Nick Milroy Explained

Nick Milroy
State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:73rd
Term Start:January 5, 2009
Term End:January 2, 2023
Successor:Angie Sapik
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:15 April 1974
Birth Place:Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin - Superior
Profession:Biologist
Residence:Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
United States Navy Reserve
Battles:Operation Southern Watch

Nick Milroy (born April 15, 1974) is an American fisheries biologist and Democratic politician from Superior, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for seven terms, representing the 73rd Assembly district from 2009 through 2023.

Biography

Nick Milroy was born in Duluth, Minnesota and raised in Superior, Wisconsin. His parents were public school teachers and local small business owners. Nick's wife, Julie, is also a public school teacher. The couple are parents to two sons, Maverik and MacLane, and a daughter, Marleigh. Immediately after graduation from Superior Senior High School, Nick enlisted in the United States Navy where he deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Upon his return, he continued to serve in the Navy Reserve while pursuing his biology degree at the University of Wisconsin - Superior and also attended University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He later taught biology at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He also served on the Superior Common Council.[1] He was appointed to a regional board to reduce mercury pollution in the St. Louis River watershed and formerly served as an international representative on the Lake Superior Binational Forum. He has also worked as a biologist for state, federal, and tribal agencies. Milroy is currently serving his second term where he is dedicated to supporting working families and providing a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard. As a legislator, Milroy uses his extensive biology and natural resource expertise as a member of the Committees on Natural Resources, Forestry, and Veterans and Military Affairs in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Milroy is listed in the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. In 1989 while ice fishing on Lake Superior, he caught a 24" Steelhead.[2]

Capitol Incident

On March 3, 2011, Milroy was tackled by law enforcement officers while attempting to enter the Capitol during the emotionally charged 2011 Wisconsin protests to retrieve clothing. He said in a statement that "no harm was done", but criticized the "armed-palace environment created by Gov. Scott Walker".[3] [4] [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Nick Milroy, pg. 69
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924015532/http://www.freshwater-fishing.org/pdf/FHF-RecordBook.pdf . 2015-09-24 . dead .
  3. Web site: Rep. Nick Milroy tackled while trying to enter Capitol. WKOW-TV. Madison, WI. 2011-03-04. 2011-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20110305044850/http://www.wkow.com/Global/story.asp?S=14185537. 2011-03-05. dead.
  4. Web site: Wisconsin Rep. Nick Milroy's Statement On His Attempt to Enter the Capitol Thursday Evening. TPM. 2011-03-04. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110306174523/http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/documents/2011/03/wisconsin-rep-nick-milroys-statement-on-his-attempt-to-enter-the-capitol-thursday-evening.php?page=1. 2011-03-06.
  5. News: Ariosto, David. Wisconsin Democrat tackled as he tries to enter Capitol. CNN. 2011-03-04. 2011-03-04.