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  James Abdnor (b. 1923) — of Kennebec, Lyman County, S.Dak. Born in Kennebec, Lyman County, S.Dak., February 13, 1923. Son of Samuel J. Abdnor and Mary (Wehby) Abdnor. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; rancher; school teacher; athletic coach; member of South Dakota state senate, 1957-68 (29th District 1957-66, 24th District 1967-68); President pro tempore of the South Dakota State Senate, 1965-66; Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota, 1969-71; U.S. Representative from South Dakota 2nd District, 1973-81; U.S. Senator from South Dakota, 1981-87; defeated, 1986. Methodist. Lebanese ancestry. Member, American Legion; Elks; Freemasons; Order of the Eastern Star; Shriners; Farmers Union; Grange; Sigma Chi; Izaak Walton League. Still living as of 2009.
  Cross-reference: John R. Thune
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  James George Abourezk (b. 1931) — also known as James Abourezk — of Rapid City, Pennington County, S.Dak. Born in Wood, Mellette County, S.Dak., February 24, 1931. Son of Charles Abourezk and Lena Mickel Abourezk. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict; lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1968; U.S. Representative from South Dakota 2nd District, 1971-73; U.S. Senator from South Dakota, 1973-79. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Son of Charles Abourezk and Lena Mickel Abourezk; married to Mary Ann Houlton and Sanaa Dieb; married 1982 to Margaret Bethea.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Edward Spencer Abraham (b. 1952) — also known as Spencer Abraham — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich.; Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Mich. Born in East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., June 12, 1952. Son of Juliette Elizabeth Abraham and Eddie Joseph Abraham. Republican. Lawyer; Michigan Republican state chair, 1983-90; deputy chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle, 1990-91; U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1995-2001; defeated, 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 2000; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 2000; U.S. Secretary of Energy, 2001-. Eastern Orthodox. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Federalist Society. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Juliette Elizabeth Abraham (1918-1982) — also known as Julie Abraham; Juliette Elizabeth Sear — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Spring Valley, Bureau County, Ill., September 14, 1918. Daughter of Michael Sear and Mary (Habib) Sear. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1971-78; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1972, 1976. Female. Greek Orthodox. Arabic ancestry. Died in East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., January 25, 1982 (age 63 years, 133 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Michael Sear and Mary (Habib) Sear; married 1946 to Eddie Joseph Abraham; mother of Edward Spencer Abraham.
  Maad H. Abu-Ghazalah (b. 1962) — of Pacifica, San Mateo County, Calif. Born in Nablus, West Bank, June 1, 1962. Libertarian. Software consultant; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 12th District, 2002. Muslim. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2002.
  George F. Addes (1910-1990) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich.; St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Mich. Born in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wis., August 26, 1910. Democrat. Automobile worker; secretary-treasurer of the United Automobile Workers union, 1936-47; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1944; tavern owner. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. Member, United Auto Workers. Died, from heart failure, in Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Mich., June 19, 1990 (age 79 years, 297 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1933 to Victoria Rose Joseph; married to Gloria Saba.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Ismael Ahmed — of Dearborn, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1996, 2000, 2004; member, Rules Committee, 2008; candidate for University of Michigan board of regents, 2002. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Jane Akel — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala.; Harrison, Boone County, Ark. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 2000, 2004. Female. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  Justin Amash — of Cascade, Kent County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives, 2009. Palestinian and Syrian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Victor George Atiyeh (b. 1923) — also known as Victor Atiyeh; Vic Atiyeh — of Washington County, Ore.; Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Born in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., February 20, 1923. Son of George Atiyeh. Rug import business; member of Oregon state house of representatives, 1959-64; member of Oregon state senate, 1965-78; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1968, 1972, 1976; Governor of Oregon, 1979-87; defeated (Republican), 1974. Syrian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Married 1964 to Dolores Hewitt.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Steven A. Baddour — also known as Steve Baddour — of Methuen, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Member of Massachusetts state senate First Essex District, 2003-08. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  John Elias Baldacci (b. 1955) — also known as John E. Baldacci — of Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Born in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, January 30, 1955. Democrat. Member of Maine state senate, 1982-94; U.S. Representative from Maine 2nd District, 1995-2003; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1996 (delegation chair), 2000, 2004, 2008; Governor of Maine, 2003-. Catholic. Italian and Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Rosemary Barkett (b. 1939) — of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. Born in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, August 29, 1939. Catholic nun; lawyer; circuit judge in Florida, 1979-84; justice of Florida state supreme court, 1985-94; chief justice of Florida state supreme court, 1992-94; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, 1994-. Female. Catholic. Syrian ancestry. Inducted 1986 into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Benjamin Baroody — Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 2008. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Fay Baydoun — of Flint Township, Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Supervisor of Flint Township, Michigan. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  George Crady (b. 1931) — of Yulee, Nassau County, Fla. Born in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla., June 14, 1931. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 12th District, 1977-. Methodist. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Phi Kappa Sigma; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1999.
