Biographies: State Senators

1985 to Present

"Sen. Warner is the best argument against term limits."

-- U.S. Senator Ben Nelson

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Born August 29,1956 in Omaha, Nebraska.  Attended Seymour Elementary, Ralston Middle School, Creighton Prep High School 1975, Creighton University B.A. 1978, University of Nebraska College of Law 1982.  Attorney.

Member:  Nebraska and American Bar Associations, Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce, German-American Society.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1996-97, p. 283

Biography:  Born Nov. 10, 1949. Attended Omaha West- side High School, Gustavus Adolphus College, Colgate University, Creighton University School of Law. Two children:  John Paul and Eleanor Jane. Attorney, businessman. Member:  Nebraska Bar Association; Nebraska Juvenile Court Nominating Commission; American Bar Association. Former member, Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 256

Biography:  Born Feb. 15, 1952, in Newcastle, Wyo. Graduate:  Crawford (Neb.) High School; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S.). Married Candice Woebbecke, Aug. 27, 1977; two children:  Brandon and Shawn. Founder, board of directors, Gretna Area Development Corporation. Former:  fish and wildlife biologist, aquatic education coordinator, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; City of Gretna Mayor (four years); Gretna city councilman (eight years); Gretna Park Board member; founder, board of directors, Heartline Desert Shield. Member:  Gretna Optimist Club; American Fisheries Society; Nebraska Fisheries Society.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 260

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Biography:  Born Nov. 11, 1946, in Sidney, Neb. Graduate of Dix Public Schools and Colorado State University (B.A. in history). Graduate studies, Loyola University, Chicago. Single; two children, Aaron and Matthew. Consultant. Former member:  Dix School Board for eight years; District 18 director, Nebraska State School Board Association for four years; LEAD 11 alumnus; Farm Bureau member, Wheat Growers Association. Member, First United Presbyterian Church, Kimball.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 285

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  June 15, 1979

Elected Speaker of Legislature 1987; re-elected 1989. Member, Board of Directors, National Conference of State Legislatures and State Legislative Leaders Foundation

Biography:  Born in Lexington, Neb., Feb. 9, 1929. Attended Lexington High School and Hastings College, Hastings, Neb. (B.A.). Married to Elsie L. Carlson; four children. Occupation:  real estate and insurance. Former admissions counselor and assistant director of admissions, Hastings College. Elder, First Presbyterian Church; director, Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., trustee, Hastings College; past president, Dawson County Young Republicans; Republican Party State Executive Committee member, 1964-1966 and 1973-1979; state coordinator, Mobilization of Republican Enterprise (MORE) Program, 19651966; chairman, Nebraska Republican Party, 1973-1975; Nebraska chairman, President Ford Committee. Member:  American Legion, Rotary International and Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Navy veteran. Past president, Nebraska Jaycees; named one of three Outstanding Young Men of Nebraska by Nebraska Jaycees, 1962; selected to 1965 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 286

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Jan. 4, 1989, to fill unexpired term of Vard Johnson, who resigned

Biography:  Born Nov. 14, 1937, in Omaha, Neb. Attended Bratton Union Rural Consolidated High School (1955 graduate), Peru State College (19551957), Doane College (B.A. 1962) and Chadron State College (M.S. 1980). Married Bill D. Beck on Dec. 22, 1956; four children:  Clayton, Curtis, Clint and Christine. Homemaker. Former teacher in public, private, and federal agency education and tax preparer. Member, Douglas County Republican Party Central Committee; voter chair, Legislative District 8, Douglas County Republican Party. Member:  Benson Historical Society, Benson Women's Republican Club, Metro Rightto-Life, Pro America.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 270

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Jan. 6, 1988, to replace Jim Pappas, who resigned

Biography:  Born June 23, 1951, in Gothenburg, Neb. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln; American University, Washington, DC; and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A.) in 1974. Married, June 3, 1978, wife, Janet; one child:  David Andrew. High school teacher. Nebraska Teacher of the Year, 1982; selected as one of the top four National Teachers of the Year, 1983; Named to Outstanding Young Men of America, 1989. Former assistant press liaison, U.S. Senate, 1971-1973; former intern, U.S. Senate and Nebraska Legislature.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 274

Biography:  Born May 20,1929, in Omaha, Neb. Occupations:  catering; real estate development and investments. Wife, Barbara; four children:  Linda; Diane; Randall; and Vicki. Member of Gretna Optimists  Board of Directors, Former:  Sarpy County 4-H Council president; Gretna Parent-Teacher Organization president; Gretna Planning Board chairman; Springfield Boosters chairman; Gretna Civic Organization president; and Gretna Optimists Board of Directors. Member:  Gretna Planning Board; Springfield Boosters; Gretna Civic Organization; Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce; Gretna American Legion.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 254

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  July 1, 1991, to replace Jacklyn Smith, who resigned

Biography:  Born Nov. 2, 1943, in Omaha. Graduate of Omaha Central High School, 1961; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S.), 1965. Additional hours at Kearney State College. Married Jon Bohlke, Feb. 4, 1967; two children:  Jon Jr. and Jason. Former speech pathologist.

Member:  Rotary; Business and Professional Women; League of Women Voters (past president); Hastings YWCA (past president). Former member and president, Hastings Board of Education; former member, Hastings Utilities Board.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 323

Biography:  Born March 19, 1945, in Oakland. Graduate of Tekamah High School; University of Nebraska College of Agriculture; University of Nebraska College of Law. Married Vicki Nodlinski, Aug. 24, 1968; five children:  Jason, Jenefer, Jolin, Jina and Jaron. Military service:  U.S. Army 2nd lieutenant, 1970. Attorney. Former:  Saunders County attorney; Wahoo Public School Board -past president; board chairperson, Saunders County School Reorganization; Wahoo Start Committee -physician recruitment; director, Greater Wahoo Development Foundation and Wahoo Industries. Founding director, Saunders County Youth Service System. Member:  Nebraska State Bar Association -former member, Ethics Committee and former chairman, Office Management Section; St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church -acolyte; Governor's Water Council, 1993-94.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 312

Biography:  Born April 30, 1969, in Lincoln.  Graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School, 1987; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A. with high distinction), 1990; UNL College of Law (J.D. with distinction), 1994. Married Deonne Niemack, July 8, 1995; one daughter, Lauren Caroline, born May 2, 1997. Attorney. Admitted to practice:  Nebraska Supreme Court, 1994; U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 1994; U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit 1994.

Member:  Gretna United Methodist Church, Springfield Jaycees, Nebraska State Bar Association.

Awards:  UNL Innocents Society, Phi Beta Kappa. Class agent, University of Nebraska Foundation. Served as second vice president of UNL student government. Was finalist for UNL Outstanding Student Leader. Served as executive editor of Nebraska Law Review. Won Robert G. Simmons Law Practice Award.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 305-06

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Born November 11, 1915, in Avoca, Nebraska.  Graduate of Avoca High School and attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Married Ruth Thelma Ruge, February 2, 1937; three children:  Sally (Mrs. Malone), Carroll and Steven.  Farmer.  Managed Cass County Cooperative Association for one year; secretary, Avoca Telephone Company for 10 years; served on first Cass County School Reorganization Committee; past master, Euclid Lodge AF and AM, Weeping Water; past patron, Elizabeth Chapter OES; past state moderator, Nebraska Congregational Conference; past president, State Congregational Laymen's Association; past moderator, Lincoln Association of Nebraska Congregational Conference.  Has served as secretary of Avoca Cemetery Association for 25 years.

Member:  Advisory Board of Good Samaritan Home, Syracuse; precinct Republican committeeman; past President, Avoca Lions Club; United Church of Christ Congregational (served as trustee, deacon, Sunday school superintendent), and on many other local committees; member and past president, Cass County Farm Bureau Association.  Cass County Chairman Bicentennial Committee.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 262

Born in Omaha, Nebraska September 28, 1936.  Graduate of Omaha South High School, attended University of Nebraska at Omaha.  Married Connie Woodward Chizek October 10, 1959; children:  Bill, Cathy, Mary, Phil, Jim and David.  Manager, Labor Relations for Northwestern Bell Tel. Co.; formerly Manager, Public Affairs; Personnel, NW Bell.  Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Douglas County Sheriffs Department.  Commissioner of Labor, State of Nebraska, 1971-1979.  Former President, Kingswood Neighborhood Association, Pony League Baseball Coach; Treasurer, Millard Athletic Assn.  Veteran:  U.S. Army, Paratroop Corps.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 277

Appointed to fill unexpired term of William Hasebroock June 22, 1979.

Born September 30, 1922 in Schuyler.  Graduated Schuyler High School; attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Married October 12,1946 to Katherine (Kak) Coufal; three children:  Mary Christine (Mrs. Dan Wisnieski), Mark and Janet (Mrs. Michael Casuseelli).  Occupation:  AgriBusiness, corporate sec.-treas., Wagner Mills, Inc.  Formerly flight instructor.  Served on Schuyler City Council two years, Schuyler School Board 20 years, former Colfax County Republican sec.-treas., Colfax County Republican Chairman, past member State Republican Central Committee, alternate delegate Republican National Convention 1976.

