Bill Hardiman
The Honorable Bill Hardiman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Emerson |
| Succeeded by | Dave Hildenbrand |
| Mayor of Kentwood | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald DeRuiter |
| Succeeded by | Richard Root |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Clyde Hardiman III |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clova |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids Community College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Specialist 5 |
| Unit | Americal Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
William Clyde Hardiman III is an American Republican politician from Michigan.[1] He was the mayor of Kentwood, Michigan from 1992 to 2002. He then ran for Michigan state senate in 2002 in the 29th district, defeating Steve Pestka, and served from 2003 to 2011,[2] when he retired due to term limits.[3] He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Michigan's 3rd congressional district. In June 2011 he joined the Michigan Department of Human Services, where he focuses on services for veterans.[4]
Hardiman is a veteran himself, having served in the United States Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War as a medic in an artillery unit from 1967 to 1968.[4] He also served with the Americal Division and became a Specialist 5.[4]
He has an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Western Michigan University.
Sources
[edit]- ^ 2009-2010 Michigan Manual: State Senator Bill Hardiman
- ^ Scorecard at Michigan League of Conservation Voters Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Agar, John (May 11, 2010). "Fight for state Sen. Bill Hardiman's seat will be one of the hottest in Michigan". MLive. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "Vietnam veteran, former state senator joins Michigan Department of Human Services to ensure veterans receive benefits they deserve". Michigan Department of Human Services. June 29, 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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