  Helen Abdallah Donohue — Democrat. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives. Female. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Troy A. Eid — U.S. Attorney for Colorado, 2006-. Egyptian ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Relatives: Married to Allison H. Eid.
  Barbara Farrah — Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives, 2008. Female. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Joseph Harvey Farris (1922-1997) — also known as Joe H. Farris — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., April 14, 1922. Radio and television personality; sports announcer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1991-97; died in office 1997. Episcopalian. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Lions. Found dead in a hotel room probably from cardiac arrythmia, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., August 10, 1997 (age 75 years, 118 days). Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, W.Va.
  Relatives: Married to Mary Lou Corey (sister-in-law of Mario J. Palumbo; aunt of Corey Palumbo). See Palumbo-Corey family of West Virginia.
  E. Lee Francis (b. 1913) — of Cubera, Cibola County, N.M. Born in Seboyeta, Cibola County, N.M., March 16, 1913. Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, 1967-70. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Knights of Columbus; Farm Bureau; Rotary. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Edward M. Gabriel (b. 1950) — of Washington, D.C. Born in 1950. U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, 1997-. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 1999.
  Hyleme Salem George (1912-2001) — also known as H. S. George; Hyleme Salem Shaheen — of Lebanon, Marion County, Ky. Born in Hamat, Lebanon, January 28, 1912. Democrat. Candidate for Kentucky state house of representatives 30th District, 1955; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1960, 1964 (alternate). Lebanese ancestry. Died December 23, 2001 (age 89 years, 329 days). Interment at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Lebanon, Ky.
  William M. George — also known as Bill George — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. President, Pennsylvania state AFL-CIO; Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1992, 1996, 2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004-08. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Philip Charles Habib (1920-1992) — also known as Philip C. Habib — of California. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., February 25, 1920. Son of Alexander Habib and Mary Spiridon Habib. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 1971-74; helped negotiate the 1978 Camp David accords between Egypt and Israel. Lebanese ancestry. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1982. Died, of a heart attack, in Puligny-Montrachet, France, May 25, 1992 (age 72 years, 90 days). Interment at Veterans Cemetery, San Bruno, Calif.
  Relatives: Married to Marjorie Slightam.
  Abdul H. Haidous — also known as Al Haidous — of Wayne, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Mayor of Wayne, Mich., 2002-08. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Tommy Hazouri (b. 1944) — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., October 11, 1944. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 20th District, 1974-84; mayor of Jacksonville, Fla., 1987-91; defeated, 1991, 1995. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 1995.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Richard Phillip Ieyoub (b. 1944) — also known as Richard P. Ieyoub — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Born in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La., August 11, 1944. Son of Phillip Assad Ieyoub and Virginia (Khoury) Ieyoub. Democrat. Lawyer; Louisiana state attorney general, 1992-2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996, 2000; candidate for U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1996; candidate for Governor of Louisiana, 2003. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  See also Wikipedia article — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Daniel Issa — Democrat. Member of Rhode Island state senate, 2008. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Darrell E. Issa (b. 1954) — of Vista, San Diego County, Calif. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, January 1, 1954. Republican. U.S. Representative from California, 2001-08 (48th District 2001-03, 49th District 2003-08). Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post
  Christopher John (b. 1960) — also known as Chris John — of Crowley, Acadia Parish, La. Born in Crowley, Acadia Parish, La., January 5, 1960. Son of John N. John, Jr.. Democrat. Member of Louisiana state house of representatives, 1988-96; U.S. Representative from Louisiana 7th District, 1997-2005; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000, 2004; candidate for U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 2004. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Sally Shaheen Joseph — also known as Sally S. Joseph — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1996, 2000, 2008. Female. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  David K. Karem (b. 1943) — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Born August 31, 1943. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Kentucky state house of representatives 34th District, 1972-74; member of Kentucky state senate 35th District, 1976-. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  James H. Karoub (1929-1994) — also known as Jimmy Karoub — of Highland Park, Wayne County, Mich. Born June 16, 1929. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives, 1963-64, 1965-68 (Wayne County 15th District 1963-64, 2nd District 1965-68); defeated in primary, 1964, 1968. Protestant. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Fraternal Order of Police. Died in 1994 (age about 65 years). Burial location unknown.
