Thomas and Garrison Alexander|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|KAY GRANGER, Republican, of Fort Worth, TX|born in Greenville, TX, January 18, 1943|B.S., magna cum laude, 1965, and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, 1992, Texas Wesleyan University|owner, Kay Granger Insurance Agency, Inc.|former public school teacher|elected mayor of Fort Worth, 1991, serving three terms|during her tenure, Fort Worth received All-America City Award from the National Civic League|former Fort Worth councilwoman|past chair, Fort Worth Zoning Commission|past board member: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, North Texas Commission, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board|Business and Professional Women's Woman of the Year, 1989|three grown children: Jady, Brandon and Chelsea|first woman Republican to represent Texas in the U.S. House|committees: Appropriations|assistant Republican whip|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM (MAC) THORNBERRY, Republican, of Clarendon, TX|born in Clarendon, TX, July 15, 1958|valedictorian graduate of Clarendon High School|B.A., Texas Tech University|University of Texas, law degree|rancher, attorney|admitted to the Texas bar, 1983|member: Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers|co-chair of the Congressional Oil and Gas Forum|Rural Health Care Coalition, and vice chairman of the Armed Services Military Procurement Subcommittee|married Sarah Adams, 1986|two children: Will and Mary Kemp|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|RON E. PAUL, Republican, of Surfside Beach, TX|born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 20, 1935|B.A., Gettysburg College, 1957|M.D., Duke College of Medicine, North Carolina, 1961|captain, U.S. Air Force, 1963-68|obstetrician and gynecologist|represented Texas' 22nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1976-1977, and 1979-85|married the former Carol Wells in 1957|five children: Ronnie, Lori, Pyeatt, Rand, Robert and Joy LeBlanc|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 264]]
106c|46|TX||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|RUBEN HINOJOSA, Democrat, of Mercedes, TX|born in Mercedes, August 20, 1940|B.B.A., 1962, and M.B.A., 1980, University of Texas|president and chief financial officer, H&H Foods, Inc.|board of directors, National Livestock and Meat Board and Texas Beef Industry Council, 1989-93|past president and past chairman of the board of directors, Southwestern Meat Packers Association|chairman and member of board of trustees, South Texas Community College, 1993-96|past public member, Texas State Bar Board of Directors|former adjunct professor, Pan American University School of Business|elected member, Texas State Board of Education, 1975-84|past director, Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce, Knapp Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, and Our Lady of Mercy Church Board of Catholic Advisors|past member, board of trustees, Mercedes Independent School District|former U.S. Jaycee Ambassador to Colombia and Ecuador|married to Martha L. Hinojosa|five children: Ruben, Jr., Laura, Iliana, Kaitlin and Karen|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|SILVESTRE REYES, Democrat, of El Paso, TX|born in Canutillo, TX, on November 10, 1944|graduated, Canutillo High School, 1964|associate degree, El Paso Community College, 1976|attended University of Texas, Austin, 1964-65, and El Paso, 1965-66|served in U.S. Army, 1966-68, Vietnam combat veteran|U.S. Border Patrol, chief patrol agent, 26\1/2\ years, retired December 1, 1995|member: Canutillo School Board, 1968-69, 21st Century Democrats, El Paso County Democrats, and Unite El Paso|married the former Carolina Gaytan, 1968|three children: Monica, Rebecca and Silvestre Reyes, Jr.|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. STENHOLM, Democrat, of Avoca, TX|born in Stamford, TX, October 26, 1938|graduated, Stamford High School, 1957|graduated, Tarleton State Junior College, 1959|B.S., Texas Tech University, 1961|M.S., Texas Tech University, 1962|honorary doctor of laws, McMurry University|honorary doctor of laws, Abilene Christian University|honorary doctor of laws, Hardin-Simmons University|farmer|past president, Rolling Plains Cotton Growers and Texas Electric Cooperatives|former member, Texas State ASC Committee|former State Democratic executive committeeman, 30th senatorial district|member, Stamford Exchange Club and Lions Club|past president: Stamford Chamber of Commerce, United Way and Little League|member, Bethel Lutheran Church|married to the former Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Watson|three children: Chris, Cary and Courtney Ann|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Queens, NY, on January 12, 1950|graduated, Jamaica High School|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1972|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1975|practicing attorney for 12 years|AKA Sorority, Houston Area Urban League, American Bar Association|staff counsel, U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations, 1977-78|admitted to the Texas bar, 1975|city council (at large), Houston, 1990-94|Houston Municipal Judge, 1987-90|married Dr. Elwyn Cornelius Lee, 1973|two children: Erica Shelwyn and Jason Cornelius Bennett|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|LARRY COMBEST, Republican, of Lubbock, TX|born in Memphis, TX, March 20, 1945|graduated from Panhandle High School, 1963|B.B.A., West Texas State University, Canyon, TX, 1969|farmer, Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service of U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1971|legislative assistant to U.S. Senator John Tower of Texas, 1971-78|State treasurer for Senator Tower's reelection, 1978|owner, Combest Distributing Company, 1978-84|teacher, 1970|member: St. John's Methodist Church|Lubbock Historical Society|``Who's Who in American Politics,'' 1971|``Personalities of the South,'' 1972|married to the former Sharon McCurry|two children: Tonya and Haydn|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|CHARLES A. GONZALEZ, Democrat, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio, TX, on May 5, 1945|son of former Representative Henry Gonzalez, who served the 20th district from 1961-99|Thomas A. Edison High School, 1965|B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969|J.D., St. Mary's School of Law, 1972|elementary school teacher|private attorney, 1972-82|Municipal Court Judge|County Court at Law Judge, 1983-87|District Judge, 1989-97|married to Becky Whetstone|three children: Leo, Benjamin, and Casey|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Small Business|Democratic Regional Whip|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|LAMAR SMITH, Republican, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio on November 19, 1947|graduated from Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, 1965|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1969|management intern, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC, 1969-70|business and financial writer, The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, MA, 1970-72|J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, TX, 1975|admitted to the State bar of Texas, 1975, and commenced practice in San Antonio with the firm of Maebius and Duncan, Inc.|elected chairman of the Republican Party of Bexar County, TX, 1978 and 1980|elected District 57-F State Representative, 1981|elected Precinct 3 Commissioner of Bexar County, 1982 and 1984|partner, Lamar Seeligson Ranch, Jim Wells County, TX|married to Beth Schaefer|two children: Nell Seeligson and Tobin Wells|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Judiciary|Science|chairman, Standards of Official Conduct|subcommittees: chairman, Immigration and Claims|Space and Aeronautics|House GOP Economic Task Force.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|TOM DeLAY, Republican, of Sugar Land, TX|born in Laredo, TX, April 8, 1947|graduated Calallan High School, Corpus Christi, 1965|attended Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1967|B.S., University of Houston, TX, 1970|businessman|Texas House of Representatives, 1979-84|member: Oyster Creek Rotary, Fort Bend 100 Club|Chamber of Commerce|board member, Youth Opportunities Unlimited|married to the former Christine Furrh|one child: Danielle|elected by colleagues to No. 3 leadership post as majority whip for 104th Congress|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|HENRY BONILLA, Republican, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio on January 2, 1954|graduated South San Antonio High School, 1972|B.J., University of Texas, Austin, 1976|Executive Producer for Public Affairs, KENS-TV, San Antonio|Executive News Producer, KENS-TV, San Antonio|National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business Award, 1994|League of Private Property Owners Champion of Private Property Rights Award, 1994|Watchdogs of the Treasury Golden Bulldog Award, 1994|U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President's Award, 1994|American Heart Association of Texas Legislator of the Year, 1994|Vocational Home Economics Teachers Association of Texas Golden Flame Award, 1994|Hispanic Heritage Conference Eagle Award, 1993|University of Texas Ex-Students Association Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award, 1993|San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Corporate Community Service Award, 1990|San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award, 1989|married the former Deborah JoAnn Knapp, 1981|two children: Alicia Knapp and Austin Elliott, 1988|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committee: Appropriations.