William Faust (March 29, 1929 – January 21, 1995) was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate from 1967 through 1994, and was majority leader from 1976 to 1984.[1]
A native of Ohio, Faust attended Indiana University and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1952. He undertook graduate work at Eastern Michigan University. Faust was a publisher and managing editor of several news publications before being elected a township trustee in 1960 and later supervisor in 1963 of Nankin Township.[2]
Senate career
In 1966, Faust won his first election to the Senate from a hospital bed as he was recovering from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident which eventually left him in a wheelchair. Ten years later, he was elected majority leader. In 1984, a series of by-elections cost the Democrats their majority in the Senate, and Faust continued as Democratic minority leader until he resigned his leadership position in April 1985. Until 2023, Faust was the last person to have been a Democratic majority leader in the Michigan Senate. While in the Senate, Faust was known for his efforts to build up state libraries and played a key role in the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol, including saving some glass panes from the ceiling of the Senate chamber. In total, Faust served seven terms in the Senate, retiring in 1994.[3]
Later life
Less than a month after leaving the Senate, and after coronary bypass surgery and having his gall bladder removed, Faust died on January 21, 1995, aged 65.[4]
^Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Jan. 24, 1995): William Faust
^Gongwer News Service: The Sad Story Of The Best Legislative Farewell Speech Ever
August 21, 2023
william, faust, march, 1929, january, 1995, democratic, member, michigan, senate, from, 1967, through, 1994, majority, leader, from, 1976, 1984, majority, leader, michigan, senatein, office, 1976, 1984preceded, bywilliam, fitzgerald, succeeded, byjohn, englerm. William Faust March 29 1929 January 21 1995 was a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate from 1967 through 1994 and was majority leader from 1976 to 1984 1 William Faust8th Majority Leader of the Michigan SenateIn office 1976 1984Preceded byWilliam B Fitzgerald Jr Succeeded byJohn EnglerMember of the Michigan SenateIn office January 1 1967 December 31 1994Preceded byTerry L TrouttSucceeded byDoug CarlConstituency13th district 1967 1982 12th district 1983 1994 Personal detailsBornWilliam Paul Faust 1929 03 29 March 29 1929Bucyrus OhioDiedJanuary 21 1995 1995 01 21 aged 65 Lansing MichiganPolitical partyDemocraticAlma materUniversity of Michigan B A Contents 1 Early life 2 Senate career 3 Later life 4 ReferencesEarly life EditA native of Ohio Faust attended Indiana University and earned a bachelor s degree from the University of Michigan in 1952 He undertook graduate work at Eastern Michigan University Faust was a publisher and managing editor of several news publications before being elected a township trustee in 1960 and later supervisor in 1963 of Nankin Township 2 Senate career EditIn 1966 Faust won his first election to the Senate from a hospital bed as he was recovering from injuries sustained in a hit and run accident which eventually left him in a wheelchair Ten years later he was elected majority leader In 1984 a series of by elections cost the Democrats their majority in the Senate and Faust continued as Democratic minority leader until he resigned his leadership position in April 1985 Until 2023 Faust was the last person to have been a Democratic majority leader in the Michigan Senate While in the Senate Faust was known for his efforts to build up state libraries and played a key role in the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol including saving some glass panes from the ceiling of the Senate chamber In total Faust served seven terms in the Senate retiring in 1994 3 Later life EditLess than a month after leaving the Senate and after coronary bypass surgery and having his gall bladder removed Faust died on January 21 1995 aged 65 4 References Edit 1993 1994 Michigan Manual William Faust The Political Graveyard Faust William Paul Sarasota Herald Tribune Jan 24 1995 William Faust Gongwer News Service The Sad Story Of The Best Legislative Farewell Speech Ever Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Faust amp oldid 1150743538, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