  Casey Kasem (b. 1932) — also known as Kemal Amin Kazem — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., April 27, 1932. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict; radio disc jockey; actor; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Druze. Lebanese and Palestinian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Married 1972 to Linda Myers; married, December 21, 1980, to Jean Thompson.
  Personal motto: "Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars."
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Abraham Kazen, Jr. (1919-1987) — of Laredo, Webb County, Tex. Born in Laredo, Webb County, Tex., January 17, 1919. Democrat. Member of Texas state house of representatives, 1947; member of Texas state senate, 1952; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964; U.S. Representative from Texas 23rd District, 1967-85. Lebanese ancestry. Died November 29, 1987 (age 68 years, 316 days). Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Tex.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Samer E. Khalaf — of Paramus, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Awais Khaleel — of Madison, Dane County, Wis. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Wisconsin, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2008. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  George Latimer (b. 1935) — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, N.Y., June 20, 1935. Son of William Wilbur Latimer and Dorothy Marie (Nasser) Latimer. Democrat. Lawyer; mayor of St. Paul, Minn., 1976-90; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2002.
  Relatives: Married, June 20, 1959, to Nancy Moore.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Mike McKool (1918-2003) — of Texas. Born in Mexico City (Ciudad de México), Distrito Federal, December 30, 1918. Democrat. Naturalized U.S. citizen; served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; lawyer; member of Texas state senate, 1969-72; candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 1974; chair of Dallas County Democratic Party, 1984-86. Catholic. Lebanese ancestry. As state senator, set a filibuster record by speaking nonstop for 42 hours and 33 minutes in support of funding for mental health and retardation. Died in Dallas, Dallas County, Tex., February 22, 2003 (age 84 years, 54 days). Entombed in mausoleum at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas, Tex.
  George John Mitchell (b. 1933) — also known as George J. Mitchell — of South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine; Washington, D.C.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, August 20, 1933. Son of George John Mitchell and Mary (Saad) Mitchell. Democrat. Lawyer; aide to U.S. Sen. Edmund Muskie, 1962-65; also deputy director of Muskie's vice-presidential campaign in 1968, and presidential campaign in 1972; Maine Democratic state chair, 1966-68; member of Democratic National Committee from Maine, 1969-77; candidate for Governor of Maine, 1974; U.S. Attorney for Maine, 1977-79; U.S. District Judge for Maine, 1979-80; U.S. Senator from Maine, 1980-95; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1996, 2000, 2004; chairman, Walt Disney Company (major movie studio, operator of theme parks, and owner of the ABC television network), 2004-07; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2008. Catholic. Lebanese and Irish ancestry. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Son of George John Mitchell and Mary (Saad) Mitchell; married 1959 to Sally L. Heath (divorced); married 1994 to Heather MacLaclan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Ralph Nader (b. 1934) — of Winsted, Litchfield County, Conn. Born in Winsted, Litchfield County, Conn., February 27, 1934. Son of Nadra or Nathra Nader and Rose (Bouziane) Nader. Lawyer; university professor; consumer advocate; candidate for President of the United States, 1996 (Green), 2000 (Green), 2004 (Independent), 2008 (Independent). Lebanese ancestry. Member, American Bar Association; Phi Beta Kappa. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Books by Ralph Nader: Crashing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and Still Run for President (2002) — The Seventeen Traditions (2007)
  Rima M. Nashashibi — of Seal Beach, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Edmond Thomas Neeme (1916-1998) — also known as Edmond T. Neeme — of Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., April 7, 1916. Son of Thomas Neeme and Alice Neeme. Served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II; candidate for mayor of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., 1955. Syrian ancestry. Founder and CEO of E. T. Neeme Sales Co., manufacturer's representative in the automobile industry. Died, in Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Mich., December 18, 1998 (age 82 years, 255 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Lois Horn.