Member:  Rotary, American Legion, Knights of Columbus.  Air Force pilot, World War 11, St.  Augustine's Catholic Church, Schuyler.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 271

Biography:  Born July 20, 1947, in South Sioux City, Neb. Graduate of South Sioux City High School; University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.D. (B.S.); and Chadron State College (M.S.); Ph.D. candidate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Married Kathleen Lynch Aug. 26, 1967; one child:  Jennifer Erin. Occupation:  assistant professor of finance, Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb. Private business consulting and consultant for Small Business Administration through Nebraska Business Development Center at Wayne. Former production supervisor. Community Chest Board of Directors; Action Corps of Executives; second lieutenant, Nebraska Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Member:  Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW, Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, Phi Delta Kappa, St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Council, Sigma Nu social fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, Midwest Business Administration Association, Midwest Finance Association, Nebraska Business and Economics Association, Lewis & Clark Board of Realtors, and Aircraft owners and Pilots Association. Served in Vietnam with First Air Cavalry. Holds Nebraska real estate license.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 261

Biography:  Born Aug. 13, 1935, in Fairbury. Graduate of Alexandria High School. Married Janice Fegter, Sept. 28, 1956; three children:  Debra (Mrs. David) Fangmeier, Kevin, and Valerie (Mrs. Brice) Goebel. Farmer.

Member:  Lutheran Church; Thayer County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Former:  chairman of the Sorghum Board, 1981-86; director, U.S. Feed Grains Council, 1981-86; Gilead School Board member, 1963-72; Co-op Elevator Board chairman. Inducted into the Nebraska Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1989.

Biography:  Born April 25, 1924, in Hastings. Graduate of St. Cecilia's High School in Hastings, 1941; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A.), 1987. Married Robert B. Crosby, May 22, 1971; children:  Mary Stuart Bolin, Michael C. Stuart, Timothy Stuart and Fred M. Stuart; stepchildren:  Robert M. Crosby and Susan Crosby Smith. Community volunteer. Fortner:  executive secretary/publisher, Hastings Tribune; staff member to U.S. Sen. Roman Hruska, Washington, D.C.; Nebraska Arts Council chairwoman. Co-chairwoman, Capital Campaign, Lincoln Downtown Senior Center.

Member:  Heritage League; Sigma Alpha Iota; Friends of Center for Great Plains Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln Symphony Guild; Lincoln Playhouse Guild; St. Elizabeth's Auxiliary; Madonna Auxiliary; executive board, Cornhusker Council, -Boy Scouts of America. Choir member and volunteer organist, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Student, University of Nebraska-Lincoln church music program.

Honors and awards:  Higher Education Award, The Citizens CBA Action Council, 1989; Friend of Education Award, Lincoln Education Association, 1989; Friend of the Coalition Award, Nebraska Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coalition, 1991; Free Enterprise Award, Lincoln Independent Business Association, 1992; Recognition, Legislator of the Year in Support of Nursing Activities, Nebraska Nurses Association, 1992; Education Award, Lincoln Alpha Delta Kappa Chapters, 1992; YWCA Tribute to Women, Government and Politics Award, 1993; Interfaith Leadership Award, 1996; Leonard Thiessen Award for meritorious service to the arts, presented by Gov. Ben Nelson.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 320-21

Biography:  Born Oct. 13, 1954, in Osmond. Graduate of Wausa High School, 1972. Married Debra Clarkson, April 6, 1974; one child:  John. Owner and operator, D&D Foodliner, Wausa; co-owner of Onawa Food Center. Member:  National Grocers Association -Government Relations Council and Political Education Committee; board of directors, Nebraska Grocery Industry -legislative committee and scholarship committee; advisory council, Kinder Morgan; state advisory council, Area Health Education Centers; board of directors, Northern Area Health Education Center; Osmond General Hospital Foundation Board; Wausa Development Corporation; Wausa Community Club; associate member, Knox County Pork Producers; associate member, Knox County Cattle Feeders. Former member:  co-chairperson, Wausa Labor Day Fair Committee; council treasurer and Sunday School principal, Thabor Lutheran Chuch; Wausa Pork Chop Bar-B-Que Committee; Nursing Center Advisory Committee; Volunteer Fire Department; Wausa Appreciation Day committee; Knox County Block Grant board; Wausa Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee; Public Schools Technology Committee. Political:  vice chairperson, Knox County Republican Party; 1996 delegate, Republican State Convention; co-chairperson, Knox County Hagel for Senate campaign. Honors and awards:  Spirit of America Award, National Grocers Association, 2000.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2000-01, p. 314

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Biography:  Born March 10, 1949, in Norfolk, Neb. Graduate of Norfolk Senior High School, 1967. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. Married John Day, Sept. 28, 197 1; two children:  Nanette and Brandon; three step children:  John Jr., Amy Watson and Cyndi Hart. President and co-owner, The Day Companies. Member:  Household Goods Forwarders' Association; Leadership America Alumni Association; Business and Professional Women. Former:  Link Halfway House secretary-treasurer; Goldenrod Hills Community Action vice president; Nebraska Research and Development Authority; Northeast Nebraska Zoo Board% Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce (former chair).

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 268

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Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 281

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Biography:  Born July 2, 1932. Graduate of Ewing High School, 1950; University of Nebraska, 1954; Kansas State University (doctor of veterinary medicine), 1961. Military service:  U.S. Air Force, 1954-56. Married Gloria L. Zoeller, Dec. 27, 1958; four children:  Jon Martin, Thomas Lyle, Christopher Joseph and Mary Stephanie. Veterinarian and rancher. Member, Knights of Columbus; American Legion. Former member, Ewing Public School Board of Education. Past president, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association. Religion:  Catholic.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2000-01, p. 326

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Biography:  Born June 13, 1938, in McCook, Neb. Graduate of Indianola High School. Attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Married Donna J. Hoyt, Nov. 1, 1959; four children:  Crinda K. McConville; Sharma L. Dunder; Lewis E. Elmer; and Jeana R. Kruger. Former agribusinessman. Former member, Indianola City Council. Member:  Rotary; Elks; Masons; Shrine.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1996-97, p. 303

Biography:  Born June 13, 1938, in McCook, Neb. Graduate of Indianola High School. Attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Married Donna J. Hoyt, Nov. 1, 1959; four children:  Crinda K. McConville; Sharma L. Dunder; Lewis E. Elmer; and Jeana R. Kruger. Former agribusinessman. Former member, Indianola City Council. Member:  Rotary; Elks; Masons; Shrine.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 272

Born May 31, 1931 in Dorchester, Nebraska.  Attended Dorchester Public School, University of Nebraska B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering, 1953.  Married December 22, 1950 to Lois Arnold; three children:  Joyce Boyd (Mrs. Bobby), Lee and Lawrence.  Farmer.  Formerly:  (1956-1970) Mechanical Engineer, P.E., Development of space flight propulsion boosters, Brown-Teledyne Co., Huntsville, Alabama.  Served 3 1/2 years active commissioned duty with U.S. Army Ordance Corp. (1953-1956).  Member:  Western Fraternal Life Assn., Dorchester United Methodist Church, Nebraska Soybean Assn., American Agriculture Movement, Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn., Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Assn., American Legion.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 278

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Biography:  Born May 19,1935, in Tobias, Neb. Graduate:  University of Nebraska (B.S. in economics), 1963; Colorado School of Banking, Boulder, Colo., 1967; Kearney State College (MBA), 1990. Married Alice Jennings, Aug. 9, 1959; three children:  Dan Jennings Fisher, Mary Catherine Limbach and Amy Susan de Almedia. Banker/banking consultant. Owner and operator of family farm; president/CEO, Jennings State Bank. Former:  business instructor, University of NebraskaKearney; president/CEO, Crawford State Bank. Military service:  U.S. Marines Second Lieutenant Pilot, 1958-1962. Member:  Presbyterian Church; American Legion; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Masonic Order; Eastern Star; Shrine; Elks, Izaak Walton League; Rotary; Toastmasters; Liederkranz Club; Nebraska State Sportsmen's Association; National Skeet Shooting Association, Amateur Trap Shooting Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 279

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Appointed by Governor to complete term of Sen. Walter George January 1, 1981

Born April 10, 1927 in Tekamah, Nebraska.  Attend ed Tekamah High School and University of Nebraska, B.S, 1950.  Married Doran Lorenz, April 14, 1950; three children:  James R., Charles T. and Sarah L. Presently President, Tekamah Motors, Inc., (Ford-Lincoln Mercury dealer); formerly public accountant.  Member school board in 1950s.  Member:  Masons, Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters, Shrine, Phi Gamma Delta, American Legion, VFW; Elder, Presbyterian Church.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 270