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|MARTIN FROST, Democrat, of Dallas, TX|born in Glendale, CA, January 1, 1942|graduated R.L. Paschal High School, Fort Worth, TX, 1960|B.A. and B.J., University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 1964|J.D., Georgetown Law Center, Washington, DC, 1970|served in U.S. Army Reserves, 1966-72|lawyer|law clerk for Federal Judge Sarah T. Hughes|legal commentator for channel 13|vice president and board member, Dallas Democratic Forum, 1976-77|admitted to the Texas bar in 1970 and commenced practice in Dallas|active leader in civic, community, and political affairs|board member, Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, American Cancer Society, and Oak Cliff Conservation League|member: Oak Cliff Lions Club, American Jewish Committee, Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Dallas and Texas bar associations|staff writer for the Congressional Quarterly Weekly, 1965-67|married to Kathryn George Frost, Brigadier General, U.S. Army|three children: Alanna, Mariel and Camille|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member, Rules Committee|chairman, Democratic Caucus.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|KEN BENTSEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Houston, June 3, 1959|graduated, Deerfield Academy, 1977|B.A., University of St. Thomas, Houston, 1982|M.P.A., American University, Washington, DC, 1985|attends First Presbyterian Church|legislative assistant to Ronald D. Coleman, 1983-87|served as associate staff to the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations|investment banker, 1987-94|chair, Harris County Democratic Party, 1990-1993|serves on Banking and Financial Services and Budget Committees|married the former Tamra Kiehn, 1990|two children: Louise and Meredith|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 270]]
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|DICK ARMEY, Republican, of Irving, TX|born in Cando, ND, on July 7, 1940|graduated Cando High School, 1958|B.A., Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND, 1963|M.A., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1964|Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1969|faculty, economics, University of Montana, 1964-65|assistant professor, West Texas State University, 1967-68|assistant professor, Austin College, 1968-72|associate professor, North Texas State University, 1972-77|chairman, Department of Economics, North Texas State University, 1977-83|economic consultant and adviser|Distinguished Fellow of the Fisher Institute, Dallas, TX|Omicron Delta Epsilon, economics honor society|Southwestern Social Sciences Association|Missouri Valley Economics Association|former deacon, Presbyterian Church|married to the former Susan Byrd|five children: Kathryn, David, Chip, Scott and Scott|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|SOLOMON P. ORTIZ, Democrat, of Corpus Christi, TX|born in Robstown, TX, on June 3, 1938|attended Robstown High School|attended Del Mar College, Corpus Christi|officers certificate, Institute of Applied Science, Chicago, IL, 1962|officers certificate, National Sheriffs Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA, 1977|served in U.S. Army, Sp4c. 1960-62|insurance agent|Nueces County constable, 1965-68|Nueces County commissioner, 1969-76|Nueces County sheriff, 1977-82|member: Congressional Hispanic Caucus (chairman, 102nd Congress)|Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (chairman of the board, 102nd Congress)|Army Caucus|Depot Caucus|Sheriffs' Association of Texas, National Sheriffs' Association, Corpus Christi Rotary Club, American Red Cross, United Way|honors: Who's Who among Hispanic Americans|Man of the Year, International Order of Foresters (1981)|Conservation Legislator of the Year for the Sportsman Clubs of Texas (1986), Boss of the Year by the American Businesswomen Association (1980)|National Government Hispanic Business Advocate, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (1992)|Leadership Award, Latin American Management Association (1991)|National Security Leadership Award, American Security Council (1992)|Tree of[[Page 271]]Life Award, Jewish National Fund (1987)|two children: Yvette and Solomon, Jr.|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|CIRO RODRIGUEZ, Democrat, of San Antonio, TX|born in Piedras Negras, Mexico|attended San Antonio College|B.A. in Political Science, St. Mary's University|M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University|Harlendale Independent School District School Board|served in the Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-97|taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Worden School of Social Work|caseworker, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation|faculty associate, Our Lady of the Lake University|consultant, Intercultural Development Research Association|member: Congressional Hispanic Caucus|Missing and Exploited Children Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus|Impact Aid Coalition Education Caucus|Border Caucus|Census Caucus|Congressional Youth Leadership Council|Congressional Board of Directors, honorary|Retired Enlisted Association, honorary|married to Carolina Pena|one daughter: Xochil Daria|committees: Armed Services|Veterans Affairs|subcommittees: Health|Military Readiness|Military Research and Development|elected to the 105th Congress in a special election|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|GENE GREEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born on October 17, 1947, in Houston, TX|B.A., University of Houston, 1971|admitted, Texas bar, 1977|business manager, attorney|Texas State Representative, 1973-85|Texas State Senator, 1985-92|member: Houston Bar Association|Texas Bar Association|American Bar Association|Communications Workers of America|Aldine Optimist Club|Gulf Coast Conservation Association|Texas Historical Society|Lindale Lions Club|Congressional Hispanic Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|Urban Caucus|and the Sportsmen's Caucus|married on January 23, 1970, to Helen Albers|two children:[[Page 272]]Angela and Christopher|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|46|TX||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Democrat, of Dallas, TX|born on December, 3, 1935 in Waco, TX|nursing diploma, St. Mary's at Notre Dame, 1955|B.S., nursing, Texas Christian, 1967|M.P.A, Southern Methodist, 1976|proprietor, Eddie Bernice Johnson and Associates consulting and airport concession management|Texas House of Representatives, 1972-77|Carter administration appointee, 1977-81|Texas State Senate, 1986-92|member, St. John Baptist Church, Dallas|member, American Nurses Association|member, Links, Inc., Dallas Chapter|member, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce|life member, NAACP|member, Charter 100 of Dallas|member, Girlfriends, Inc.|honorary member, Delta Kappa Gama Society International Women Educators Organization, Epsilon Chapter|life member, YWCA|executive committee member, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas|member, Women's Council of Dallas|member and past president, National Council of Negro Women|member, Democratic Women of Dallas County|member, Dallas Urban League|member, Dallas County Democratic Progressive Voters League|member, past national vice president and past national secretary, National Order of Women Legislators|member, National Black Nurses Association|member, Goals for Dallas|Emma V. Kelly Achievement Award, Grant Temple Daughters of IBPOE of W, 1973|first woman to chair a major House committee in the Texas Legislature|Libertarian of the Year, ACLU, 1978|Women Helping Women Award, Soroptimist International of Dallas and Southwest Region, 1979|Outstanding Citizenship Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1985|NAACP Juanita Craft Award in Politics, NAACP, Dallas Chapter, 1989|Legislative Action Award, Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, 1989|``She Knows Where She is Going,'' Girls Inc., 1990|Distinguished Public Service Award, Prairie View A&M University, 1990|Eartha M.M. White Award, outstanding achievement as a businesswoman, National Business League, 1990|Outstanding Service Award, KKDA Radio, 1991|National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women and Clubs Achievement in Government, 1991|Outstanding Service Award, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, 1991|Certificate of Commendation, City of Dallas, 1991|Outstanding Service Award, the Child Care Group, 1991|Legislator of the Year award, Dallas Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1991|member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dallas Chapter|1993 Meritorious Award, the National Black Nurses Foundation, Inc.