Mary Carney Brown

Background

Brown, Mary Carney was born on August 18, 1935 in Midland, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Sheldon and Wilma Carney.

Education

Student, Albion College, 1953-1955; Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Syracuse University, 1957; Master of Science in Physical Education, Syracuse University, 1961.

Career

Teacher, various companies, camps and colleges assistant professor department physical education for women, Western Michigan U., 1965-1976; state representative, State of Michigan, 1975-1979. Member legislation committees Civil Rights and Women's Issues, Conservation, Environmental and the Great lakes, Human Superior vena cava syndrome and Children, Taxation. Chairman Insurance Committee, Air Quality Subcommittee.

Chair House Democratic Caucus, 1983-1994.

Achievements

• Mary Carney Brown has been listed as a noteworthy state representative by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Friends of Kal-Haven Trail, Kalamazoo Womens Network. Board directors Jobs for Michigan Graduates, 1982-1989. President Kalamazoo Area League of Women Voters, 1969-1973, lobbyist, state board directors, 1973-1974.

Chairperson Kalamazoo County Democratic Party, 1975-1976. Founding member Kalamazoo Environmental Council, since 1991. Chartermem. Kalamazoo Nature Center.

Member citizens advising committee KRPH, since 1987. Century club member Michigan Democratic Party, commission to assess need for constitutional convention, 1977, co-chair policy committee, 1986. Spokesperson Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus, 1978-1979, Member American Association of University Women (co-winner Outstanding Michigan Legislator 1982), American Civil Liberties Union, American Camping Association (board directors Michigan section 1972-1976, 80-82), American Civil Liberties Union.

Connections

Married Donald J. Brown. Children: Linda, Jeff, Jim.

Father:

Sheldon Carney

Mother:

Wilma Carney

Spouse:

Donald J. Brown

child:

Linda Brown

child:

Jim Brown

child:

Jeff Brown