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Robert A. Collins
Robert A. Collins (November 4, 1924 – January 4, 2003) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography.
Collins was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended St. Anthony High School, Solomon Juneau Business High School, Lawrence University, Marquette University and Marquette University Law School. During World War II, Collins served in the United States Army. He is a member of the American Legion.
Political career.
Collins was elected to the Assembly in 1958. He
1987, Collins served as an alderman and regional councillor in Hamilton. Her son Chad is a member of the Hamilton City Council.
Politics.
Collins ran for the Ontario legislature in the 1985 provincial election, losing to incumbent New Democrat Robert W. Mackenzie by 1,600 votes in the Hamilton East constituency. In the 1987 election, she was handily elected in the neighbouring riding of Wentworth East.
On August 2, 1989, Collins was named a minister without portfolio responsible for Handicapped Persons. She held this position for just