|1993 Award for Achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity, U.S. Department of Energy|1994 Leadership Commendation, Campaign To Keep America Warm|Congressional Black Caucus, first vice chair|Congressional Womens' Caucus|one child, Dawrence Kirk|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|47|UT||senator||ORRIN G. HATCH, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 22, 1934|B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1959|LL.B., University of Pittsburgh, 1962|practiced law in Salt Lake City, UT and Pittsburgh, PA|senior partner, Hatch and Plumb law firm, Salt Lake City|worked his way through high school, college, and law school at the metal lathing building trade|member, AFL-CIO|holds ``av'' rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory|member, Salt Lake County Bar Association, Utah Bar Association, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, numerous other professional and fraternal organizations|member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|honorary doctorate, University of Maryland|honorary doctor of laws: Pepperdine University and Southern Utah State University|honorary national ski patroller|Help Eliminate Litter and Pollution (HELP) Association|author of numerous national publications|married to Elaine Hansen of Newton, UT|six children: Brent, Marcia, Scott, Kimberly, Alysa and Jess|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1977|reelected on November 2, 1982|reelected on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994|author: ``The Equal Rights Amendment Extension: A Critical Analysis'' in the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, and ``Should the Capital Vote in Congress? A Critical Analysis of the D.C. Representation Amendment'' in the Fordham Urban Law Journal|``Alternative Dispute Resoultion in the Federal Government: A View from Congress,'' Touro Law Review, vol. 4, No. 1, fall 1987|``The First Amendment and Our National Heritage,'' Oklahoma City University Law Review, vol. 12, No. 3, fall 1987|``Avoidance of Constitutional Conflicts,'' University of Pittsburgh Law Review, vol. 48, No. 4, summer 1987|``The Role of Congress in Sentencing: The United States Sentencing Commission, Mandatory Minimum Sentences, and the Search for a Certain and Effective Sentencing System,'' by Senator Orrin Hatch, Wake Forest Law Review, vol. 28, No. 2, summer 1993|committees: chairman, Judiciary|Finance|Indian Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence.
106c|47|UT||senator||ROBERT F. BENNETT, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born September 18, 1933 in Salt Lake City|B.S., University of Utah, 1957|chief executive officer of Franklin Quest, Salt Lake City|chief congressional liaison|U.S. Department of Transportation chairman of Utah Education Strategic Planning Commission|awards: ``Entrepreneur of the Year,'' Inc. magazine, 1989, Light of Learning Award, 1989|author, Gaining Control|married to Joyce McKay|children: James, Julie, Robert, Wendy, Heather, and Heidi|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Small Business|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected on November 3, 1998, for the six year term beginning January 3, 1999.
106c|47|UT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JAMES V. HANSEN, Republican, of Farmington, UT|born in Salt Lake City, UT, August 14, 1932|B.S., University of Utah, 1961|U.S. Navy, 1951-55|president, James V. Hansen Insurance Agency|president, Woodland Springs Development Company|member, Utah House of Representatives, 1973-80--last term, Speaker of the House|recipient, Legislator of the Year Award, 1980|member, Rotary Club|recipient, Citizen of the Year Award|member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)|married the former Ann Burgoyne, 1958|five children: Susan, Joseph James, David Burgoyne, Paul William and Jennifer|committees: Armed Services|Resources|Veterans' Affairs|subcommittees: chairman, National Parks, Forests, and Lands|Fisheries, Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans|Armed Services Procurement and Readiness|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|47|UT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MERRILL COOK, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Philadelphia, PA, May 6, 1946|graduated, East High School, Salt Lake City|B.A., University of Utah, 1969|M.B.A., Harvard University, 1971|business management consultant, Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA, 1971-74|founder and president, Cook Slurry Company, Salt Lake City|KALL talk show host, Merrill Cook Show, 1995|Reagan delegate to Republican National Convention, 1976|member, Central Committee of the Utah Republican Party, 1980s|married the former Camille Sanders, 1969|five children: Brian, Alison, Barbara, David, and Michelle|committees: Banking and Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science|subcommittees: Capital Markets, Securities, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises|Housing and Community Opportunity|Aviation|Space and Aeronautics|Surface Transportation|Technology|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|47|UT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER B. CANNON, Republican, of Mapleton, UT|born in Salt Lake City, UT, October 20, 1950|B.S., university studies, Brigham Young University, 1974|graduate work at[[Page 276]]Harvard School of Business, 1974-75|J.D., Brigham Young University, 1977-80|admitted to the Utah bar in 1980 and began practice in Provo, UT|attorney, Robinson, Seiler and Glazier|former associate solicitor and deputy associate solicitor, Department of the Interior|cofounder, Geneva Steel, Provo|founder, Cannon Industries, Salt Lake City|president and, subsequently, chairman, of Cannon Industries, Salt Lake City|member, Utah Republican Party Elephant Club and Finance Committee|Utah chairman, Lamar Alexander for President|Utah finance chairman, Bush-Quayle '92|married the former Claudia Ann Fox in 1978|eight children: Rachel, Jane, Laura, Emily, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Matthew, Katherine|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|48|VT||senator||PATRICK J. LEAHY, Democrat, of Burlington, VT|born in Montpelier, VT, March 31, 1940, son of Howard and Alba Leahy|graduate of St. Michael's High School, Montpelier, 1957|B.A., St. Michael's College, 1961|J.D., Georgetown University, 1964|lawyer, admitted to the Vermont bar, 1964|admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1979|admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 1968|the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, 1966, the Federal District Court of Vermont, 1965, and the Vermont Supreme Court, 1964|State's attorney, Chittenden County, 1966-74|vice president, National District Attorneys Association, 1971-74|married the former Marcelle Pomerleau, 1962|three children: Kevin, Alicia and Mark|the Senator is a senior member of three committees: Agriculture|Judiciary (ranking member)|Appropriations|also sits on several Appropriation subcommittees including Defense, Foreign Operations (ranking member), Interior, VA-HUD, and Commerce-Justice-State|first Democrat and youngest person in Vermont to be elected to the U.S. Senate|elected to the Senate on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
106c|48|VT||senator||JAMES M. JEFFORDS, Republican, of Shrewsbury, VT|born in Rutland, VT, May 11, 1934|attended public schools in Rutland|received B.S.I.A. degree from Yale, New Haven, CT, 1956|graduate work, Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 1962, LL.B.|served in the U.S. Navy as lieutenant (jg.)|captain, U.S. Naval Reserves (retired June 1990)|admitted to the Vermont bar, 1962, and began practice in Rutland|State Senator, 1967-68|attorney general, State of Vermont, 1969-73|committees: chairman, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Finance|Veterans' Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|cochairman: Northeast-Midwest Coalition|married to Elizabeth Daley|two children: Leonard and Laura|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1989|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|48|VT||rep|AT LARGE|BERNARD SANDERS, Independent, of Burlington, VT|born in Brooklyn, NY, September 8, 1941|graduated from Madison High School, Brooklyn, B.S., political science, University of Chicago, 1964|carpenter, writer, college professor|mayor of Burlington, VT, 1981-89|married to the former Jane O'Meara, 1988|four children: Levi, Heather, Carina and David|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeding Congress.[[Page 278]]
