Michael Knapik
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| Michael Knapik | |
| Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden and Hampshire | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislative Aide / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Michael Knapik is a Republican member of the Massachusetts Senate representing 2nd Hampden and Hampshire.
Education
Michael Knapik earned his Bachelors degree in political science in 1985 from the College of the Holy Cross.
Professional Experience
Knapik's professional experience includes serving as a legislative aide for Massachusetts House minority leader Steven D. Pierce from 1989 to 1990.
Political Experience
Michael Knapik began his political experience on the Republican City Committee and the Westfield School Committee from 1986 to 1990. In 1991, he became a Massachusetts representative until 1994, in which year he became a Massachusetts senator. In 1997, Knapik became the Third Assistant Minority Floor Leader until 2002. He remains a Massachusetts senator to date.
Organizations
Michael Knapik is involved in a number of organizations including Chicopee Tiger AC's, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Holy Cross Club, Pioneer Valley, Holyoke Saint Patrick's Day Committee, Noble Hospital, Slovak Citizens' Club of Westfield, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield Citizen's Scholarship Foundation, Westfield Knights of Columbus, Westfield State College, and Westfield Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Committees
Michael Knapik serves on several legislative committees, including the Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Committee, Ethics and Rules Committee, Federal Stimulus Oversight Committee, Financial Services Committee, Public Service Committee, Revenue Committee, Rules Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee
Personal
Michael Kanpik was born February 11, 1963 in Westfield, Massachusetts and is currently married to Kathleen Ann Duggan with two children.
External links
- Official Massachusetts State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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