Bruce L. Monks

Bruce L. Monks (November 8, 1923 – August 22, 2014) was a Michigan politician.

Bruce L. Monks
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 71st district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byAllen F. Rush
Personal details
Born(1923-11-08)November 8, 1923
Lansing, Michigan
DiedAugust 22, 2014(2014-08-22) (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materMichigan State University
Detroit College of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1945-1946

Early life and education

Bruce was born on November 8, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan to parents John E. Monks and Mae C. Hughes.[1] In 1945, Bruce earned an A.B. degree from Michigan State University. In 1952, Bruce earned a J.D. degree from the Detroit College of Law.[2]

Military career

From 1945 to 1956, Monks served in the United States Army in the Philippines.[2]

Career

Monks was a lawyer. Monks was a member the State Bar of Michigan as well as the Macomb County Bar Association. From 1956 to 1959, Monks served as a justice of the peace in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. Monks served a supervisor of the same township form 1961 to 1965.[2] On November 4, 1964, Monks was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 71st district from January 13, 1965 to December 31, 1966.[3] On November 8, 1966, Monks was defeated in his attempt at re-election.[4]

Personal life

Victor lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[2] Monks was married and had five children.[1] Monks was Catholic, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.[2]

Death

Monks died on August 22, 2014. He was interred in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.[1]

References
  1. "Bruce L. Monks Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. "Legislator Details - Bruce L. Monks". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  4. "Monacelli to Monro". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
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