106c|49|VI||rep|DELEGATE|DONNA MC CHRISTENSEN, Democrat, of St. Croix, VI|B.S., St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 1966|M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine, 1970|physician, family medicine|Acting Commissioner of Health, 1994-95|medical director, St. Croix Hospital, 1987-88|founding member and vice president, Virgin Islands Medical Institute|trustee, National Medical Association|past secretary and two-time past president, Virgin Islands Medical Society|founding member and trustee, Caribbean Youth Organization|member: Democratic National Committee, Virgin Islands Democratic Territorial Committee (past vice chair), Substance Abuse Coalition, St. Dunstan's Episcopal School Board of Directors, Caribbean Studies Association, Women's Coalition of St. Croix, St. Croix Environmental Association|past chair, Christian Education Committee, Friedensthal Moravian Church|past member: Virgin Islands Board of Education, Democratic Platform Committee|delegate to the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Democratic national conventions|cohost, Straight Up TV interview program, 1993|two daughters: Rabiah Layla and Karida Yasmeen|member: Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Women's Caucus|committees: Small Business|Resources|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 307]]
106c|50|VA||senator||JOHN W. WARNER, Republican, of Alexandria, VA|born February 18, 1927|grandson of John W. and Mary Tinsley Warner of Amherst County, VA, son of the late Dr. John W. Warner and Martha Budd Warner|left high school in 1944 to serve in the U.S. Navy, released from active duty, third class electronics technician, July 1946|graduated Washington and Lee University (engineering), 1949|entered University of Virginia Law School, 1949|U.S. Marine Corps, served in Korea as first lieutenant, communications officer, 1st Marine Air Wing, September 1950-May 1952|received LL.B. from University of Virginia, 1953|former owner and operator of Atoka, a cattle and crops farm, 1961-94|law clerk to E. Barrett Prettyman, late chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit, 1953-54|private law practice, 1954-56|assistant U.S. attorney, 1956-60|private law practice, 1960-69|trustee, Protestant Episcopal Cathedral, Mount St. Albans, 1967-72|member, board of trustees, Washington and Lee University, 1968-79|presidential appointments: Under Secretary, U.S. Navy, February 1969-April 1972|Secretary, U.S. Navy, May 1972-April 1974|Department of Defense delegate to Law of Sea Conferences, 1969-72, head of U.S. delegation for Incidents at Sea Conference, treaty signed in Moscow, May 1972|administrator, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, April 1974-October 1976|committees: chairman, Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Rules and Administration|National Security Working Group, Commission on Roles and Capabilities of U.S. Intelligence|U.S. delegate to the 12th special session of the U.N. General Assembly devoted to disarmament, 1982|appointed in 1985 as Senate observer to Geneva arms control talks with the Soviet Union|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, took oath of office in Richmond, VA, January 2, 1979|reelected on November 6, 1984, November 6, 1990, and November 4, 1996.
106c|50|VA||senator||CHARLES S. ROBB, Democrat, of McLean, VA|born on June 26, 1939 in Phoenix, AZ|graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Fairfax, VA, 1957|B.B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1961|J.D., University of Virginia, 1973|served in U.S. Marine Corps, 1961-70|law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1973-74|associate, law firm of Williams, Connelly & Califano, 1974-77|partner, Hunton & Williams, 1986-88|elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, 1978-82|elected Governor of Virginia, 1982-86|member: American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Council on Foreign Relations, The Trilateral Commission, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Center for Democratic Institutions, Center for Democracy|National Leadership Commission on Health Care, 1986-89|National Commission on the Public Service, 1987-89|chairman, Democratic Leadership Council, 1986-88|chairman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1991-92|chairman, Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc., 1987-90|chairman, Executive Committee, 1990-present|Committee on Armed Services, ranking member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management, Subcommittee on Seapower|Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on International Trade, Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy, Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight|Select Committee on Intelligence|Senate Democratic Task Force on Social Security|married the former Lynda Bird Johnson, 1967|three children: Lucinda, Catherine, Jennifer|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|50|VA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|HERBERT H. BATEMAN, Republican, of Newport News, VA|born in Elizabeth City, NC, August 7, 1928|College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, B.A., 1949|Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1956|attorney|married the former Laura Yacobi, 1954|two children: Herbert H., Jr. and Laura Margaret|teacher at Hampton High School, 1949-51|enlisted in U.S. Air Force, 1951, discharged first lieutenant, 1953|law clerk for Judge Walter M. Bastian, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, 1956-57|elected and reelected to the Virginia State Senate in 1967, 1971, 1975 and 1979|committee assignments: finance, courts of justice, transportation, and rehabilitation and social service|former member and chairman, agriculture, conservation and natural resources|member: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission|Coal and Energy Study Commission, 1979-82|chairman: Consumer Credit Study Committee, 1970-74|Study of Virginia Milk Commission, 1972-74|public positions: board of commissioners, Peninsula Ports Authority of Virginia, 1968-73|chairman, Peninsula Arena-Auditorium Authority|civic activities: board of directors, Peninsula Economic Development Council|general legal counsel, U.S. Jaycees, 1964-65|president, Virginia Jaycees, 1962-63|board of directors, Newport News Chapter, American Red Cross|president and campaign chairman, Peninsula United Fund|Braxton-Perkins Post, American Legion|professional and fraternal affiliations: Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, and American Judicature Society|committees: Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure|subcommittees: chair, Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Merchant Marine Panel|Military Research and Development|Morale, Welfare and Recreation Panel|Surface Transportation|Water Resources and Environment|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|OWEN B. PICKETT, Democrat, of Virginia Beach, VA|born in Richmond, VA, on August 31, 1930|graduated, Henry Clay High School, Ashland, VA, 1947|B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1952|LL.B., University of Richmond Law School, VA, 1955|attorney (former senior partner in Pickett, Lyle, Siegel, Drescher and Croshaw, Virginia Beach, VA)|admitted to the Virginia State bar in 1955 and commenced practice in Richmond|certified public accountant|served in the Virginia House of Delegates, 1972-86|committee assignments: Finance|Appropriations|National Security|Resources, Privileges and Elections|Health, Welfare and Institutions|Chesapeake and Its Tributaries|chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement|chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Education|chairman, Health, Welfare and Institutions Subcommittee on Health Standards|chairman, Privileges and Elections Subcommittee on Election Laws|chairman, Virginia Democratic State Central Committee, 1980-82|chairman, Second Congressional District Democratic Committee, 1978-82|chairman, Democratic City Committee of Virginia Beach, 1967-72|executive committee, Southern Growth Policies Board|member: Virginia Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association (former president), Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association, Health Lawyers General Counsel Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, Hampton Roads Maritime Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Oceana Lions Club, Princess Anne Ruritan Club (former president), Princess Anne Rotary Club (honorary member), Meals on Wheels Advisory Board|Mason, Scottish Rite, Shriner|Jesters|married the former Sybil Catherine Kelly in 1952|three daughters: Laura, Karen, and Mary|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROBERT C. (BOBBY) SCOTT, Democrat, of Newport News, VA|born in Washington, DC, on April 30, 1947|graduated from Groton High School|B.A., Harvard University|J.D., Boston College Law School|served in the Massachusetts National Guard|attorney|admitted to the Virginia bar|Virginia House of Representatives, 1978-83|Virginia State Senate, 1983-92|member: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, March of Dimes Board of Directors|Peninsula Legal Aid Center Board of Directors|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|NORMAN SISISKY, Democrat, of Cavalier Farms, Petersburg, VA|born June 9, 1927, in Richmond, VA|educated at John Marshall High School, Richmond, VA|Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S. in business administration, 1949|married the former Rhoda Brown, 1949|four sons: Mark, Terry, Richard and Stuart|seven grandchildren|served in the U.S. Navy, 1945-46|Virginia House of Delegates, 1974-82|committee assignments: Appropriations|Health, Welfare and Institutions|Labor and Commerce|Finance|Chesapeake and Its Tributaries|former owner and former president, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Petersburg, Inc.