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Bill Friend (politician)

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Bill Friend
Speaker pro tempore of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office
November 5, 2014 – November 21, 2018
Preceded byP. Eric Turner
Succeeded byMichael Karickhoff
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
In office
November 4, 1992 – November 21, 2018
Preceded byRay Musselman
Succeeded byEthan Manning
Personal details
Born (1949-07-14) July 14, 1949 (age 75)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnn Friend
EducationUniversity of Indianapolis (BS)

William C. Friend (born July 14, 1949)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 2018. In January 2018, Friend announced that he would not be running for reelection.[2][3]

Education

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Friend graduated from North Miami High School in 1967. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Indianapolis.

Career

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He previously served as Allen Township Trustee/Assessor, a member of the Miami County Council, and Miami County Auditor.

Friend has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 1992. He is currently House Majority Leader. His district includes parts of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and Miami Counties. He serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development committees.

Personal life

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Friend lives in Macy, Indiana with his wife, Ann Friend. They have three children and two grandchildren.

References

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  1. ^ "William Friend's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bill Friend to Retire from Indiana House".
  3. ^ "Rep. Bill Friend will not seek re-election for long-held House seat".
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Indiana House of Representatives
Preceded by Speaker pro tempore of the Indiana House of Representatives
2014–2018
Succeeded by