Biography:  Born in Orson, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1925. Graduate of Creighton University, Omaha (B.S. in economics). Married Gaynelle Tusha in May 1950; three children:  D'Arcy Leah, Gregory Allen and Christopher Mark. Former real estate developer, in savings and loan business for 15 years. Past patron, OES; past master, Centennial Lodge AF & AM; Tangier Shrine; Scottish Rite; York Rite; Royal Arch Masons. State Life Member, Nebraska PTA; past chairman, Omaha Mayor's Urban Renewal Advisory Council; YMCA; institutional representative, Boy Scouts of America; Omaha Chamber of Commerce; American Legion; Lutheran Church.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 276

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Biography:  Born Jan. 23, 1924, in Friend, Neb. Graduate of Friend High School. Attended the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University. Married Phyllis L. Kavan, Aug. 22, 1948; four children:  Mary Lou; George; Rex 11; and Phillip. Occupation:  farm management. Former photographer. Former member:  Imperial City Council and Adams County Board of Supervisors; Regional Mental Health Advisory Commission; Hastings Regional Medical Program; Episcopal Church Executive Board, Nebraska Diocese. Member:  Masons; Shrine; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Eagles; and Rotary. Delegate to Republican National Convention, 1976, 1984 and 1988. Former:  Nebraska Jaycees state president; Republican Party county chairman for Adams and Chase counties; Greater Nebraska Health Systems Agency president.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 283

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Aug. 9, 1984, to replace Karen Kilgarin, who resigned

Biography:  Born March 8, 1956, in Omaha, Neb. Education:  St. Joseph's Elementary School and Paul VI High School in Omaha; Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa; and University of Nebraska at Omaha. Married Susan Jo Riha, Sept. 11, 1981; three children:  Annie; Tim; and Mike. Director of Public Affairs, Mutual Protective and Medico Life Insurance companies.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 256

Biography:  Born May 5, 1943; native Omahan, resident of 4th District for 14 years. Graduate of University of Omaha (B.A. in economics 1970). Married to Mary Lou Hannibal; children:  four daughters. Recreational interests:  golf, bowling, water skiing, racquetball, skiing. President, Hannibal Construction Inc., 1965-present. Licensed real estate broker, 1972-present. Board of Directors, Metropolitan Omaha Builders Association, 1968-present; president, 1982. Board of Directors, National Association of Home Builders, 1974-1982; Board of Directors, Nebraska Association of Home Builders, 1974-1976. Catlin Elementary School PTA Board of Directors, 1976-1982; vice president, 1979. Board of Directors, South/Southwest Branch YMCA, 1972-1982; chairman, 1973-1975. Metro Y Building Committee, 1980-1981. Omaha Suburban Athletic Association softball coach, 1977-1979.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 267

Appointed May 27, 1983, to complete unexpired term of Sen. Steve Fowler.

Born Aug. 8, 1939, in Charlotte, N.C. Graduate McCook High School 1957; University of Nebraska, B.S. in business administration 1961. Married Mary Sue Hormel Oct. 25, 1964; children:  Ben Hormel and Elizabeth Ann. President, Harris Oil. Formerly:  farmer-rancher, teacher (secondary), retail and wholesale distribution. Served two terms as Red Willow County Democratic Party chairman; Teachers Professional Practices Commission, state, two years; National Guard 1962-68; served on numerous political campaigns on local, state and national level. Member:  Elks, Sigmu Nu, Knolls Country Club. Member of Legislature's Banking, Commerce and Insurance and Natural Resources committees.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 318

Biography:  Born Sept. 29, 1927, in Sioux City, Iowa. Graduate of Creighton Preparatory High School, 1945; Wayne State College -B.A., 1951, -M.S., 1958; University of Nebraska -Ph.D., 1966. Married Marjorie Sheehan, Jan. 20, 1951; five children:  Debbie Burchard, Cindy Spagnola, Marcy Closner, Joan Hartnett and Michael Hartnett. Consultant. Former occupations:  college professor; high school teacher; coach; administrator; farmer. Former Bellevue School Board five-term member. Member:  Chamber of Commerce; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Knights of Columbus; Phi Delta Kappa.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 324

Biography:  Born Dec. 12, 1923, in Coleridge, Neb. Graduate of Coleridge High School in 1941. Married Carol Rae Willms, June 12,1949; three children:  William; Douglas; and Cynthia. President and part owner of Hefner Oil & Feed Co. U.S. Navy, 1943-1946. Former:  school board member for six years; town council member; mayor of Coleridge; member of Coleridge Fire Department for 26 years. Member and past president, Coleridge Commercial Club. Member of American Legion for 42 years, past commander for two years. Member of VFW. Director and past president, Nebraska Petroleum Marketers.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 262

Born Oct. 24, 1958, in Pawnee City.

Education:  Graduate of Elk Creek High School, 1977.

Family:  Wife, Robin. Children: Jared, Mikayla and Bryan.

Occupation:  Dairy farmer.

Member:  Local fire district board; St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Former:  Elk Creek Public Schools Board of Education.

Born Aug. 3, 1931, in Lincoln. Attended St. John's and Cathedral schools in Omaha, St. Joseph's College in Owensboro, Ky. Married David Higgins March 24, 1956. Real estate investments.  First candidate to file for governor on Democratic ticket in the 1986 campaign.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 309

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Aug. 30, 1995, to replace Tim Hall, who resigned

Biography:  Born Jan. 8, 1964, in Omaha. Graduate of Holy Cross Elementary, Omaha, 1978; Daniel J. Gross High School, Omaha, 1982; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (bachelor's degree in business administration), 1986; Creighton University School of Law, 1989; U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School, Charlottesville, Va., Officer Basic Course, 1989, Trial Advocacy Course, 1990. Married Cara Linden, Aug. 12, 1995; one son:  John Linden Hilgert, born April 9, 1998. Vice president for institutional advancement for Catholic Charities, Omaha. Military service:  U.S. Army, active duty, 1989-92; served in Operation Desert Storm, 1990-91; captain, Judge Advocate General's Corp; Trial Defense Service, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan., 1989-91; legal assistance officer, Staff Judge Advocate's Office, 1st Infantry Division, 1991-92. Military honors:  Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Southwest Asian Campaign Medal with three stars, Defense Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal from Saudi Arabia.

Member:  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2704; American Legion South Omaha Post No. 331; La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, Voiture Locale 206; Knights of Columbus; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 154; Spring Lake Park Neighborhood Association; Deer Park Neighborhood Association; Sons of Italy, Christoforo Colombo Lodge No. 1419; Q Street Merchants Association; Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association; Omaha Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Nebraska Human Services Association; South Omaha Business Association; South Omaha Optimists International; Mandan Park Renovation Committee; Columbus Park Neighborhood Association; Dahlman Area Rehabilitation Effort; St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America. Fortner Archdiocesan Pastoral Council representative.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 308

Biography:  Born June 10, 1936, in Deshler, Neb. Graduate of Fairbury High School. Married Kenneth Hillman on June 20, 1954; three children:  Janine Hergenreder; Shari Johnston; and Terry Hillman. Executive vice president, Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce. Former:  executive director, Scottsbluff/Gering United Way; executive director, Platte Valley Council of Camp Fire; Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project; Calvary Lutheran Church president; West Nebraska All-Star Sports Board of Directors. Member:  Old West Trail Foundation Board of Directors; Family Preservation Team Board of Directors; Friends of Agate Fossil Beds treasurer,

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1996-97, p. 305

Born in Omaha November 17, 1941.  Married Bar bara Joan Erickson September 1, 1973; children Elizabeth Erickson, Katherine Carpenter, Christopher and David.  Attended Harrison and Dundee public schools, and Omaha Central High School.  Graduated from Stanford University in 1963 majoring in Interna tional Relations (A.B. With Great Distinction).  Volunteer worker, West Berlin Refugee Camp, March, 1961.  Chairman, Stanford Student Judicial Council; President, Vice President, Phi Kappa Sigma residential fraternity; Distinguished Military Graduate.  Served as a Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant, United States Army Intelligence & Security Branch, 1963-1965.  Graduated from Yale University Law School in 1968.  Member, Inter-law school competition moot court teams, 1967 and 1968.  Phi Delta Pi legal fraternity.  Sum mer Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1967.  Attorney, Wald, Harkrader & Ross, Washington, D.C., 1968-1969.  Law Clerk to the Honorable Oliver Gasch, United States District court for the District of Columbia, 1969-1970.  Trial Attorney, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, 1970-1973.  At torney in private practice in Omaha specializing in civil trial and appellate practice, 1974 to present.  Associated with the firm, Schrempp, Lefler, Hoagland & Gray.  Member, Omaha, Nebraska State, District of Columbia, and American Bar Associations.  Member, House of Delegates, Nebraska Bar Association 1981- Coordinator, Coali tion for Open Government, 1975-1976.  Member, National Governing Board of Common Cause, 1977-1978 (Vice Chairman, Legal Affairs Committee).  Recipient, Creighton Law School James A.  Doyle Award, 1977 ("Outstanding Young Attorney").  All Saints Episcopal Church, Omaha.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 265

Biography:  Born July 12,1955, in Lincoln, Neb. Graduate:  Homer Community School, 1973; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1976; University of Nebraska College of Law, 1980. Married Kathryn Hirsch, Feb. 13, 1981; three children:  Chad Alan, Amanda Marie and Shane Michael. Attorney. Dakota County Attorney, 1986-1992. Member:  Nebraska Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Agricultural Law Association; Nebraska County Attorneys' Association; National District Attorneys' Association; South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce. Fortner director, Middle Missouri Natural Resources District (1980-1986).