|former chairman of the board, National Soft Drink Association|past president, Appomattox Industrial Development Corporation|former member, Virginia State University Board of Visitors|former trustee, Virginia State University Foundation|former commissioner, Petersburg Hospital Authority|former director, Southside Virginia Emergency Crew and Community Resource Development Board|former member, Quad Cities Beautification Committee|recipient of Outstanding Service to Children in Virginia Award, 1978|honorary doctor of laws, Virginia State University|honorary doctor of humane letters, Virginia Commonwealth University|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|VIRGIL H. GOODE, Jr., Democrat, of Rocky Mount, VA|born in Richmond, VA, October 17, 1946|B.A., University of Richmond, 1969|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1973|served in Virginia Army National Guard|admitted to the Virginia bar in 1973|attorney|member, Virginia State Senate, 1973-97|former member: Ruritan Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees|married Lucy Dodson Goode in 1991|one daughter, Catherine|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|ROBERT W. (BOB) GOODLATTE, Republican, of Roanoke, VA|born on September 22, 1952 in Holyoke, MA|B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 1974|J.D., Washington and Lee University, 1977|Massachusetts bar, 1977, Virginia bar, 1978|began practice in Roanoke, VA, 1979|district director for Congressman M. Caldwell Butler, 1977-79|attorney, sole practitioner, 1979-81|partner, 1981-92|chairman, sixth district, VA, Republican Committee, 1983-88|member, Civitan Club of Roanoke (president, 1989-90)|former member, Building Better Boards Advisory Council|member: Parent Teachers Association, Fishburn Park Elementary School|assistant majority whip|member: House Republican Policy Committee|committees: Judiciary, Agriculture|subcommittees: chairman, Department Operations, Nutrition and Forestry|Courts and Intellectual Property|Livestock, Dairy and Poultry|The Constitution|married in 1974 to Maryellen Flaherty|two children: Jennifer and Robert|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|TOM BLILEY, Republican, of Richmond, VA|born in Chesterfield County, January 28, 1932|graduated, Benedictine High School, 1948|B.A., history, Georgetown University, 1952|served three years in the U.S. Navy, leaving active duty with the rank of lieutenant|elected to Richmond City Council, 1968|appointed vice mayor, 1968|reelected to council and appointed mayor, 1970-77|former board member, National League of Cities|past president, Virginia Municipal League|former board member, Metropolitan Richmond Chamber of Commerce|board member, Central Richmond Association|Virginia Home for Boys, board of governors|former board member, Crippled Children's Hospital|former member, board of visitors, Virginia Commonwealth University|former board member, Southern Bank and Trust Company|married the former Mary Virginia Kelley, 1957|two children: Mary Vaughan and T.J. (Jerry) III|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES P. MORAN, Democrat, of Alexandria, VA|born on May 16, 1945, in Buffalo, NY|College of Holy Cross, B.A.|Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Finance--City University of New York|University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, M.P.A.|University of Southern California Graduate School, Urban Policy and Management|formerly an investment broker with A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc.|staff member on Senate Appropriations Committee|budgetary and fiscal policy specialist for Library of Congress|comptroller for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare|auditor, accountant, and senior budget analyst for U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare|served on city council of Alexandria, 1979-82|vice mayor of Alexandria from 1982-84, mayor from 1985-90|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|married to the former Mary Howard|five children: James, Michael, Patrick, Mary, and Dorothy.
106c|50|VA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|RICK BOUCHER, Democrat, of Abingdon, VA|born in Washington County, VA, August 1, 1946|graduated from Abingdon High School in 1964|B.A. degree from Roanoke College in 1968|J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1971|associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy, New York, NY|partner, Boucher and Boucher, Abingdon, VA|elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1975 and reelected in 1979|former chairman of the Oil and Gas Subcommittee of the Virginia Coal and Energy Commission|former member: Virginia State Crime Commission, Virginia Commission on Interstate Cooperation, Law and Justice Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures|member: board of directors of the First Virginia Bank, Damascus|Abingdon United Methodist Church|Kappa Alpha order|Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity|American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Association of the Bar of the City of New York|recipient of the Abingdon Jaycees Outstanding Young Businessman Award, 1975|member: Committee on Commerce, assistant whip|Committee on the Judiciary|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|FRANK R. WOLF, Republican, of Vienna, VA|born in Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 1939|B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1961|LL.B., Georgetown University Law School, 1965|served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps (Reserves)|lawyer, admitted to the Virginia State bar|legislative assistant for former U.S. Congressman Edward G. Biester, Jr., 1968-71|assistant to Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton, 1971-74|Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1974-75|member, Vienna Presbyterian Church|married to the former Carolyn Stover|five children: Frank, Jr., Virginia, Anne, Brenda, and Rebecca|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|50|VA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS M. DAVIS III, Republican, of Falls Church, VA|born in Minot, ND, on January 5, 1949|graduated, U.S. Capitol Page School|graduated, Amherst College with honors in political science|law degree, University of Virginia|attended officer candidate school|served in the U.S. Army Reserves|member: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 1980-94, chairman, 1992-94|vice president and general counsel of PRC, Inc., McLean, VA|past president, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments|founding member and past president, Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club|committees: Government Reform|Commerce (placed on sabbatical leave)|chairman, District of Columbia Subcommittee|married the former Peggy Rantz, 1973|three children: Carlton, Pamela, and Shelley|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|51|WA||senator||SLADE GORTON, Republican, of Seattle, WA|born January 8, 1928, in Chicago, IL|graduated from high school in Evanston, IL, 1945|enlisted in U.S. Army, 1946-47|A.B., international relations, Dartmouth, 1950|LL.B., with honors, Columbia University Law School, New York, NY, 1953|admitted to bar, Washington State, 1953|service in U.S. Air Force, 1953-56, retired colonel, USAF Reserves|elected to Washington State House of Representatives, 46th District, Seattle, 1958|reelected 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, (majority leader) 1967-68|elected Washington State Attorney General, 1968|reelected 1972, 1976|member, National Association of Attorneys General, 1969-80, president 1976-77|Wyman Award winner, 1980|member: President's Consumer Advisory Council, 1975-77|Washington State Law and Justice Commission, 1969-80, chairman 1969-70|State Criminal Justice Training Commission, 1969-80, chairman 1969-76|married Sally Clark of Selah, WA, 1958|three children: Tod, Sarah Jane, and Rebecca Lynn|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1981|unsuccessful candidate for reelection on November 4, 1986|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1989|reelected on November 8, 1994, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1995.
