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Patricia L. Birkholz

Patricia L. Birkholz

American politician (1944–2018)

Patricia L. Birkholz (January 28, 1944 - May 3, 2018) was a director of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes.[1] Previously, she served as a member of the Michigan State Senate from 2002 to 2010. In the Senate, she represented the 24th district comprising Allegan, Barry and Eaton Counties.[2] Prior to her terms in the Senate, she represented the 88th District in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. She was the Allegan County Treasurer from 1992 to 1996. Birkholz began her career in politics as a trustee for Saugatuck Township.[3]

Quick Facts Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district, Preceded by ...

Birkholz has a degree from Western Michigan University.

Birholz died of cancer on May 3, 2018, aged 74.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Patty Birkholz appointed director of Michigan's Office of the Great Lakes". Great Lakes Law. January 2011. Retrieved 20 Feb 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Senator Patty Birkholz". Michigan Senate Republicans. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 20 Feb 2020.
  3. [3]
    2009-2010 Michigan Manual: State Senator Patricia L. Birkholz
  4. [4]
    Tunison, John (May 3, 2018). "Former state Sen. Patty Birkholz, longtime environmental advocate, has died". MLive.


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