Background
Merritt,, James W. was born on April 28, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
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James W. Merritt
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James W. Merritt,, American state legislator. Named Outstanding Men of America, Outstanding Republican of Year, Lawrence Township, 1987, Indiana Senate Freshman of Year, 1991; recipient Highest Achievement award, Dale Carnegie Course, 1990, Youth Advocacy award, Association Child & Adolescent, 1996; Toll fellow, Council State Governments, 1994.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science, Indiana University, 1981.
Career
Former assistant majority caucus chairman. State senate member District 31 Indiana, since 1990. Majority caucus chairman.
Vice president Circuit Finance Corporation. Board director Prevention of Child Abuse, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, History Landmarks Foundation Indiana, Friends of Indiana Archives.
Membership
Board directors Indiana History Society. Member of Indianapolis & Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association, Association Indiana Museums, United Way, Dyslexia Foundation, Lawrence Township Grand Old Party Club (president since 1997).
Connections
Married Kelley Merritt. Children: Abby, Jennifer, Will.
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Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Named Outstanding Men of America, Outstanding Republican of Year, Lawrence Township, 1987, Indiana Senate Freshman of Year, 1991. Recipient Highest Achievement award, Dale Carnegie Course, 1990, Youth Advocacy award, Association Child & Adolescent, 1996. Toll fellow, Council State Governments, 1994.Named Outstanding Men of America, Outstanding Republican of Year, Lawrence Township, 1987, Indiana Senate Freshman of Year, 1991. Recipient Highest Achievement award, Dale Carnegie Course, 1990, Youth Advocacy award, Association Child & Adolescent, 1996. Toll fellow, Council State Governments, 1994.