Gary Owen (politician)

For other people with the same name, see Gary Owen (disambiguation).

Gary M. Owen (born September 9, 1944) is a Democratic Michigan politician who served as a member and as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.^[1] Upon his election, Owen was appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, the first-ever freshman appointed to that committee in history.^[2]

Gary M. Owen College of Business building at Eastern Michigan University

Gary M. Owen
62nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office 1983–1988
Governor	James J. Blanchard
Preceded by	Bobby Crim
Succeeded by	Lew Dodak
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1988
Preceded by	Daisy Elliott
Succeeded by	Kirk Profit
Personal details
Born	(1944-09-09) September 9, 1944 (age 80) Lawrence County, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Michigan

The main building for the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is named after Owen.

See also

• List of Michigan state legislatures