Mr. Speaker. on yesterday. March 18. the oldest living former member of the Michigan Legislature. the Honorable William J. Oberdorffer. celebrated his 101st birthday in the village of Stephenson. Mich. Mr. Oberdorffer emigrated to the United States from Germany at the age of 19. and has distinguished himself in the State of Michigan in public service and as a servant to his fellow man. He was first elected a member of the house of representatives from Menominee County in 1896. and served two terms. In 1906 Gov. Fred Warner appointed him as a member of the State board of agriculture. on which he served with distinction.
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