John Pridnia
John Douglas Pridnia (March 16, 1943 – November 17, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Michigan.
John Pridnia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – December 31, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Connie Binsfeld |
| Succeeded by | George A. McManus, Jr. |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Beverly A. Bodem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1943 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Died | November 17, 2016 (aged 73) Port Austin, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa |
| Alma mater | Macomb Community College Wayne State University |
| Occupation | businessman |
Pridnia was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Macomb Community College and Wayne State University.[1] A Republican, he represented the 106th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1989 to 1990[2] and the 36th District in the Michigan Senate from 1991 to 1994 (36th district).[3] In 2016, it was announced that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[4]
Pridnia died on November 17, 2016, aged 73.[5]
References
- http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(s0j1zj45gaknkp55dfnski3d))/documents/publications/manual/1999-2000/1999-mm-0344-0347-Former.pdf
- http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/manual/1999-2000/1999-mm-0342-0343-Former.pdf
- http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/John-Pridnia-the-farmer-s-market-guy-wins-9151636.php
- Schulwitz, Steve (November 21, 2016). "Former state rep, senator Pridnia dies". The Alpena News.
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