Background
Porter, Cloyd Allen was born on May 22, 1935 in Huntley, Illinois, United States. Son of Cecil and Myrtle (Fisher) Porter.
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Cloyd Allen Porter
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Cloyd Allen Porter, American State representative. Chairman Town of Burlington, 1971-1975; state and metropolitan affairs chairman Junior Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin, 1963, state vice president, 1969, administrative assistant, 1970, executive vice president,1971; member Wisconsin Conservation Congress for Natural Resources Leadership and Support in the State Assembly, 1994. Member Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety.
Education
Graduated from the high school, Burlington, Wisconsin.
Career
Partner Cecil W. Porter & Son Trucking, 1955-1970. Treasurer Burlington Sand and Gravel, 1964-1970. Owner Cloyd A. Porter Trucking, Burlington, 1970-1972.
State representative 43d district Wisconsin State Assembly, Madison, 1972-1982, state representative 66th district, 1982-2001. Retired, 2001
Member council on recycling, Wisconsin, 1991-1994, fire service legislation advisory committee, 1987-1994, legislation council committee on fire inspections and fire dues, 1991, legislation council special committee on emergency medical services, 1992-1993, joint committee finances, since 1995, American Legislature Exchange Council Task Force on Fiscal Policy, since 1995, National Council State Legislators committee science, energy and environmental resources, v. chairman joint finance committee, 1999-2000, budget conference committee, 1999-2000, national conference state legislation, 1999-2000, assembly on issues science, energy, environmental resources committee, 1999-2000, american legislation exchange council, 1999-2000, task force on tax and fiscal policy, 1999-2000, assembly committee on rules, 1999-2000.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Town of Burlington, 1971-1975. State and metropolitan affairs chairman Junior Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin, 1963, state vice president, 1969, administrative assistant, 1970, executive vice president, 1971. Member Wisconsin Conservation Congress for Natural Resources Leadership and Support in the State Assembly, 1994.
Honorary chair Walkathon for Healthier Babies, March of Dimes, Burlington, 1998. Member Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety.
Connections
Married Joan Hawkins, July 25, 1959. Children: Ellen, LeeAnn, Jay, Joli.
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Political Party
Republican
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Recipient many awards and honors including being named honorary member State Fire Chiefs Association, Wisconsin, 1992, Guardian of Small Business, NFIB, Wisconsin, 1991, Friend of Agriculture, Farm Bureau of Wisconsin, 1992, 94, Friend of Education Fair Aid Coalition, 1995, Certified of Appreciation, Wisconsin Counties Association, 1993, award Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, 1995, Inn Appreciation award Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, 1998, Bethel Baptist Church award Burlington, 1998, Service award Town of Salem, 1998, Member Appreciation award Tavern League of Wisconsin, 1999. Named Outstanding Legislator Wisconsin Counties Association, 1996, 97-98. Named to Vietnam Veterans American Legislation All-Star Team Wisconsin Council Vietnam Veterans American, 1995-1997.Recipient many awards and honors including being named honorary member State Fire Chiefs Association, Wisconsin, 1992, Guardian of Small Business, NFIB, Wisconsin, 1991, Friend of Agriculture, Farm Bureau of Wisconsin, 1992, 94, Friend of Education Fair Aid Coalition, 1995, Certified of Appreciation, Wisconsin Counties Association, 1993, award Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, 1995, Inn Appreciation award Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, 1998, Bethel Baptist Church award Burlington, 1998, Service award Town of Salem, 1998, Member Appreciation award Tavern League of Wisconsin, 1999. Named Outstanding Legislator Wisconsin Counties Association, 1996, 97-98. Named to Vietnam Veterans American Legislation All-Star Team Wisconsin Council Vietnam Veterans American, 1995-1997.