George A. McManus, Jr.

George A. McManus, Jr.
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 36th district
37th District (1991-1994)
In office
January 1, 1991 – December 31, 2002
Preceded by Mitch Irwin
Succeeded by Tony Stamas
Personal details
Born (1930-12-12) December 12, 1930
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Clara (m. 1949)
Alma mater Michigan State University

George A. McManus, Jr. is a former Republican member of the Michigan Senate, serving from 1991-2002.[1]

The salutatorian of his high school class in 1948, McManus went on to receive both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Michigan State University. He later served as the extension director for the institution in Grand Traverse County for 25 years. McManus is a fourth-generation cherry farmer.[2]

McManus was a trustee of Northwestern Michigan College for 20 years, and a director of the college's foundation. He also served on the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Board of Education.[3]

During his time in the Senate, McManus sponsored the Michigan Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act and played a key role in protecting family farms from property tax increases.[4]

McManus received an honorary doctorate of agriculture from Michigan State University in May 2003.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 2001-2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator George A. McManus, Jr.
  2. ↑ The Political Graveyard: McManus, George A., Jr.
  3. ↑ Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools: 2007: Senator George McManus, Jr. and Clara (Kratchovil) McManus
  4. ↑ Senate Resolution 302 (2002): A resolution of tribute to the Honorable George A. McManus
  5. ↑ Gongwer News Service (April 14, 2003): Capital Notebook: Gast, McManus Getting Honorary Degrees


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