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1992-93, p. 265

Biography:  Born March 2,1953, in Sioux City, Iowa. Graduate of Morningside College (B.S.) in 1975, University of Nebraska at Omaha (M.P.A.) in 1980. Married Suzanne M. Elgin, April 23,198 1; five children: Kathryn, Andrew, Timothy, Jennifer and Michael. Occupations: Nebraska Independent College Foundation president; former director of state government relations for Enron Corp. of Omaha. Member: National Society of Fund Raising Executives; West Omaha Rotary Club; Newcomen Society of North America; St. Roberts Catholic Church. Trustee, Foundation for Independent Higher Education; listed in Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans, 1992. United Way loaned executive. Former member: Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees; Mayor's Traffic Safety Committee; Omaha Public Schools Board of Education.

Biography:  Born June 24, 1945, in Douglas County.

Education:  Graduate of Omaha Benson High School, 1963; Midland Lutheran College (sociology and psychology), 1967; University of Nebraska (master's degree in social work), 1974.

Family:  Married David Howard (deceased); Children: Carrie and Sarah. Foster child: Jessica.

Occupation:  Social worker and adoption specialist.

Member:  Accredited by the National Association of Social Workers; accredited by the Academy of Certified Social Workers; Nebraska Association of Public Employees-American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (former vice president).

Biography:  Born Feb. 21, 1945, in North Platte. Graduate of Waverly High School; attended University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Married Larry Hudkins, Sept. 20, 1964; two children: Janet and Kathy. Farmer and medical transcriptionist. Former: chairperson, Malcolm School Board; recording secretary, Malcolm United Methodist Church; board officer, Lancaster County Home Extension Council and Lancaster County Extension; 4-H leader; president, Malcolm School Booster Club; officer, Malcolm Parent-Teacher Organization. Member: Saunders County Historical Society; Nebraska Cattlemen; Saunders County Livestock Feeders; Nebraska Cattlewomen.

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Biography:  Born July 5, 1937, in Hooper. Graduate of Hooper Public School. Wife, Nancy; three children:  Nick, Michael and Nola. U.S. Army. Business owner, City Meat Market in Hooper. Former farmer. Board of directors, Farmers Home Insurance Co. Member:  Nickerson Volunteer Fire Department; Lions Club; Hooper Commercial Club; Elkhorn Valley Golf Club -past president. Former:  president, Nickerson Public School board; president, Logan View Junior- Senior High School board; Nickerson Village Board member.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 308

Biography:  Born Jan. 17, 1934, in Omaha. Attended Technical High School, Omaha; Omaha University. Married Joan Vecera, Feb. 8, 1959; five children:  Jon, Jeff, Jill, Jay and Joel; 15 grandchildren. Second lieutenant, National Guard, 1952-61. Contractor. Real estate broker's license since 1963. Member:  Omaha Zoning Board of Appeals -past chairman; board of directors, Papio/Missouri River Natural Resources District -past vice chairman; Metropolitan Omaha Builders Association -past president; First Westroads Bank -past chairperson; PRIDE Omaha; Grace University; Rotary Club -past director; Juvenile, Detention and Probation Services Implementation Team; chairman, Electronic Benefit Transfer Task Force; Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council; Infant Mortality Blue Ribbon Panel; Every Child Wanted, Nurtured and Supported Initiative; Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee; Nebraska Bioterrorism Advisory Committee; Nebraska Partners in Prevention for Addictions. Honors and awards:  American Heart Association Advocate Award, 1999; NECA, McMohon Award, 1999; Nebraska Family Council Statesman of the Year, 1998; Nebraska Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Legislative Appreciation Award, 1998; Heartland Youth Initiative Community Drug Prevention Award, 1998; Grace University Honorary Alumnus of the Year Award, 1999; Nebraska Homes and Services for the Aging Legislative Leadership Award, 1999; Children and Family Coalition of Nebraska Recognition and Appreciation Award, 2001; Mental Health Association of Nebraska Legislator of the Year, 2001; Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Outstanding Citizen of the Year, 2001; Nebraska Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Appreciation Award, 2001; Nebraska Medical Association Commitment to Improving the Health of Nebraskans Award, 2001; Nebraska Psychiatric Society Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001; Omaha Technical High School Hall of Fame, 2002.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 310-11

Bio missing

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  July 1, 2002, to replace Doug Kristensen, who resigned

Biography:  Born July 9, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn. Graduate of Axtell High School, 1954; University of Nebraska at Lincoln -B.S., 1958; University of Nebraska Medical School -M.D., 1961. Married Jill K. Nyquist, June 21, 1958; four children:  Eric Johnson, Elizabeth Westesen, Lynn Fleming and Karen Johnson. Military service:  U.S. Navy, lieutenant commander, 1966-68. Retired. Former occupation:  general surgeon. Member:  First Lutheran Church, Kearney; American College of Surgeons; Nebraska Medical Association; American Medical Association. Former member:  legislative committee, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 320

Biography:  Born June 12, 1920, in Dodge County, Neb. Attended District No. 31 Dodge County Rural Elementary School. Graduate of North Bend High School in 1937, and the University of Nebraska (B.S. in mechanical engineering) in 1942. Married Ruth Marion Sloss on June 21, 1943; four children:  Mark C.; Kent R.; James S; and Nancy L. Occupation:  farm and property management; president, JohnsonSloss Land Co., North Bend. Former:  U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11; Phillips Petroleum Co. research engineer; Watson Industries plant manager in North Bend and Fremont; field representative for Nebraska Congressman Charles Thone. Former member:  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Advisory Council on Rural Development; state USDA Rural Development Commit- tee-, North Bend Senior Citizens Home Board of Directors (former president); Memorial Hospital Dodge County Board of Trustees; Dodge County Veterans Service Committee; Nebraska Department of Labor Advisory Council; Equitable Federal Savings Bank of Fremont Board of Directors; North Bend Board of Education and Dodge County School Reorganization Committee. Member:  Fremont Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee; Citizens Advisory Committee on mental Health, Immanuel Hospital in Omaha; North Bend Masonic Lodge No. 119, AF and AM Scottish Rite, Shrine, Eastern Star; Nebraska Cattlemen; Rotary Club in Fremont; American Legion Post 340. Morse Bluff.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 260

Biography:  Born August 18, 1957, in Hastings, Neb. Married Lisa Leininger, June 1, 1984; two children:  Alexa and Kyle. Education:  Graduate of Harvard High school and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln (B.S. in history and political science). Occupation:  co-owner, Johnson Land and Cattle, a family farm near Harvard; producing irrigated corn and soybeans, and feeding livestock. Named Soil and Water Conservation Steward by Nebraska Natural Resources Commission; Nebraska delegate to Multi-State Legislators Agricultural Crisis Meeting, Washington, D.C.; Amicus Studentium, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Nebraska; 1986 participant in Council of State Governments' Toll Fellow program. Served as a legislative aide, 1981-1982.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 270

Born March 11, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo. Attended Kramer High School, Columbus, Neb., 1956; Yale University, B.A., 1960; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1964. Married Loretta Turner Jan. 26, 1963; two children:  Samuel and Schuyler. Attorney, Broom and Johnson, Omaha. Member:  Board of Directors, United Methodist Community Centers, Omaha, 1965-68,1969-75, president, 1970-73; Board of Directors, Family Service of Omaha-Council Bluffs 1970-76, chairman, Committee on Child Care 1972-73; Board of Directors, Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1976-78; Board of Directors, Omaha Food Bank, 1984 to present; Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood of Omaha-Council Bluffs, 1983 to present. Chairman, Douglas County Welfare Advisory Committee 1975-78; Finance chairman, board member, president of the congregation, First Unitarian Church of Omaha 1976-82; president, Franklin Community Council, Omaha 1965-68; fellow, International Institute on Public Management, Washington, D.C. 1980. Nebraska Bar Association, 1964 to present; contributor, NSBA`s Hand book on Evidence 1967, Continuing Legal Education Program on Bankruptcy 1975, Continuing Legal Education Program on Landlord-Tenant Law 1976, Bridge-the-Gap Program on Public Assistance 1975 to present; NSBA's Long-Range Planning Committee 1978; guest instructor Creighton Law School, Omaha, 1975-77, administrative law, criminal law and poverty law; trainer, National Legal Aid and Defender Association. Technical Assistance Project 1972-75. Honors:  Community Service Award, United Methodist Community Centers, 1972; Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession, Student Bar Association, Creighton Law School 1973; Professional Service Award, Omaha's Client's Council 1979; Advocacy Service Award, Nebraska Association for Retarded Citizens, 1982; Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession, Nebraska State Bar Association, 1982; Nebraskan of the Year, Nebraska Welfare Association, 1983. Annual Service to Children Award, 1985, Nebraska Association of Pediatricians; Board Recognition Award, 1986, Center for Rural Affairs.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 309

