Bill Hardiman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Honorable
Bill Hardiman
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 29th district |
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| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Robert L. Emerson |
| Succeeded by | Dave Hildenbrand |
| Mayor of Kentwood | |
| In office 1999–2002 |
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| Preceded by | Gerald DeRuiter |
| Succeeded by | Richard Root |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Clyde Hardiman III
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clova |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids Community College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Specialist 5 |
| Unit | Americal Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
William Clyde Hardiman III is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He has served in important roles in Michigan government.
Early Life and Public Service
Bill Hardiman was the mayor of Kentwood, Michigan. He served as mayor from 1992 to 2002. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They help make decisions for the community.
After being mayor, he became a state senator. He was elected to the Michigan state senate in 2002. He represented the 29th district. State senators help make laws for their state. He served from 2003 until 2011. He retired because of "term limits." This means there is a rule about how many times a person can be elected to the same job.
In 2011, Bill Hardiman started working for the Michigan Department of Human Services. He helps veterans there. Veterans are people who have served in the military.
Military Service
Bill Hardiman is a veteran himself. He served in the United States Army. He was a medic during the Vietnam War. A medic is like a doctor or nurse for soldiers. He worked in an artillery unit. This unit uses large guns. He served from 1967 to 1968. He was part of the Americal Division. He reached the rank of Specialist 5.
Education
Bill Hardiman has studied at several colleges. He earned an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College. An associate degree is usually a two-year college degree. He then got a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University. A bachelor's degree is typically a four-year college degree. He also earned a master's degree in public affairs from Western Michigan University. A master's degree is an advanced degree after a bachelor's.
