David Knezek
David M. Knezek Jr. | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tupac Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Betty Jean Alexander |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | David Nathan |
| Succeeded by | Julie Plawecki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1986 Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan-Dearborn |
| Occupation | United States Marine |
| Awards | Navy Achievement Medal Navy Unit Commendation (2) National Defense Medal Iraq Campaign Medal (3) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2) |
| Website | [1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2006–2012 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Battalion 24th Marines 2nd Battalion 24th Marines 3rd Battalion 24th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
David M. Knezek Jr. (born August 13, 1986) is an American politician who represents the 8th district on the Wayne County Commission. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his appointment to the Wayne County Commission in 2020, he served as a member of the Michigan Senate from 2015 to 2018 and as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014.
Education and early career[]
Knezek has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.[1] He then served in the U.S. military as a scout sniper platoon member in the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours of duty in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2014, having risen to the rank of Sergeant.[2]
References[]
- ^ Michigan Manual 2015-2016. Lansing, MI: The Legislative Service Bureau. 2016. p. 154.
- ^ "About Rep. Knezek". Michigan House of Representatives. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
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Categories:
- Michigan Democrats
- Living people
- 1986 births
- Members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- University of Michigan–Dearborn alumni
- People from Dearborn Heights, Michigan
- United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War
- Michigan state senators
- 21st-century American politicians
- Military personnel from Michigan
- United States Marines