Biography:  Born Nov. 19, 1931, in Ashby. Graduate of Maxwell High School. Married Patricia Ann McConnell, May 23, 1953; four children:  Gordon, Steven, Vernon and Gregg; 14 grandchildren. Military service:  U.S. Navy, Korean War veteran. Farmer and rancher. Member:  Berean Church; Nebraska Farm Bureau, 30 years; Loup Township Board of Custer County; Nebraska Farm Bureau Board; Custer County Feeders and Breeders, treasurer; Farmers Home Administration Board; Burr Oak Livestock Club. 4-H leader for 18 years. Former president of the Area 4 Stock Growers.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 323

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Biography:  Born Shelley Davison, Aug. 16, 1950, in Galesburg, 111. Graduate of University of NebraskaLincoln (BS.), 1972; University of Nebraska at Omaha (M.S.), 1977. Married Gary Kiel, March 11, 1989; six children:  Darin Kiel, Brian Kiel, Joseph Achelpohl, Samuel Achelpohl, Shaun Kiel, Raechel Achelpohl. Vice president of marketing- and educational design, Flat World Inc. Former educator. Former chairwoman, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors. Former vice chairwoman, Excellence in Education Council.

Member:  Metropolitan Area Planning Agency Council of Elected Officials; Leadership Omaha; Women's Fund; First Central Congregational Church; Pi Beta Phi House Corporation (president), Creighton University; Leadership Omaha Alumni Association.

Former:  member, Save Our Libraries Steering Committee; member, Omaha Library Board; co-chairwoman, membership, Metropolitan Reading Council; president, Dundee Memorial Park Association; member, Omaha Neighborhood Courage; member, PTA boards, Lewis and Clark, Kennedy and Dundee schools.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 309

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Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1994-95, p. ?

Biography:  Born Oct. 17, 1932, in Herman, Neb. Attended Herman Public School. Owner-manager, retail lumberyard. Member:  American Legion, Jackson Peck Post No. 274; Landmark Lodge No. 222; Masonic Lodge; Tangier Shrine; Nebraska State Affairs Committee, Mid-America Lumber Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 274

Born May 20, 1939, in Sterling.

Education:  Graduate of Peru State College (B.S.), 1966; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (master of education), 1988; received education specialist certificate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1982.

Family:  Wife, Mary Lou. Children: Janette, Thomas and Deborah.

Occupation:  Retired school administrator.

Member:  St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Gretna Chamber of Commerce, Gretna Business Association, Gretna Optimists Club.

Former member:  Gretna Board of Adjustments; Gretna Area Development Corporation; Sarpy County Economic Development Committee.

Biography:  Born Jan. 8, 1936, in Aurora. Graduate of Aurora High School, 1953; Northwestern College, Minneapolis, -B.S., 1958. Married Beverly Jackson Kremer, July 19, 1958; four children:  Mark Kremer, Sheila Miller, Sherri Holm and Shauna Moody. Farmer and cattle feeder. Member:  board of directors, Edgerton Explorit Center; Nebraska Farm Bureau -past county president, state education advisory committee, state policy development committee; Nebraska Cattlemen -past county president, state board member, national committee member; Nebraska Corn Growers Association -past board member; Aurora Chamber of Commerce -agriculture committee; Pleasant View Bible Church -church chairman, youth leader; 4-H club leader; Ag Builders of Nebraska; Rotary Club group study exchange team to Chile. Former member:  board of directors, Nebraska Energy Cooperative; Aurora District 4-R Board of Education.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 318

Biography:  Born Jan. 4, 1955, in Kearney. Graduate of Minden High School, 1973; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A. in economics and political science), 1977; visiting student, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law, 1980; graduate of Drake University College of Law, Des Moines, Iowa, 1980. Married Terri S. Harder; two daughters:  Morgan Claire and Paige Nicole. Partner in Lieske & Kristensen law firm, 1981-present; Kearney County attorney, 1982-88. Elected 3rd District delegate to 1992 National Republican Convention in Houston. Elected 3rd District delegate to 1996 National Republican Convention in San Diego.

Member:  U.S. Supreme Court Bar Association; Nebraska Bar Association (10th Judicial District president 1995-96); Iowa Bar Association. National co-chairman of Council of State Governments Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.

Member:  National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee; Council of State Governments Governing Board; Council of State Governments State and Local Legal Center Advisory Board; Federal Communications Commission Local and State Government Advisory Committee; St. John's Center Advisory Board, Kearney, 1995-present; Optimists; Very Special Arts Nebraska State Advisory Board.

Former Member:  Nebraska Constitutional Revision Commission, 1995-97; selection committee for 1992 Henry Toll Fellowship, 1992-94; Governor's Task Force on Prison Alternatives; Governor's Property Tax Response Team, 1989; State Sentencing Review Committee; Minden Child Abuse and Neglect Coalition; Nebraska Repertory Theatre; National District Attorney's Association. Former member and board of directors:  Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Inc.; Nebraska County Attorneys' Association.

Life Member:  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni Association. Former chairman, Kearney County Republican Party; former co-chairman, Governor's Select Committee on Prison Overcrowding.

Awards:  Friends of the University at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Award, 1998; League of Nebraska Municipalities 1994 Distinguished Service Award; Henry Toll Fellow, 1991; American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1990; Presidents' Award, Nebraska Association of County Officials, 1989; Outstanding Young Men of America, 1989; Innocents Society, University of Nebraska, 1976. Publication:  "The Nebraska Court of Appeals:  Finally an Opportunity for Prompt Justice," Creighton Law Review, 1992.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2000-01, p. 324

Biography:  Born in Howard County -Boelus, 1929. Graduate of Boelus High School; Nebraska Wesleyan University, B.A.; Garrett Seminary, Northwestern University, master's degree. Married to Ruth Kruse; two children:  Doug and Jorika. Retired from pastoral work, Omaha District of United Methodist Churches, 1994. Former:  executive minister, Omaha First United Methodist Church; director of ministries, Nebraska United Methodist Churches; superintendent of churches in northeast Nebraska; pastor in Buffalo, Custer and Douglas counties; railroad wheelhouse employee; farmer. Board of trustees:  Methodist Hospital; UNO campus ministry; Together Inc.; Wesley House; Crowell Home; Nebraska Wesleyan University. Member:  Miller-Park-Minne Lusa Community Association; North Omaha Kiwanis; Lions International. Volunteer in construction and housing rehabilitation in Omaha, Chile and Texas; habitat volunteer. Former:  programming for MADD; consultant for new church development; programming for community development, adult education and youth work.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 307

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Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  July 1976, replaced Sen. Eugene Mahoney

Past chair, Constitutional Revision and Recreation Committee; past chair, Executive Board of the Legislature

Biography:  Born Sept. 19, 1919, in Omaha, Neb. Married Stanley J. Labedz, May 9, 1942; four children:  Terry Labedz; Mrs. Tim (Jan) McReynolds; Mrs. Michael (Toni) Lenagh; and Frank Labedz; nine grandchildren. Education:  St. Francis Catholic School, Omaha; graduate of Omaha South High School; postgraduate courses, two years. Activities:  Omaha Police and Firemen's VFW Auxiliary No. 9551; Q Street Merchants; Catholic Daughters of America; trustee, Mercy High School Development Council; Board of Directors, Meyer Children's Rehabilitation Institute; South Omaha Christians for Life; Board of Trustees, Uta Halee Girls Village Endowment Fund, Inc.; Advisory Committee, Wildlife Rescue Team; Board of Trustees, United Catholic Social Services; vice president, Omaha Telecasters Educational Foundation; Professional Advisory Board, Nebraska Chapter, National Society for Children and Adults with Autism; President's Council of the Girls' Club of Omaha; Hall of Fame Commission, 1989-present; various church and school groups. Former occupations:  businesswoman in South Omaha for 22 years; Nebraska Department of Revenue for six years; secretary to Omaha Mayor Edward Zorinsky for four years; administrative aide to U.S. Sen. Edward Zorinsky for one year; and office manager for U.S. Sen. J. James Exon for 18 months. Awards:  Goldenrod Athletic Club, 1977 Mother of the Year; Distinguished Service to the Deaf, establishment of Commission for the Hearing Impaired, 1979; Golden Pig Award, National Organization for Women, for position on pro-life issues, 1979; Life Admiration Award, Pro-Life Youth of Nebraska, UNL Students for Life, 198 1; Game and Parks Commission recognition for efforts in field of conservation wildlife enhancement and outdoor recreation, 1982; Pro-Lifer of the Year Award, 1982; Pulaski Auxiliary of Omaha recognition of "Right to Life" Movement, 1983; Appreciation Award, River City Roundup Omaha, 1983; Harry S. Truman Award, Democratic Party Hall of Fame, 1985; named Conservationist of the Year by Nebraska Conservation Officers, 1985; 1988 Gerald T. Bergan Award of Mercy for outstanding contributions to ideals of compassion and excellence.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 255

Biography:  Born Oct. 8, 1924, in Bassett, Neb. Graduate of Rock County High School in Bassett, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in agricultural engineering). Married Jo Kellenbarger, Oct. 9, 1949; two children:  Philip and David. Farmer-rancher. Former:  engineer; naval officer; president, Custer Public Power District; director, Federal Land Bank Association, Broken Bow; president, AnselmoMerna Board of Education. Director, KRVN Rural Radio Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 275

Biography:  Born June 10, 1948, in Lincoln. Graduate of University of Nebraska at Lincoln -B.A., 1970, -J.D., 1971, -MCRP, 1995; University of Nebraska at Omaha -M.P.A., 1984. Married Melodee Ann McPherson, June 6, 1969; two children:  Matthew and Melissa. Lawyer. Adjunct faculty member, UNL College of Law, Nebraska Wesleyan University and UNO. Member:  officer, Havelock PTA; administrative law judge, Nebraska Department of Labor. Former:  director, Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District, 1970-72; board of directors, Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, 1977-78; board of directors, Nebraska Humanities Council, 1989- 94.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 325

Born in Schuyler.

