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Jack Faxon

Jack Faxon

American politician (1936–2020)

Jack Faxon (June 9, 1936 – January 9, 2020) was an American politician and educator from the U.S. state of Michigan.

Quick Facts Member of the Michigan Senate from the 7th district, Preceded by ...

Background

Faxon was born in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Central High School in Detroit. He received his bachelor's and master's degree from Wayne State University in education. Faxon also received his master's degree in history from University of Michigan. He taught in Detroit and Farmington Hills, Michigan and served as headmaster of a school mainly for exchange students.[1]

Political career

Faxon served in the Michigan Constitutional Convention of 1961 and 1962, He also served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 15th district from 1965 to 1971 and in the Michigan Senate from 1971 to 1995. Faxon was a Democrat.[2][3]

Death

Faxon died due to complications with lymphoma on January 9, 2020, in Oak Park, Michigan at age 83.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    Senator Jack Faxon-obituary
  2. [2]
    "Jack Faxon". Mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
  3. [3]
    Judy Greenwald (2018-01-02). "Former senator still making an impact". The Jewish News. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
  4. [4]
    "Jack Faxon, a former state legislator and educator, dies. He was 83". Freep.com. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
  5. [5]
    SCR 34 (2020), "A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Jack Faxon, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate."


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