Paul R. Messinger

General Information

Paul R. Messinger
Male
East Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA

Biographical Information

EDUCATION: Scottsdale Grammar School, Scottadale High School, Phoenix College 2 years, Arizona State College (now Arizona State University) 2 years, BS San Francisco College of Mortuary Science

Rep. David Kret died May 10, 1979 and he was replaced by Paul R. Messinger who was elected Representative for District 28 in a Special Election held September 11, 1979.  He was administered the oath of office on October 17, 1979 and was seated November 12, 1979 (Journal of the House of Representatives, 34th Legislature, 2nd Special Session 1979-80, 2nd Regular Session 1980, 3rd, 4th and 5th Special Session 1980, pp. vi, 1-2)

Employment

Occupation Title Years
Personal Services cremetarian
Personal Services funeral director
Business/Financial/Office owner, Messinger Mortuary and Chapel
Business/Financial/Office part owner and president, Paradise Memorial Gardens
Government member, State Board of Funeral Directors
Government member, Scottsdale City Council 1971 - 1976
Government vice-mayor, Scottsdale, Arizona 1974 - 1975

Arizona Legislative Service

Session Chamber Party District City County Office Notes
34th Legislature, 2nd Special House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Scottsdale Maricopa sworn in 10/17/1979 replacing Rep. David Kret who died
34th Legislature, 2nd Regular House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Scottsdale Maricopa
35th Legislature, 1st Regular House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Scottsdale Maricopa
35th Legislature, 2nd Regular House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1971-72) (1973-82) Scottsdale Maricopa
36th Legislature, 1st Regular House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) Scottsdale Maricopa
36th Legislature, 2nd Regular House Republican 28 - Maricopa (1983-92) (1993-2002) Scottsdale Maricopa

Sources

Birth: Arizona Legislative Biography sheet "Paul R. Messinger"; Occupation(s): Arizona Legislative Biography sheet