Myron Kulas
Myron Kulas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1979–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Michael L. Narduli |
| Succeeded by | Rod Blagojevich |
| Constituency | 10th district (1979-1983) 19th district (1983-1993) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1942 Jarosław, Ukraine |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lilia |
| Alma mater | Loyola University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Myron J. Kulas (born October 9, 1942) is an American politician from the state of Illinois. Kulas was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1979 to 1993.
Biography
[edit]Myron J. Kulas was born October 9, 1942, in Jaroslaw, Ukraine.[1] His family emigrated to the United States in 1949 and settled in Chicago in 1950. Kulas earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Loyola University.[2]
Kulas served as chairman of the House Energy and Environment for eight years.[3] Future Governor Rod Blagojevich defeated Kulas in the 1992 Democratic primary by approximately 4,000 votes.[4]
By 1995, Kulas had moved to La Grange, Illinois.[5]
He was heavily involved as a member of the Ukrainian American community including memberships in the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, American Ukrainian Youth Association, Ukrainian-American Democratic Organization; Ukrainian National Association, and the Chicago Ukrainian Businessmen and Professionals Association.[2] Kulas was in the United States Army Reserve and had received an honorable discharge by 1983.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Edgar, Jim, ed. (1984). "Biographical Sketch of Myron J. Kulas". Illinois Blue Book 1983-1984. p. 64. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Dixon, Alan J., ed. (1980). "Biographical Sketch of Myron J. Kulas". Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980. p. 105. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Kuropas, Myron B. (2006). Ukrainians of Chicagoland. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 58. LCCN 2006927303. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Bodily, Amyllen L.; Klemens, Michael D. (April 15, 1992). "Election results: Good-bye status quo". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
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- ^ Kulas, Myron (April 15, 1995). "Illinois Republican legislative agenda in 1995". Letter to Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
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