  Nick Joe Rahall II (b. 1949) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va., May 20, 1949. Democrat. Staff assistant to U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd, 1972-74; director of Rahall Communications, family business, owning radio and TV stations; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Representative from West Virginia, 1977-2004 (4th District 1977-93, 3rd District 1993-2004); arrested in California for drunk driving, 1988. Presbyterian. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Rotary; Elks; Moose; Eagles; NAACP; National Rifle Association; Freemasons; Shriners. Still living as of 2010.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Henry W. Saad — of Michigan. Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1999. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Federalist Society. Still living as of 1999.
  Jimetta L. Samaha — of Danbury, Fairfield County, Conn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1996, 2000, 2008; secretary of Connecticut Democratic Party, 2008. Female. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Donna Edna Shalala (b. 1941) — also known as Donna E. Shalala — Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, February 14, 1941. Daughter of Joseph Abraham Shalala and Edna (Smith) Shalala. Served in the Peace Corps; university professor; president, Hunter College, City University of New York, 1980-88; chancellor, University of Wisconsin, 1988-92; U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 1993; president, University of Miami, 2001-. Female. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Council on Foreign Relations; Trilateral Commission; American Federation of Teachers. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Francis G. Slay — of St. Louis, Mo. Born in St. Louis, Mo. Son of Francis R. Slay. Democrat. Mayor of St. Louis, Mo., 2001-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2004, 2008. Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  John Henry Sununu (b. 1939) — also known as John H. Sununu; "King John" — of Salem, Rockingham County, N.H. Born in Havana (La Habana), Cuba, July 2, 1939. Son of John Sununu and Victoria (Dada) Sununu. Republican. Engineer; university professor; member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 1973-74; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, 1980; Governor of New Hampshire, 1983-89; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1988; White House chief of staff for President George H. W. Bush. Catholic. Lebanese and Greek ancestry. Member, Phi Sigma Kappa. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Son of John Sununu and Victoria (Dada) Sununu; married 1958 to Nancy Hayes; father of John E. Sununu.
  See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Marlo Thomas (b. 1937) — also known as Margaret Julia Thomas — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Deerfield, Lenawee County, Mich., November 21, 1937. Daughter of Danny Thomas (1914-1991; entertainer) and Rosa Maria (Cassaniti) Mantell Thomas (1914-2000). Democrat. Actress in television shows and movies; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Catholic. Lebanese and Italian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Married, May 21, 1980, to Phil Donahue (talk show host).
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Rashida Tlaib (b. 1976) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., 1976. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Michigan state house of representatives 12th District, 2009-. Female. Muslim. Palestinian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Brian Wahby — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000, 2008. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Stephen P. Yokich (1935-2002) — of St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Mich. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., August 20, 1935. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980, 1984, 2000; President of the United Auto Workers, 1995-2002. Serbian and Lebanese ancestry. Member, United Auto Workers. Suffered a stroke, and died the next day, at St. John Hospital, Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., August 16, 2002 (age 66 years, 361 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Father of Tracey A. Yokich.
  Tracey A. Yokich (b. 1960) — of St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Mich. Born in 1960. Daughter of Stephen P. Yokich. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Michigan state house of representatives, 1991-96 (74th District 1991-92, 26th District 1993-96); Macomb County Probate Judge, 2003-. Female. Serbian and Lebanese ancestry. Still living as of 2003.
  George Zainyeh — Democrat. Member of Rhode Island state house of representatives. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  James J. Zogby — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member, Platform Committee, 1988; speaker, 1988; member of Democratic National Committee from District of Columbia, 2004-08. Arabic ancestry. Still living as of 2008.

 

 


 
   
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