Background
Kelly, John Francis was born on September 6, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Kelly, John Francis was born on September 6, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor Ed in Political Science with honors, U. Mich, 1972; Master of Public Administration, Wayne State University, 1974; postgraduate, Georgetown University, 1976; Juris Doctor, Detroit College Law, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, 1996; postgraduate, University of Virginia, since 1983.
Instructor political science, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1972-1978;
state senator, Michigan State Senate, Lansing, 1978-1994. Senate majority whip, 1979-1983, vice-chair judiciary committee, 1979-1994. Minority vice-chair government operations committee 1991-1994, health policy committee, 1991-1994, member health policy subcommittee on civil liability, 1991-1994, numerous other past select, joint and standing committees.
Adjunct Professor political science U.Detroit, 1982-1983. Assistant professor political science Oakland U., since 1983.
Member Detroit Committee on Foreign Rels., since 1979. Commissioner National Commission National Conf.on Uniform State Laws, Michigan Foreign Bank Advisory Commission, 1985-1990. Vice-commissioner Michigan Law Revision Commission.
Panel member Advisory Commision on Intergovtl.Rels. Panel on Distressed States. Special envoy of governor Sichuan Province, Peoples Republic China, 1983.
Caucus representative Southeastern Michigan Coun.Govt., since 1984, associate delegate to New Detroit, 1985. With United States Army Reserve, 1972-1981;captain judge advisory corps Michigan National Guard, since 1985. Member American Bar Association (international law section).
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M. Toni Marie, May 5, 1972. Children: Dana Marie, Rebecca Lynn.