Background
Bauer, Burnett Patrick was born on May 25, 1944 in LaPorte, Indiana, United States. Son of Burnett Calix and Helen (Cryan) Bauer.
Bauer, Burnett Patrick was born on May 25, 1944 in LaPorte, Indiana, United States. Son of Burnett Calix and Helen (Cryan) Bauer.
Bachelor, U. Notre Dame, 1966; postgraduate, Miami University, 1966-1968; Master of Science, Indiana U.
Teacher Muessel Junior High School, South Bend, 1968—1974, Madison Junior High School, 1974—1975, Dickinson Junior High School, 1976—1978, Washington High School. Assistant to superintendent South Bend Community School Corporation. Vice president external partnerships Ivy Technology Community College.
Member District 7 Indiana House of Representatives, 1970—1991, member District 6, since 1991, assistant minority leader, 1977, 1983, ranking minority leader, 1984—1989, member State Budget Committee, 1989, speaker of the house, 2002—2004, since 2008, chairman Ways & Means Committee. Member advisory board Indiana University South Bend, Urban Enterprise Association South Bend, Inc.
Member Knights of Columbus, American Federation Teachers, Indiana State Teachers Association.
Son of Burnett Calix Bauer & Helene Cryan B. Married 1980 to Karen Bella. Children: Bartholomew, Meagan & Maureen.