Education:  Graduated from Schuyler Central High School, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Family:  Wife, Kerri. Children: Jakub and Aaron.

Occupation:  Real estate broker.

Member:  Schuyler Chamber of Commerce (president, 2002); Schuyler Economic Development Committee; Schuyler Chamber Ambassadors; membership committee, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers; president, Schuyler Rotary Club; Schuyler Sertoma Club; volunteer, Colfax County Recycling Facility; St. Augustine's Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus, fourth degree (past community director).

Former member:  director at large, Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (two terms); treasurer, Lower Platte North NRD (past projects committee chairman); representative of Lower Platte North NRD, Nebraska Association of Natural Resources Districts; Colfax County 4-H Council, Colfax County 4-H, 10 years.

Biography:  Born Nov. 1, 1923, in Platte County, Neb. Attended North Platte High School, University of Nebraska and University of Southern California. Married John Den Langford June 5, 1946; children:  Jean, John and Tracy; six grandchildren. Homemaker. Member:  Kearney Centennial Commission, Frank House docent, Alpha Omicron Pi and Hospital Service League. Former state president, Federation of Republican Women; State Republican Party Central Committee and Executive Committee.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 284

Biography:  Born June 27, 1959, in Omaha, Neb. Graduate of Creighton Prep High School and Creighton University (B.A. 1981, J.D. 1984), Omaha; attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1981-1982). Married Mary Beth Garbina Aug. 13, 1988. Lawyer, Lindsay & Lindsay law firm. Former part-time instructor in business law at Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln; law clerk to the Hon. John Grant, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1984-1985. Member:  Northwest (Omaha) Rotary Club, Omaha Jaycees, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Omaha Barristers Club (president, 1987-88), Omaha Bar Association, American Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 270

Biography:  Born Oct. 12, 1936, in Alliance. Graduate of St. Agnes Academy; attended Nebraska State Trade School. Married Sharon Ann Green, March 27, 1999; four children:  Lynn, Bryan, Dalene and Jon. Rancher, National Weather Service observer. Member:  Nebraska Cattlemen; Elks Club; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Ellsworth Bowling Club; president, Sandhills Independent Collection Membership Assoc.; District 3 board of directors, Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Assoc. -third term; legislative committee, Nebraska Rural Electric Assoc. -second term. Former member:  Sheridan County School Reorganization Board; secretary, District 119 School Board -30 years; president, Area 11 Nebraska Stockgrower's Association, 1986; organized Ellsworth Bowling Club, 1962.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 326

Born August 4,1916 in Grady, New Mexico.  Attend ed Arkansas City, Kansas High School and Junior College.  Married Doris E. Wales on October 11, 1936; five children; Kathryn Smith, Karen Larsen, Judy Bowker, Susan Loggins and James Lundy.  Retired.  Formerly:  City Manager, Kearney, 28 years; City Administrator, Goodland, Kansas, 11 years; Kearney Library Board, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Nebraska Library Commission (six years), President Nebraska City Managers Assn., President Nebraska League of Municipalities.  Present:  Range Rider (trouble shooter) for Nebraska City Management Assn., B.P.O.E., United Commercial Travelers, Travelers Protective Assn., Rob Morris #46 A.F. & A.M., Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templar, Tehama Temple Shrine, Fort Kearney Shrine Club, Life Member International City Management Assn., Life Member of Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, VFW, Kearney State College Foundation.  Ordained Elder First United Presbyterian Church.  Home Address:  306 West 37th Street, , NE 68847.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 279

Biography:  Born Aug. 9, 1929, in Omaha. Attended Park Grade School, Omaha Creighton Prep High School, Omaha Holy Name High School, and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Vice president, consumer affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska.

Member:  North Omaha Commercial Club; other civic organizations. Former president, Lynch Plumbing & Heating Co.

Former Member:  Nebraska Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (past president); Omaha Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors; Nebraska Association of County Officials (past president and former member of board of directors); National Association of Counties (past president); Eastern Nebraska Office of Retardation (former chairman); Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency; Douglas County Hospital board of trustees; Douglas County Board of Commissioners, 1960-81; Health Planning Council of the Midlands; Metropolitan Area Planning Association; Omaha-Douglas County Health Board; board of directors, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska; board of directors, National Association Regional Council; President's Council on Intergovernment Affairs.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 311

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Born June 22,1925, in Benton, 111. Graduate Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Neb.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A. 1972; M.B.A., 1978, UNL. Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Married Frank Marsh; six children:  Sherry (Mrs. Philip A.) Tupper, Stephen Alan, Dory Michael, Corwin Frank, Mitchell Edward and Melissa Lou. Member Trinity United Methodist Church; delegate General Conference United Methodist Church, 1984; delegate Jurisdictional Conference United Methodist Church, 1984. Past president, Lincoln RE.O. Round Table; member, Chapter IA, P.E.O.; life member, YWCA; life member, University of Nebraska Alumni Association; Board of Directors, Boost-Hers, University of Nebraska Women Athletics; American Association of University Women; Lincoln Chapter, American Field Service; Capital Business and Professional Women's Club; past president, National Order of Women Legislators; Nebraska Legislative Ladies League; Scottish Society of Nebraska; Nebraska Advisory Committee to the United States Committee on Civil Rights; member Executive Board National Republican Legislators Association; Governor's Task Force on Violence Against Women and Children; chair of Mayor's Task Force on Seat Belt Safety Squad; Board of Trustees, Nebraska Wesleyan University; National Conference of State Legislatures. 1980 Religious Freedom Award for Outstanding Leadership in Nebraska Unicameral in support of the "right of individual conscience and justice"; 1984 Governor's Highway Safety Award for Outstanding Contribution to Nebraska Highway Safety, Occupant Restraints.  Member of the Appropriations Committee. Former vice chair woman of Executive Board. Member of 1986 Select Interim Committee on Children's Programs. Honored in 1985 by Nebraska League for Nursing for "outstanding service" to health care in the state. Vice chair Health and Human Resources Committee of the National Council of State Legislatures.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 319

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Dec. 10, 1993, to replace Dennis Baack, who resigned

Biography:  Born March 16, 1931, in Seward. Graduate of Seward High School, 1948; University of Nebraska, 1952; New York University School of Law, 1955. Wife, Lee-Ellen; four children:  Dr. Jay Matzke, Jane Christoffersen, Doran Matzke and Dr. Dana Matzke. Teaching associate and assistant to the dean, University of Nebraska College of Law, 1955-56; partner with Matzke, Mattoon & Weber law firm, 1956present.

Former Member:  Western Nebraska Bar Association (president); House of Delegates of Nebraska Bar Association; Supreme Court of Nebraska Ethics Advisory Committee; Cheyenne County Hospital Association board of directors; Sidney School District Board of Education (president); President's Advisory Council, University of Nebraska; Program Advisory Committee for Nebraska Educational Television Commission; Sidney United Fund Drive board of directors. U.S. magistrate, part-time appointment, 1970-74.