106c|51|WA||senator||PATTY MURRAY, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born October 11, 1950 in Seattle|B.A., Washington State University, 1972|teacher, lobbyist|Shoreline Community College, parent education instructor for Crystal Springs, 1984-87|citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues, 1983-88|school board member, 1985-89|elected Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, 1985-89|Washington State Senate, 1988-92|Democratic Whip, 1990-92|member, Education, Ways and Means, Commerce and Labor Committees, Domestic Timber Processing Select Committee, Open Government Select Committee, School Transportation Safety Task Force chairperson|Washington State Legislator of the Year, 1990|married Rob Murray|two children|Randy and Sara|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected on November 3, 1998.
106c|51|WA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JAY INSLEE, Democrat, of Bainbridge Island, WA|born on February 9, 1951, in Seattle, WA|graduated, Ingraham High School, 1969|B.A., University of Washington, 1973|J.D., Willamette School of Law, 1976|attorney, 1976-92|Washington State House of Representatives, 1988-92, 14th Legislative District|served on Appropriations, Housing, Judiciary, and Financial Institutions and Insurance Committees|represented the 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1993-95|attorney, 1995-96|Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1997-98|married: Trudi|three children: Jack, Connor, and Joe|committees: Banking and Financial Services|Resources|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, from the 1st District, for the 106th Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JACK METCALF, Republican, of Langley, WA|born in Marysville, WA, November 30, 1927|B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1951|University of Washington, 1966|owner of the Log Castle Bed and Breakfast, Langley|teacher, Everett High School|U.S. Army, 1946-47|member: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service patrol boat skipper with U.S. Marshal Authority, 1947-48|United We Stand America, Concord Coalition, South Whidby Washington Historical Society, South Whidby Washington Kiwanis, Wildcat Steelhead Club, Back Country Horsemen--Skagit County Chapter|Washington State House, 1960-64|Washington State Senate, 1966-74, 1980-92|Washington State Senate assistant Republican whip|chairman, Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee, 1988-92|married Norma Metcalf, 1948|four children: Marta, Gayle, Ann and Lea|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BRIAN BAIRD, Democrat, of Vancouver, WA|born March 7, 1956 in Chauma, NM|B.S., University of Utah, 1977|M.S., University of Wyoming, 1980|Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1984|profession: licensed clincial psychologist|has practiced in Washington State and Oregon|Professor and former Chairman of the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University|has worked in a variety of medical environments prior to election to the U.S. Congress|elected President of the Democratic Freshman Class for the 106th Congress|Democratic Regional Whip|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Small Business|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DOC HASTINGS, Republican, of Pasco, WA|born in Spokane, WA, on February 7, 1941|graduated, Pasco High School, 1959|attended Columbia Basin College and Central Washington State University, Ellensburg, WA|U.S. Army Reserves, 1963-69|president, Columbia Basin Paper and Supply|board of directors, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan|member: Washington State House of Representatives, 1979-87|Republican Caucus chairman, assistant majority leader, National Platform Committee, 1984|president: Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pasco Downtown Development Association|Pasco Jaycees (chamber president)|committees: Rules|subcommittees: Legislative and Budget Process|chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee, 1974-78|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1976-84|married Claire Hastings, 1967|three children: Kirsten, Petrina and Colin|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 290]]
106c|51|WA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, Jr., Republican, of Spokane, WA|born in Spokane, October 7, 1944|graduated from North Central High School|B.A., Washington State University, 1967|J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 1971|served as law clerk to Federal Judge Ralph Plummer, U.S. District Court, Anchorage, AK|served as staff counsel and chief of staff to U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), 1972-77|private law practice: served as town attorney for eastern Washington communities of Reardan, Creston and Almira|cofounder, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery|past president, Spokane County Juvenile Diabetes Foundation|past chairman, Spokane County Republican Party|member: Spokane Central Lions, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Spokane Masonic Lodge No. 34, Scottish rite, El Katif Shrine, Masonic Temple Foundation Trustees, Spokane School Levy Advisory Foundation|committee: Agriculture|Appropriations|Science|subcommittees: National Security and Interior|married to the former Mary Beth Socha of Summerville, SC|two children: Meredith and Elliott|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|NORMAN D. DICKS, Democrat, of Bremerton, WA|born in Bremerton, December 16, 1940|graduated, West Bremerton High School, 1959|B.A., political science, University of[[Page 291]]Washington, 1963|J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1968|admitted to Washington bar, 1968|joined the staff of Senator Warren G. Magnuson in 1968 as legislative assistant and appropriations assistant, named administrative assistant in 1973, and held that post until he resigned to campaign for Congress in February 1976|in Congress he received a first-term appointment to the House Appropriations Committee, where he currently still serves|subcommittees: Defense|ranking member, Interior and Related Agencies|Military Construction|member: Democratic Caucus|member: Washington, DC, and Washington State Bars|serves on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and is a member of the Puget Sound Naval Bases Association and the Navy League of the United States|married the former Suzanne Callison, 1967|two sons: David and Ryan|elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JIM McDERMOTT, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born in Chicago, IL, on December 28, 1936|B.S., Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, 1958|M.D., University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, 1963|residency in adult psychiatry, University of Illinois Hospitals, 1964-66|residency in child psychiatry, University of Washington Hospitals, Seattle, 1966-68|served, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, lieutenant commander, 1968-70|psychiatrist|Washington State House of Representatives, 1971-72|Washington State Senate, 1975-87|Democratic nominee for governor, 1980|regional medical officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Foreign Service, 1987-88|practicing psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, 1970-83|member: Washington State Medical Association|King County Medical Society|American Psychiatric Association|St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Seattle|two grown children: Katherine and James|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|member: Committee on Ways and Means|Committee on the Budget.
106c|51|WA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JENNIFER DUNN, Republican, of Bellevue, WA|born July 29, 1941 in Seattle, WA|B.A., Stanford University, 1963|chairman, Washington State Republican Party, 1981-92|member,[[Page 292]]Republican National Committee: vice chairman, Western Region|U.S. delegate to the 30th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, 1984, 1990|member, Preparatory Commission for the 1985 World Conference on the Status of Women|presidential appointee: President's Advisory Council on Voluntary Services, President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Executive Committee of the Small Business Administration Advisory Council|received Shavano Summit Award for Excellence in National Leadership, Hillsdale College, 1984|member: Seattle Junior League, Board of Epiphany School, Advisory Board for KUOW-FM (National Public Radio), Metropolitan Opera National Council, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, International Women's Forum, and International Republican Institute|committee: Ways and Means|served on House elected leadership team in 1997-98|two children: Bryant and Reagan|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|51|WA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ADAM SMITH, Democrat, of Tacoma, WA|born on June 15, 1965, in Washington, DC|graduated from Tyee High School, 1983|graduated from Fordham University, NY, 1987|law degree, University of Washington, 1990|admitted to the Washington bar in 1991|prosecutor for the city of Seattle|Washington State Senate, 1990-96|member, Kent Drinking Driver Task Force|board member, Judson Park Retirement Home|committees: Armed Services|Resources|married Sara Smith, 1993|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|52|WV||senator||ROBERT C. BYRD, Democrat, of Sophia, WV|born November 20, 1917|Baptist|married Erma Ora James|two daughters: Mrs. Mohammad (Mona Byrd) Fatemi and Mrs. Jon (Marjorie Byrd) Moore|six grandchildren: Erik, Darius and Fredrik Fatemi, and Michael (deceased), Mona and Mary Anne Moore|committees: ranking member, Appropriations|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|sworn in to the U.S. Senate on January 3, 1959|reelected for each succeeding term.
