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Norman D. Shumway
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| Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation | |
| In office September 1991 – 1993 |
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| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Luis Guinot Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Smegal Jr. |
| Member of the California Public Utilities Commission | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
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| Governor | Pete Wilson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 14th district |
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| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | John J. McFall |
| Succeeded by | John Doolittle |
| Member of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1974–1979 |
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| Governor | Ronald Reagan |
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Norman David Shumway
July 28, 1934 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 2022 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Luana Schow |
| Education | Stockton College (AA) University of Utah (BS) University of California, Hastings College of the Law (JD) |
Norman David Shumway (born July 28, 1934 – died November 1, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served six terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1991.
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Early Life and Education
Norman Shumway was born on July 28, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Stockton High School in California in 1952.
He continued his education at Stockton College. In 1954, he earned an Associate of Arts degree. Later, in 1960, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Utah. In 1963, he earned a law degree (called a J.D.) from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Early Career and Public Service
Before becoming a politician, Shumway worked as a lawyer in Stockton. He also taught law classes at San Joaquin Delta College and Humphreys College. He had a special teaching license for California.
In 1974, Governor Ronald Reagan appointed Shumway to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. This board helps manage the county. Shumway was elected to the board in 1974 and again in 1978. He served as Vice Chairman in 1977 and Chairman in 1978.
Serving in Congress
On November 7, 1978, Norman Shumway was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented California's 14th congressional district. He won against John J. McFall and George Darold Waldron.
Shumway was re-elected five more times. He decided not to run for re-election in 1990. A post office building in Stockton was later named after him.
While in Congress, Shumway was part of important committees. He worked on the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. He also served on the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. He was also a member of the House Select Committee on Aging.
Shumway was one of only two members of the House who could speak fluent Japanese. Because of this, he often led groups of his colleagues to Japan. There, they met with leaders from the Japanese government, businesses, and schools. He took part in many discussions about trade, defense, and the relationship between the U.S. and Japan. President Ronald Reagan even asked him to represent him at the funeral of former Prime Minister Takeo Miki.
After Congress
After leaving Congress, Governor Pete Wilson appointed Shumway to the California Public Utilities Commission. This commission helps regulate public services in California. He served as a Commissioner for four years.
President George H. W. Bush also appointed Shumway to the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. He also served on the boards of other organizations like Goodwill Industries of America. He was a member of the Board of Visitors for the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy.
Personal Life and Legacy
In 1960, Norman Shumway married Luana Schow. They had six children and lived in Bountiful, Utah.
Shumway was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary in Japan from 1954 to 1958. He also held many leadership roles in his church. From 1996 to 1999, he was president of the Japan Hiroshima Mission. He and his wife also served as church representatives to the United Nations in New York City from 2006 to 2008.
In 2009, Shumway published his autobiography, Times and Seasons of Norman D. Shumway. He also helped compile a book called Pioneer Life in Shumway, Arizona.
Norman Shumway passed away on November 1, 2022, at the age of 88. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He often reminded his grandchildren to be loyal to the U.S. Constitution.
Legacy
- Norman D. Shumway Station of the U.S. Post Office.