Member:  Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association board of directors; Nebraska State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Masonic Lodge; Sidney Elks Lodge. University of Nebraska Foundation trustee. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni Association life member. Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, ordained elder. Part owner of 400-acre family farm in Seward County.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 330

Biography:  Born Aug. 25, 1953, in North Platte. Graduate of Beatrice High School, 1971; Platte Community College, 1973; United States Fidelity & Guaranty School of Insurance, 1979; University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration, 1989; accepted to UNL Master of Business Administration program. Married Karen S. Micek, Sept. 7, 1974; three children:  Ingolf, Derek and Laura. President, Maurstad Insurance Services Inc. Mayor of Beatrice, 1990-94. Board member, Beatrice School District No. 15, 1989-90. Board of directors, UNL College of Business Administration Alumni Association, 1989-96; president, 1994-95. Trustee, Beatrice Educational Foundation, 1987-present; president, 1987-90. Trustee, Beatrice Library Foundation, 1996-present. Chairman, Highway 77 Improvement Association, 1991-94. Member:  St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice (lay assistant); Beatrice Chamber of Commerce (board of directors, 1983-86); Blue Valley Life Underwriters (board of directors, 1988-94); Beatrice YMCA (president, board of directors, 1982-83); Gage County United Way (president, board of directors, 1985); League of Nebraska Municipalities Large Cities Legislative Committee, 1991-94; Nebraska Republican Party Central Committee, 1985-90 and 1995-present; Rotary International; Nebraska State Chamber; Sesostris Shrine Temple, Blue Valley Shrine Club; B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 619; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 531; Sons of American Legion. Former member:  University of Nebraska Chancellor's Statewide Advisory Council for the Lied Center for the Performing Arts, U.S. Rep. Doug Bereuter's Service Academy Selection Committee, Beatrice Jaycees. Awards and honors:  fellow, The Council of State Governments "Toll Fellows Program," 1996; "Program for Emerging Leaders," Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1996; fellow, Midwestern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 1995; UNL College of Business Administration Alumni Association Leadership Award, 1994; UNL Alumni Association 1993 Young Alumnus; Beatrice Chamber of Commerce 1993 Citizen of the Year; Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Young Agent of the Year, 1985; Beatrice Jaycees Outstanding Young Man, 1985; Nebraska Golf Association State Amateur Champion, 198 1.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1996-97, p. 295

Biography:  Born Aug. 10, 1962, in Omaha. Graduate of Omaha Creighton Preparatory School, 1980; Boston College -B.A. in political science, 1984; Oxford University -M.S. in American history, 1987; University of Nebraska College of Law -J.D., 1992. Married Pam Heinrichs, June 30, 2000. Four children:  Tomas, Oto, Laura and Beverly. Development director:  Jesuit Middle School. Former:  special assistant to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel; editorial writer, Omaha World-Herald; law clerk, Nebraska Court of Appeals; legislative aide, Nebraska Legislature. Member:  Nebraska Bar Association; St. Cecilia's Cathedral. Independent.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 305

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Aug. 10, 2001, to replace Richard N. McDonald, who died.

Biography:  Born Vickie D. Falmlen, May 26, 1947, in Phillips. Graduate of Phillips High School; attended University of Nebraska at Lincoln; graduate of Dale Carnegie, 1990; Nebraska LEAD Program, 1996; Life Underwriters Training Council, 1997; Hall County Leadership Tomorrow; Series 6 Securities licensed; Life Underwriters Training Council fellow. Married Jan. 22, 2000; husband, Richard N. McDonald, deceased; four children:  Kayleen, Shelly, Melissa and Ryan; four stepchildren:  Brent, Kristin, Monica and Julia. Investment specialist with INVEST at Commercial Federal Bank in Grand Island. Former:  financial services and investment representative, MetLife Financial Services; investment and insurance manager, Grand Island Trust and Financial Services; graduate assistant, Dale Carnegie; career agent, Farm Bureau Insurance; loan processing and appraisal, Columbus Federal Savings Bank; appraisal department, Superior Mortgage, Inc.; owner/ operator, liquid fertilizer business; retail sales. Member:  Nebraska Ag Relations Council; advisory board, Nebraska Area Health Education Center; Nebraska Farm Bureau; United Way; Toastmasters; board of directors, YWCA; Woman of Distinction committee chairwoman, YWCA; investment policy development committee chairwoman, YWCA; governmental affairs committee, Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club; board of directors, Grand Island Underwriter; Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors; 4-H club leader, Hamilton County; Girl Scout leader; president, Central Nebraska Feeders Auxiliary; coordinator, Nebraska LEAD Alumni Seminar.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 322

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  March 5, 1986, to complete unexpired term of Sen. Chris Beutler

Biography. Born Oct. 4, 1947, in North Platte, Neb. Graduate of North Platte High School; University of Nebraska (B.S. 1970 and M.Ed. 1974); and Cornell Law School (J.D. 1980). Married Linda Lee Preston on July 6, 1970; children:  Douglas Warren and Jamie Jo. Lawyer, Former:  professional football player, St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Dolphins; high school teacher and coach, Member, Nebraska State Bar Association. Former member, Lincoln Interchurch Athletic Council and Nebraska State Education Association. Member, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Past lay leader and present administrative council chair, Warren United Methodist Church. All-Big 8 football player at University of Nebraska; former president, Cornell Law Student Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89, p. 280

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Jan. 5, 1993, to replace Rod Johnson, who resigned.

Biography:  Born Feb. 28, 1955, in Hastings, Neb. Graduated from Sutton Public Schools; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S.) (graduated with distinction); University of Connecticut (M.E.). Married John Dee McKenzie, Dec. 28, 1974; one child:  Nathan. Educational consultant. Former administrative coordinator of research project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; curriculum specialist; enrichment coordinator; elementary teacher. Member:  Nebraska State Board of Educa- tion Advisory Committee for Gifted Education executive committee; Nebraska Association for Gifted board of directors president-elect (president 1988-1990, executive committee 1987-present, conference chair 19871988, legislative chair 1990-1992); adjunct professor at Pacific University (Ore.) and the University of Connecticut; Nebraska State Future Problem Solving Advisory Committee; National Association for Gifted Children Early Childhood, Research and Evaluation and Creativity committees; Council for Exceptional Children; Phi Delta Kappa (membership chair, Central Division); Association for Curriculum and Supervision; Nebraska Association for the Gifted; National Inventive Thinking Association; Nebraska ESU Association of Staff Developers; Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students; Nebraska Education Association; Omicron Nu (vice president); Phi Upsilon Omicron; Sutton Federated Church; Sutton Arts Council (board member); Sutton Jaycees; Sutton Education Association (treasurer, negotiations and curriculum committees, chair for north-central evaluation); Sutton Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee; Sandy Creek Education Association (treasurer); Harvard Education Association (secretary, vice president). Former:  National Association for Gifted Children Legislative Liaison Committee member; adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Marycrest College (Iowa); Nebraska Mathematics Coalition Planning Committee; Nebraska Odyssey of the Mind state board of directors; Restructuring Education Symposium participant; Richardson Foundation Study Conference participant; Governor Robert Kerrey's Symposium on Gifted and Talented Education participant, 1984; Nebraska Gifted Institute team member. Awards:  University of Nebraska-Lincoln honor student 1975 and 1977; Sutton Public Schools Outstanding Educator. 1986; Nebraska Jaycees' Outstanding Young Educator, 1989-1990; Outstanding Contribution, Odyssey of the Mind Board, 1990.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1996-97, p. 297

Born in Davenport, Neb., Aug. 25,1942. Education:  Davenport Community School; B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, agricultural economics. Single; three children:  Lindsey, Mart and Liza. Farmer, wholesaler, seed retailer. Member of Legislature's General Affairs, Revenue and Agriculture committees. Horne Address:  Box 1, RFD #1, Davenport, NE 68335

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 323

Biography:  Born June 21, 1950, in Fremont. Graduate of North Bend High School and Elkins Institute, Dallas. Married Katie Fate, Jan. 22, 1983; two children:  Laini and Billy. Military service:  U.S. Naval Reserve. Vice President of External Relations, HunTel Systems Inc. Member:  Nebraska Diplomats, Inc. -former president; Nebraska Industrial Competitiveness Alliance; Nebraska Independent Telephone Association -former president; Nebraska Economic Developers Association; Blair Country Bible Church; Blair Rotary Club; Rebuilding Together -- Washington County; Blair Family YMCA; American Legion Post 154; Jeffrey K. Mines AMVETS Post 20. Former:  mayor, City of Blair; councilmember, president, Blair City Council; president, League of Nebraska Municipalities; president, Blair Area Chamber of Commerce; Gateway Development Corp.; Ak-Sar-Ben diplomat; steering committee, National League of Cities Small Cities Council and Public Safety/Crime Prevention. Honors and awards:  Cargill Dow Friend of Industry Award; Metropolitan Area Planning Association Citizenship Award.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 309

Appointed 1/4/1994

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Born Oct. 9, 1960, in York, Neb. Graduate of Benedict High School, Benedict, Neb. B.A., political science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Farmer. Former legislative aide to Sens. Harold Sieck, Rod Johnson. Member Sigma Chi Fraternity, York Sunrise Sertoma, York Jaycees. Member Nebraska Committee on Public Relations for Agriculture, Nebraska Agribusiness Club, Executive Board Nebraska Committee on Children and Youth. Member of Legislature's Appropriations and Rules committees.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 317

Born Falls City, Neb., July 21, 1936. Attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill., University of Nebraska at Lincoln. B.S. in 1958. Graduate work University of Nebraska at Lincoln and University of Nebraska at Omaha. Former teacher at the elementary and secondary levels, both private and public schools. Member of American Association of University Women; Beatrice Federated Women's Club, American Trap Shooting Association; Beatrice Community Players; American Legion Auxiliary; Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Also member of the Daughters of the Nile; Eastern Star; P.E.O. (past president); Phi Upsilon Omicron; Chi Omega; Sorosis Study Club. Member of Gage County Democratic Women; and past member of the Democratic Central Committee and Executive Board. Has served many years on the Board of Directors of a Nebraska automobile dealership.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 320

Biography:  Born Feb. 9, 1951, in Tecumseh, Neb. Graduate of Tecumseh High School. Attended University of Nebraska for three years. Married Debra Spence, May 17, 1975; three children:  Cody; Nate; and Max. Track inspector for Burlington Northern Railroad, Table Rock, Neb. to Lincoln, Neb. Former occupations:  gas station employee; construction worker; heavy equipment operator; farm worker. Former member, Tecumseh Board of Education. Member:  Johnson County Chamber of Commerce; Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Union (BMWE); Local 1316 (former local chairman); BMWE national task force to study Federal Railway Administration track safety standards. Former state legislative director, BMWE.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 253

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Nov. 15, 2002, to replace Jon Bruning, who resigned.