106c|52|WV||senator||JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, Democrat, of Charleston, WV|born in New York City, NY, June 18, 1937|graduated, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, 1954|A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1961|honorary degrees: J.D., West Virginia University, Marshall University, Davis and Elkins College, Dickinson College, University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati|doctor of humanities, West Virginia Institute of Technology|doctor of public service, Salem College|Vista volunteer, Emmons, WV, 1964|West Virginia House of Delegates, 1966-68|elected Secretary of State of West Virginia, 1968|president, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1973-76|Governor of West Virginia, 1976-84|married to the former Sharon Percy|four children: John, Valerie, Charles and Justin|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|ranking member, Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984.
106c|52|WV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ALAN B. MOLLOHAN, Democrat, of Fairmont, WV|born in Fairmont on May 14, 1943, son of former Congressman Robert H. Mollohan and Helen Holt Mollohan|graduated, Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, WV, 1962|A.B., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1966|J.D., West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, 1970|captain, U.S. Army Reserves, 1970-83|admitted to the West Virginia bar in 1970 and commenced practice in Fairmont|admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 1975|member, First Baptist Church, Fairmont|married the former Barbara Whiting, 1976|five children: Alan, Robert, Andrew, Karl and Mary Kathryn|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|52|WV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ROBERT E. WISE, Jr., Democrat, of Clendenin, WV|born in Washington, DC, on January 6, 1948|graduated, George Washington High School, 1966|A.B., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1970|B.A., Tulane University College of Law, New Orleans, LA, 1975|attorney, admitted to West Virginia State bar in 1976 and commenced practice in Charleston|legislative counsel, Judiciary Committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates, 1977-78|director, West Virginians for Fair and Equitable Assessment of Taxes, Inc., 1977-80|West Virginia Senate, 1980-82|member: American Bar Association, West Virginia State bar|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Government Reform and Oversight|married Sandra Casber White, 1984|two children: Robert and Alexandra|elected on November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|52|WV||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|NICK RAHALL II, Democrat, of Beckley, WV|born in Beckley, May 20, 1949|graduated, Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, 1967|A.B., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1971|graduate work, George Washington University, Washington, DC|colonel in U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol|president of the West Virginia Society of Washington, DC|business executive|sales representative, WWNR radio station|president, Mountaineer Tour and Travel Agency, 1974|president, West Virginia Broadcasting|named: Coal Man of the Year, Coal Industry News, 1979|``Young Democrat of the Year'', Young Democrats, 1980|1984 West Virginia American Legion Distinguished Service Award recipient|delegate, Democratic national conventions, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984|member, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee|member: Rotary, Elks, Moose, Eagles, NAACP, National Rifle Association, AF & AM, RAM, Mount Hope Commandery, Shrine Club, Benie Kedeem Temple in Charleston, Beckley Presbyterian Church|chairman and founder, Congressional Coal Group|member: Democratic Leadership Council, Congressional Black Caucus, Democratic Study Group, Energy and Environment Study Conference, Congressional Arts Caucus, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, Congressional Textile Caucus, Congressional Truck Caucus, Congressional Steel Caucus, Automobile Task Force, Congressional Rural Caucus|serves on Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure committees|ranking minority member, Surface Transportation Subcommittee|three children: Rebecca Ashley, Nick Joe III, and Suzanne Nicole|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|53|WI||senator||HERB KOHL, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Milwaukee on February 7, 1935|graduated, Washington High School, Milwaukee, 1952|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1956|M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, Cambridge, MA, 1958|LL.D., Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, WI, 1986 (honorary)|served, U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman|president, Herbert Kohl Investments|owner, Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team|past chairman, Milwaukee's United Way Campaign|State chairman, Democratic Party of Wisconsin, 1975-77|honors and awards: Pen and Mike Club Wisconsin Sports Personality of the Year, 1985|Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Joe Killeen Memorial Sportsman of the Year, 1985|Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau Lamplighter Award, 1986|Wisconsin Parkinsons Association Humanitarian of the Year, 1986|Kiwanis Milwaukee Award, 1987|committees: Appropriations, Judiciary, Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected on November 8, 1994.
106c|53|WI||senator||RUSSELL FEINGOLD, Democrat, of Middleton, WI|born March 2, 1953 in Janesville, WI|graduated from Craig High School, Janesville, WI in 1971|B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1975|Rhodes scholar, Oxford University, 1977|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1979|practicing attorney with Foley and Lardner and with LaFollette and Sinykin, both in Madison, WI, 1979-85|Wisconsin State Senate, January 1983 to January 1993|married to Mary Feingold|four children: daughters Jessica and Ellen, stepsons Sam Speerschneider and Ted Speerschneider|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected on November 3, 1998.
