Martin A. Russo

A Representative from Illinois. Born in Chicago, Ill. , January 23, 1944. Graduated from St. Ignatius, Chicago, Ill. , 1961. B. A. , De Paul University, Chicago, Ill. , 1965. J. D. , De Paul University, Chicago, Ill. , 1967. Admitted to the Illinois bar in 1967 and commenced practice in Chicago. Served as assistant State's attorney, Cook County, Ill. , 1971-1973. Professional advocate. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1993). Unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1992 to the One Hundred Third Congress. Is a resident of McLean, Va.