Biography:  Born June 16, 1967, in Bellevue. Graduate of Manitou Springs High School, Manitou Springs, Colo.; Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center; Omaha Police Academy; USAF Security Police School; USAF Airbase Ground Defense School; Reid Interview and Interrogation School; Emergency Response Unit Tactical School. Married Jennifer Christensen, May 7, 1994; two children:  Raymond and Olivia. Military service:  U.S. Air Force Security Police, 1986-90, stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England, and Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz.; first United States- United Kingdom Rapier Unit NATO training exercise; honor graduate candidate, pre-ranger school in Bad-Tolz, Germany; selected to E-4 promotion six months early. Former:  officer, Omaha Police Department, 1992-2001; OPD Selective Patrol Unit; OPD Weed and Seed Unit; OPD Metro Unit; S.W.A.T. Team; Sarpy County Deputy Sheriff, 1990-92. Member:  Fraternal Order of Police; Retired Police and Fire Fighters Association; King of Kings Lutheran Church. Honors and awards:  1989 Davis-Monthan Security Policeman of the Year; Air Force Achievement Medal; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal. Republican.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 301

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Biography:  Born July 15, 1925, in Doniphan, Neb. Graduate of Trumbull High School. Continuing education courses, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Married Milford R. Nelson on Dec. 8, 1946; two children:  Donna A. and Dennis R. Former:  sales manager, Morton Aircraft, Omaha, 1942-1946; bookkeeper, Twin Rivers Co., Grand Island, 1946-1953; family farm operator, 1953-1982; program assistant, U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office, 1983-1984. Elected Nebraska delegate to Farmers Union National Convention, 1981 and 1982. Testified at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Rules Committee member, Nebraska Farmers Union Convention, 1981. Served on Pastor-Parish, Administrative and Finance committees of Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 271

Born in Windsor, Colorado, March 12,1918.  Attended Scottsbluff High School; graduate, Nebraska Wesleyan University.  Married Ruth Ellis November 29,1941; two children:  James C. and Linda Harsch.  Scotts Bluff County Commissioner.  Former Mayor and City Councilman, Scottsbluff.  Speaker of Legislature 1983-1985.  Home Address:  911 Meadowlark Drive, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361.  Office Address:  University of Nebraska Panhandle Station, Scottsbluff 69361.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 284

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Born Aug. 7, 1943.

Education:  Graduate of Fort Hays State University (B.A., 1996; M.A., 1967); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ed.D), 1979.

Family:  Wife, Lyn. Children: Morgan and Jake.

Occupation:  State senator.

Member:  Millard Business Association; board of directors, Western Trails Homeowners Association; Tangier Shrine.

Former member:  Board of trustees, S.I.D. 266; board of directors, Children's Museum; board of directors, Millard Optimists; board of directors, Nebraska Parent Teacher Association.

Born in Julesburg, Colo., June 13, 1944. Attended North Platte schools. Married May 29,1964; wife's name, Jo Ann; children:  Amy Jo, James Jr. Occupation:  real estate agent, formerly farming and retail petroleum, Member of Legislature's committees on Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Cooperation.  Home Address:  North Platte, NE 69101

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87, p. 326

Biography:  Born Oct. 20, 1941, in Chamberlain, S.D. Graduate of Winner -S.D. High School, 1960. Attended South Dakota State University and South Dakota Southern State Teachers College; graduate of Doane College -B.A. in human relations, 1995. Married Priscilla Dougherty, April 3, 1970; three children:  Andrew, Michaela and Megan; six grandchildren. Substance abuse counselor. Has worked with youth in trouble for 35 years; contracts with Douglas County and the Nebraska Thoroughbred Racetracks to do drug/alcohol education, counseling and treatment; has written, directed and sponsored numerous adolescent alcohol/drug prevention retreats. Former:  accountant and business administrator for International Harvester Co.; lounge/restaurant owner; Boys Town counselor and administrator; rural South Dakota school teacher. Member:  Nebraska and National Associations of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors; Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce; Elkhorn Optimist Club -charter member; Elkhorn Eagles Club; Elkhorn Lions Club; St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Men's Club; Nebraska Child Care Workers' Association -past president.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 321

Appointed to Nebraska Legislature:  Sept. 5, 1996, to replace David Bernard-Stevens, who resigned.

Biography:  Born Dec. 23, 1928, in Hastings. Attended University of Nebraska at Omaha; Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa; University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Married Dec. 28, 1953; wife Virginia, deceased; four sons:  David, Steven, Scott and Jeff. Lawyer. Member:  Presbyterian Church of North Platte; Rotary Club of North Platte; Lincoln County Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association. Fomer member:  president, Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation; president, North Platte Board of Education and North Platte Junior College.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 2002-03, p. 323

Biography:  Born Chris Ferguson, Oct. 18, 1950, in Ord. Graduate of Ord High School, 1968; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in education, cum laude), 1972. Married Ernie Peterson, July 12, 1974; two children:  Anastacia and B.J. Former executive director, Leadership Tomorrow-Hall County. Former teacher in Grand Island Public Schools.

Former Member:  Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; Central Platte Natural Resources District board of directors (secretary); Grand Island Community Development Authority.

Member:  Grand Island Rotary Club, First Presbyterian Church of Grand Island, Friends of the Foundation, Past activities:  Wasmer PTA Board of Directors, Barr Parent Advisory Board, First Presbyterian Youth Ministry Council, YWCA Board of Directors, Crisis Center Board of Directors. 1996 Woman of the Year, Grand Island Business and Professional Women; 1997 Grand Island YWCA Woman of Distinction; 1997 Grand Island Independent Woman of the Year.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99, p. 324

Biography:  Born Dec. 3, 1928, in Meadow Grove, Neb. Attended rural Madison County schools and Madison High School (1946 graduate). Married Kathryn Kuhl, May 7, 1950; five children:  Michael; Sandra; Karen; Julie; and Richard J. Peterson. Farmer, businessman, beekeeper. Member:  Lutheran Church; Norfolk Chamber of Commerce; Farm Bureau; Lutheran Church; Nebraska Honey Producers; Nebraska Ag Council; Nebraska Republican Party. Former:  vice chairman, Madison County Republican Party; member, Republican Party State Central Committee. Former president:  Rural and Parochial School Boards; Madison Chamber of Commerce; and Nebraska Honey Producers. 1980 Republican National Convention delegate.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1990-91, p. 263

Born in Omaha, Nebraska December 27, 1936.  Attended Beals Grade School, Central High School, University of Miami, Oxford, Ohio; University of Nebraska at Omaha.  Married Allen 1.  Pirsch March 28, 1954; children:  Penni Elizabeth, Pamela Elaine, Patrice Eileen, Phyllis Erika, Peter Allen and Perry Andrew.  Presently employed by Northwestern Bell Tel.  Co. as Supervisor of Community Relations; formerly:  Data Processing, Omaha Public Schools; Wage Practices, Western Electric; Legal Secretary.  Former member:  Omaha Community Committee, Juvenile Court Nominating Committee, Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, Mrs. JayCees, Republican County Central Committee, Adams School PTA Board, North west High School PTSA Board, Job's Daughter, Justice of the Peace, Church school teacher, Omaha Presbyterial Board.  Present member:  President, Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime; Community Development Committee, Metro Area Planning Agency; University of Nebraska at Omaha Parents Assn.  Board of Directors, Omaha Women's Club, Tangier Women's Auxiliary, Order of Women Legislators, Northwest Civic Club, North by Northwest Council, Benson Republican Women's Club, Omaha Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, YMCA, Pilot Club, Developmental Disabilities Council, and Women in Management Association.

Source:  Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85, p. 267

Biography:  Born Dec. 23, 1946, in Columbus. Graduate of St. Francis Elementary and South High School in Omaha; University of Nebraska at Omaha -B.S., 1977. U.S. Army medic, 1966-68; commendation and Bronze Star awarded in Vietnam. Greeting card manufacturer, Joy Creations Co. Former City of Omaha deputy clerk; director, South Omaha Boys Club. Member:  Optimist Club -former preside