Joseph Palamara
American politician (born 1963)
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Joseph Palamara (born September 26, 1963) is a current Democratic member of the Wayne County Commission and a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1][2]
24th district (1993–1998)
Joseph Palamara | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wayne County Commission from the 15th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 1999 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Padden |
| Succeeded by | William O'Neill |
| Constituency | 30th district (1985–1992) 24th district (1993–1998) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1953 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Aline |
| Alma mater | Detroit College of Law (J.D.) Michigan State University |
Education
During his undergraduate career at Michigan State University where he was an Evans Scholar, Palamara was a walk-on member of the baseball team. He led the Spartans in hitting in his senior year, won the team's Sportsmanship Award, and was All-Big Ten and All-America at second base.[3] Palamara received his Juris Doctor in 1985 from the Detroit College of Law.[4]
Philanthropic Work
Palamara is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and a former member of the Aerotropolis Executive Board.[5]
