John Plewa
John R. Plewa (September 22, 1945 – September 13, 1995) was an American educator and Democratic politician from Wisconsin. He served 10 years in the Wisconsin State Senate and 12 years in the State Assembly, representing Milwaukee. Plewa is most well-known for authoring Wisconsin's 1988 family and medical leave law.
John R. Plewa | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office November 13, 1984 – September 13, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Kleczka |
| Succeeded by | Richard Grobschmidt |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – November 12, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon W. Holschbach |
| Succeeded by | Dale Bolle |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | James F. Rooney |
| Constituency | 20th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1945 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1995 (aged 49) John L. Doyne Hospital Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Resting place | St. Adalbert Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (B.S.) |
| Profession | teacher, politician |
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