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BONIOR, David Edward
(1945 - )
Congressman, Democrat

Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., June 6, 1945; graduated from Notre Dame High School, Pontiac, Mich., 1963; B.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1967; M.A., Chapman College, Orange, Calif., 1972; United States Air Force, 1968-1972; member of the Michigan state house of representatives, 1973-1977; delegate to the Michigan state Democratic conventions, 1972-1977; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1977-January 3, 2003); majority whip (One Hundred Second and One Hundred Third Congresses); minority whip (One Hundred Fourth through One Hundred Seventh Congresses); not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eighth Congress in 2002, but was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination for Governor of Michigan.

From: Congressional Data Base (2007)

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David Edward Bonior

Congressman

Born Jun. 6, 1945, Detroit (MI), U.S.; son of Edward and Irene (Gavrelck); married Judith (Briggs); children: Julie, Andrew, Stephen.

Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Iowa, 1967; Master of Arts (M.A.), Chapman College, Orange (CA), 1972; Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) (honorary), Gallaudet University, Washmgton (DC), 1984.

Career: probation officer, Macomb County (MI), 1967-68; staff sergeant, United States Air Force (USAF), George Air Force Base, Victorville (CA), 1968-72; adoption caseworker, Macomb County, 1972-1973; state legislator, Michigan House of Representatives, 1973-77; congressman, U.S. House of Representatives, 1977 -, trustee, Gallaudet University, 1978 -, Washington (DC).

Author: Reagan and Central America, article for SAIS Review, 1981, The Vietnam Veteran: A History of Neglect, 1984.

Member of: Vietnam Veterans of America; Ukrainian Veterans of America; Polish American Cultural Center; Community Service for the Hearing Impaired; Downtown Port Huron; Mt. Clemens Business Association; Michigan Nature Association; board directors member, Congressional Charity Basketball Game.

Honors: Legislator of the Year, Detroit Audubon Society, 1984; Conservationist of the Year, National Wildlife Federation, 1987, and Eastern Lands and Resources Council, 1990; Long - Term Care award, Michigan Long - Term Care Campaign, 1989; Special Merit award, National Council of Senior Citizens, 1990.

Served with: United States Air Force (USAF), staff sergeant, 1968-72.

Affiliation: Democrat. Roman Catholic.

Language: English.

Hobbies: running, basketball, reading.

Office: U.S. House of Representatives, 2207 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996

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