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American politician from Michigan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rose Mary Robinson (born December 12, 1939) is an American lawyer and a former Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Rose Mary Robinson | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Maureen Stapleton |
Succeeded by | Isaac Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | December 12, 1939 |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 6, including Isaac |
Alma mater | Wayne State Law School (JD) |
Rose Mary Robinson was born on December 12, 1939.[1] In 1972, Robinson earned a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State Law School in Detroit, Michigan.[2]
Robinson started her legal career as a Legal Council for American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees for Council 25.[2] In 1970, with the help from John Dingell, Robinson was one of the first women elected as a County Commissioner in Wayne County, Michigan. Robinson served as the County Commissioner until 1982.[2][1] In 2006, 2008, and 2010, Robinson was a delegate for the Democratic Precinct.[2]
On November 6, 2012, Robinson won the election and became a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 4 and won reelection two more times being term limits prevented her from seeking another. In February 2015, Robinson cosponsored HB 4209, a bill that establishes regulations for medical marijuana facilities.[3] In September 2017, Robinson cosponsored HB 4991, a bill that appropriates $1.3 billion for fiscal year 2019.[4] Due to term limits, Robinson did not campaign in the 2018 election.[2][5][6][7]
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