Emil Lockwood
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Emil Lockwood represented Gratiot County in the Michigan Senate
from 1963 to 1970, serving as Republican Party
(GOP) Senate Minority Leader from 1965 to 1966 and Senate Majority Leader from 1967 to 1970. With F.J. Coomes in 1971, he co-founded Public Affairs Associates (PAA), the state's first multi-client bipartisan lobbying firm. As a young man, Lockwood served in the Pacific Theater in World War II, aboard a Landing Ship Tank (LST), earning several medals.
Lockwood’s senate service became the “stuff of legends” during unprecedented crises of fiscal reform, and post-Detroit-riot civil unrest. He has been praised by Democrats and Republicans alike for his bipartisan approach to public service. “It was the most skillful leadership job I’ve seen in five years in the Capitol,” (George Romney, Governor of Michigan [R], 1963–69). “He set the standard for what a good Senate majority leader should be,” (John Engler
, Governor of Michigan [R], 1991–2002). “My interest is in Lockwood’s legacy in the senate, where he was... more pragmatic than partisan in his trading and deal-making; [he] kept his word,” (George Weeks, The Detroit News).
, and was a descendant of Franz Karl Achard
on his mother's side. His namesake, Emil Achard, founded Saginaw Plate Glass Company in Saginaw, Michigan
, where his family eventually moved. Lockwood graduated from Kemper Military School
in Boonville, Missouri
with an Associates Degree, and from the University of Michigan
where he earned his B.A.
degree as well as an M.B.A.
He served with distinction aboard an LST in the Pacific Theater
of World War II
.
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
from 1963 to 1970, serving as Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
(GOP) Senate Minority Leader from 1965 to 1966 and Senate Majority Leader from 1967 to 1970. With F.J. Coomes in 1971, he co-founded Public Affairs Associates (PAA), the state's first multi-client bipartisan lobbying firm. As a young man, Lockwood served in the Pacific Theater in World War II, aboard a Landing Ship Tank (LST), earning several medals.
Lockwood’s senate service became the “stuff of legends” during unprecedented crises of fiscal reform, and post-Detroit-riot civil unrest. He has been praised by Democrats and Republicans alike for his bipartisan approach to public service. “It was the most skillful leadership job I’ve seen in five years in the Capitol,” (George Romney, Governor of Michigan [R], 1963–69). “He set the standard for what a good Senate majority leader should be,” (John Engler
John Engler
John Mathias Engler is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served as the 46th Governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003....
, Governor of Michigan [R], 1991–2002). “My interest is in Lockwood’s legacy in the senate, where he was... more pragmatic than partisan in his trading and deal-making; [he] kept his word,” (George Weeks, The Detroit News).
Early years
Lockwood was born in Ottawa, IllinoisOttawa, Illinois
Ottawa is a city located at the confluence of the Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,786...
, and was a descendant of Franz Karl Achard
Franz Karl Achard
Franz Karl Achard was a German chemist, physicist and biologist. His principal discovery was the production of sugar from sugar beets.- Life and work :...
on his mother's side. His namesake, Emil Achard, founded Saginaw Plate Glass Company in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
, where his family eventually moved. Lockwood graduated from Kemper Military School
Kemper Military School
Kemper Military School & College was a private military school located in Boonville, Missouri. Kemper filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2002. The school's motto was "Nunquam Non Paratus" .-Early years under Frederick T. Kemper:...
in Boonville, Missouri
Boonville, Missouri
This page is about the city in Missouri. For other communities of the same name, see Boonville Boonville is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, USA. The population was 8,202 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cooper County. The city was the site of a skirmish early in the American Civil...
with an Associates Degree, and from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
where he earned his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree as well as an M.B.A.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
He served with distinction aboard an LST in the Pacific Theater
Pacific Ocean theater of World War II
The Pacific Ocean theatre was one of four major naval theatres of war of World War II, which pitted the forces of Japan against those of the United States, the British Commonwealth, the Netherlands and France....
of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Public service
- Alma, MichiganAlma, MichiganAlma is the largest city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,275 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated as the Village of Alma in 1872 and became a city in 1905....
Board of Education - Gratiot County, MichiganGratiot County, Michigan-US Highways:* US-127 routes north to I-75 and south to Lansing.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Alma.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Ithaca.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown St. Louis....
Board of Supervisors - President, St. Louis, MichiganSt. Louis, MichiganSt. Louis is a city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 4,494. The 2010 census estimate places the population at 7,482.-Geography:...
Rotary ClubRotary InternationalRotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help... - Campaign manager for Albert CoboAlbert CoboAlbert Eugene Cobo was an American politician who served as Mayor of Detroit from 1950-1957. He was the next to last Republican to hold that office.-Biography:Albert Cobo was born in Detroit on October 2, 1893...
, Mayor of Detroit (1950–1957) - Campaign manager for R. James Harvey's successful run for the U.S. CongressUnited States CongressThe United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
Political terms of office
- 1963-64: State Senator representing Gratiot CountyGratiot County, Michigan-US Highways:* US-127 routes north to I-75 and south to Lansing.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Alma.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Ithaca.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown St. Louis....
, Clinton CountyClinton County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 64,753 people, 23,653 households, and 17,976 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 24,630 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile...
, Shiawassee CountyShiawassee County, Michigan-Transportation:-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 71,687 people, 26,896 households, and 19,849 families residing in the county. The population density was 133 people per square mile . There were 29,087 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile...
, and portions of Montcalm CountyMontcalm County, Michigan-Michigan State Highways:* M-46* M-57* M-66* M-82* M-91-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 61,266 people, 22,079 households, and 16,183 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 25,900 housing units at an average density...
and Eaton CountyEaton County, MichiganEaton County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 107,759. The county seat is Charlotte. Eaton County was named for John Eaton, who was Secretary of War under U.S. President Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties... - 1965-66: reelected to two-year term in State Senate and selected by party members as GOP Minority Leader. Senate seat at this time was considered the 25th district, prior to reorganization in 1964, which altered geographic boundaries and resulted in his representing the 30th district.
- 1967-70: reelected to two-year term, during which time the MichiganMichiganMichigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
Constitution changed the term to four years. Again voted by his peers as party leader, now serving as Senate Majority Leader.