Gary M. Owen (born September 9, 1944) is a Democratic Michigan politician who served as a member and as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] Upon his election, Owen was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, the first-ever freshman appointed to that committee in history.[2]
Gary M. Owen | |
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| 62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office 1983–1988 | |
| Governor | James J. Blanchard |
| Preceded by | Bobby Crim |
| Succeeded by | Lew Dodak |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Daisy Elliott |
| Succeeded by | Kirk Profit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1944 Lawrence County, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
The main building for the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is named after Owen.