James H. Meyer Explained

James H. Meyer
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:48th
Term:1993 - 2009
Succeeded:Michael Connelly
Birth Date:28 October 1943
Birth Place:Sibley, Iowa
Spouse:Bonnie
Profession:insurance agent
Party:Republican

James H. Meyer, known as 'Jim' Meyer, was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 until his retirement at the end of his term in January 2009.

Biography

Meyer received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from Upper Iowa University. He served in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air Force. He served as a deputy mayor and village trustee of Bolingbrook, as a member of Congressman Harris Fawell's science and technology advisory committee and as a vice president of the northern Illinois chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[1]

Illinois House of Representatives

In the 1992 general election, Meyer was elected to represent the 82nd district.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pollock. James. New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state. 19. Illinois Issues. 19. 2. 0738-9663. Sangamon State University.