Bobby Crim
American politician (born 1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bobby D. Crim (born December 10, 1931) is a former Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and who served as Speaker of the House from 1973 through 1982.
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Bobby Crim | |
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61st Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 1975 – December 31, 1982 | |
Governor | William G. Milliken |
Preceded by | William A. Ryan |
Succeeded by | Gary Owen |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1982 | |
Preceded by | F. Robert Edwards |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Scott |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
In office January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1966 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | James F. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-12-10) December 10, 1931 (age 92) Kennett, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marsha |
Children | Donald Walter Crim, Douglas William Crim, David Warren Crim |
Alma mater | University of Michigan–Flint[1] |
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Crim is the founder of the Crim Festival of Races, an annual road race event in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He is also a co-founder of a lobbying firm, Governmental Consultant Services, Inc., along with former Senate Majority Leader Robert VanderLaan.[2] Crim is also a trustee emeritus of Michigan State University, having served on the board in 1983 and 1984.[3][4]