106c|53|WI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PAUL RYAN, Republican, of Janesville, WI|born in Janesville, WI, on January 29, 1970|education: Joseph A. Craig High School|economic and political science degrees, Miami University in Ohio|professional: marketing consultant, Ryan Inc., Central (construction firm)|aide to former U.S. Senator Bob Kasten (R-WI)|advisor to former Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp, and U.S. Drug Czar Bill Bennett|also served as a legislative director in the U.S. Senate|[[Page 297]]organizations: Janesville YMCA|Janesville Bowmen, Inc.|Ducks Unlimited|committees: Budget|Banking and Financial Services|Government Reform|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TAMMY BALDWIN, Democrat, of Madison, WI|born on February 11, 1962, in Madison, WI|graduated from Madison West High School, 1980|A.B., mathematics and government, Smith College, 1984|J.D. University of Wisconsin Law School, 1989|attorney, 1989-92|elected to the Dane County Board of Supervisors, 1986-94|elected to the State Assembly from the 78th district, 1993-99|committees: Budget|Judiciary|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RON KIND, Democrat, of La Crosse, WI|born in La Crosse, March 16, 1963|B.A., Harvard University, 1985|M.A., London School of Economics, 1986|J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1990|admitted to the Wisconsin bar, 1990|state prosecutor, La Crosse County District Attorney's Office|board of directors, La Crosse Boys and Girls Club, Coulee Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Wisconsin Harvard Club|member: Wisconsin Bar Association, La Crosse County Bar Association|married Tawni Zappa in 1994|one son, Jonathan|member: Committee on Resources and Committee on Education and the Workforce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th Congress.[[Page 298]]
106c|53|WI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GERALD D. KLECZKA, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Milwaukee, November 26, 1943|graduated Don Bosco High School, Milwaukee, 1961|attended University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee|served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, 1963-69|served in Wisconsin Assembly, 1969-74|Wisconsin Senate, 1975-84|member: LaFarge Lifelong Learning Institute, Thomas More Foundation, Polish National Alliance-Milwaukee Society, Polish American Congress, South Side Democratic Party Unit, State and Milwaukee County Democratic Party|married the former Bonnie L. Scott, 1978|elected to the 98th Congress by special election, April 3, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|THOMAS M. BARRETT, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born December 8, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976|J.D., with honors, University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, 1980|attorney|Wisconsin State Assembly, 1984-89|Wisconsin State Senate, 1989-92|member: Wisconsin State bar|married Kristine Mansfield Barrett, 1991|four children: Thomas, Anne, Erin, and Kate|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS E. PETRI, Republican, of Fond du Lac, WI|born in Marinette, WI, May 28, 1940|graduated, Lowell P. Goodrich High School, 1958|B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1962|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1965|admitted to the Wisconsin state and Fond du Lac county bar associations, 1965|commenced practice in Fond du Lac in 1970|lawyer|law clerk to Federal Judge James Doyle, 1965|Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-67|White House aide, 1969|elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1972|reelected in 1976 and served until April 1979|married|one daughter|elected to the 96th Congress by special election, April 3, 1979, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William A. Steiger|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DAVID R. OBEY, Democrat, of Wausau, WI|born in Okmulgee, OK, October 3, 1938|graduated Wausau High School, 1956|M.A. in political science, University of Wisconsin, 1960 (graduate work in Russian government and foreign policy)|elected to the Wisconsin Legislature from Marathon County's 2nd District at the age of 24|reelected three times|assistant Democratic floor leader|married Joan Lepinski of Wausau, WI, 1962|two sons: Craig David and[[Page 300]]Douglas David|elected to the 91st Congress by special election, April 1, 1969, to fill the vacancy created by resignation of Melvin R. Laird|reelected to each succeeding Congress|ranking member, House Committee on Appropriations|Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, ranking member|ex officio member of all subcommittees|and former chairman, Joint Economic Committee.
106c|53|WI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MARK GREEN, Republican, of Green Bay, WI|born in Boston, MA, on June 1, 1960|B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School-Madison, 1987|attorney|elected to Wisconsin State Assembly, 4th District, 1992-98|he and his wife Sue have three children: Rachel, Anna, and Alex|committees: Budget|Science|Banking and Financial Services|Republican Policy Committee|Assistant Majority Whip|elected to the 106th Congress.
106c|53|WI||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., Republican, of Menomonee Falls, WI|born in Chicago, IL, June 14, 1943|graduated from Milwaukee Country Day School, 1961|A.B., Stanford University, 1965|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1968|admitted to the Wisconsin bar,[[Page 301]]1968|commenced practice in Cedarburg, WI|admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972|attorney|elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 1968, reelected in 1970, 1972 and 1974|elected to Wisconsin Senate in a special election in 1975 and reelected in 1976, serving as assistant minority leader|staff member of former U.S. Congressman J. Arthur Younger of California in 1965|member: Waukesha County Republican Party, Wisconsin Bar Association, Riveredge Nature Center, Friends of Museum, and American Philatelic Society|married the former Cheryl Warren, 1977|two sons: Frank James III, and Robert Alan|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
106c|54|WY||senator||CRAIG THOMAS, Republican, of Casper, WY|born February 17, 1933 in Cody, WY|graduated from Cody High School|B.S., University of Wyoming, 1955|served in the U.S. Marine Corps, captain, 1955-59|small businessman|vice president, Wyoming Farm Bureau, 1960-66|American Farm Bureau, 1966-75|general manager, Wyoming Rural Electric Association, 1975-89|member: Wyoming House of Representatives, 1984-89|committees: Energy and Natural Resources, Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations, Indian Affairs|subcommittees: chairman, Parks, Historic Preservation and Recreation|Transportation and Infrastructure|Forests and Public Land Management|Drinking Water, Fisheries and Wildlife|chairman, East Asian and Pacific Affairs|Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs|International Economic Policy, Export and Trade Promotion|married to Susan Thomas|four children: Peter, Paul, Lexi and Patrick|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives by special election on April 25, 1989, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dick Cheney|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1994, for the term beginning January 3, 1995.
106c|54|WY||senator||MICHAEL B. ENZI, Republican, of Gillette, WY|born in Bremerton, WA, February 1, 1944|B.S., accounting, George Washington University, 1966|M.B.A., Denver University, 1968|served in Wyoming National Guard, 1967-73|accounting manager and computer programmer, Dunbar Well Service, 1985-97|director, Black Hills Corporation, a New York stock exchange company, 1992-96|member, founding board of directors, First Wyoming Bank of Gillette, 1978-88|owner, with wife, of NZ Shoes|served in Wyoming House of Representatives, 1987-91, and in Wyoming State Senate, 1991-96|mayor of Gillette, 1975-82|commissioner, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 1995-96|served on the Education Commission of the States, 1989-93|president, Wyoming Association of Municipalities, 1980-82|president, Wyoming Jaycees, 1973-74|member, Lions Club|elder, Presbyterian Church|Eagle Scout|married Diana Buckley in 1969|three children: Amy, Brad and Emily|committees: Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Small Business|Special Committee on Aging|subcommittees: chairman, Employment, Safety and Training|chairman, International Trade and Finance|Financial Institutions and Economic Policy|Public Health|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996, for the term beginning January 3, 1997.
106c|54|WY||rep|AT LARGE|BARBARA CUBIN, Republican, of Casper, WY|graduated, Natrona County High School|B.S., Creighton University, 1969|manager, substitute teacher, social worker, chemist|founding member of the Casper Suicide Prevention League, Casper Service League|president, Southridge Elementary School Parent/Teacher Organization|Mercer House, president and executive member|Casper Self Help Center, board member|Seton House, board member|Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, volunteer cook and server, Wyoming State Choir and Casper Civic Chorale, Cub Scout leader, Sunday School teacher at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church|past memberships: executive committee of the Energy Council|chairman, Center for Legislators Energy and Environment Research (CLEER)|National Council of State Legislatures|vice chairman, Energy Committee|1994 Edison Electric Institutes' Wyoming Legislator of the Year and Toll Fellowship from the Council of State Governments, 1990|Wyoming House of Representatives committees, 1987-92: Minerals, Business and Economic Development, Revenue, Transportation|chairperson, Joint Interim Economic Development Subcommittee|Wyoming Senate committees, 1993-94: Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, Cultural Resources, Revenue|Republican activities: chair, Wyoming Senate Conference, 1992-94|precinct committeewoman, 1988-94|legislative liaison and member, Natrona County Republican Women|1992 Wyoming State Convention Parliamentarian|delegate, Wyoming State Convention, 1990, 1992 and 1994|State Legislative Candidate Recruitment Committee for the Wyoming Republican Party in 1988, 1990 and 1992|married to Frederick W. (Fritz) Cubin|two children: William (Bill) and Frederick III (Eric)|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Resources, Commerce|subcommittees: chair, Energy and Mineral Resources|ex officio chair, National Parks and Public Lands|Commerce subcommittees on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection|Health and Environment.