James A. Rutkowski

James A. Rutkowski (born April 6, 1942) is a retired American attorney and Democratic politician. He served 27 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1971–1997) representing southwest Milwaukee County.

James A. Rutkowski
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1985 – December 7, 1997
Preceded byGervase Hephner
Succeeded byJeff A. Stone
Constituency82nd district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded byDavid E. Paulson
Succeeded byDavid E. Paulson
Constituency28th district
In office
January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byGervase Hephner
Constituency82nd district
In office
January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973
Preceded byJerry J. Wing
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
ConstituencyMilwaukee 23rd district
Personal details
Born (1942-04-06) April 6, 1942
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jean
ChildrenNone
ResidenceGreenfield, Wisconsin
Alma materMarquette University (B.S., J.D.)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
U.S. Army Reserve
Years of service1966–1972
UnitArmy Security Agency
Judge Advocate General's Corps

Biography

Rutkowski was born on April 6, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from Bay View High School and Marquette University.[2] In 1966, Rutkowski joined the United States Army Reserve. After initially serving in the United States Army Security Agency, he transferred to the Judge Advocate General's Corps in 1969. He remained with the Reserve until 1972. Additionally, Rutkowksi was a member of the faculty at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the United States Junior Chamber.

Political career

Rutkowski was elected to the Assembly in 1970. That same year, he was elected to be a trustee of Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He was reelected to the Assembly 13 times and resigned in December 1997 to accept an appointment to the state Labor and Industry Review Commission.[3]

References
  1. "Rutkowski, James A. 1942". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  3. "Thursday, December 11, 1997". Assembly Journal of the State of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Legislature. December 11, 1997. Retrieved February 4, 2021.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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