John J.H. "Joe" Schwarz

A Representative from Michigan. Born in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich. , November 15, 1937. Graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, Battle Creek, Mich. , 1955. B. A. , University of Michigan, 1959. M. D. , Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. , 1964. Physician. United States Navy, 1965-1967. Served in the Central Intelligence Agency, 1968-1970. Battle Creek City Commissioner, 1979-1985. Mayor of Battle Creek, Mich. , 1985-1987. Member of the Michigan state senate, 1987-2002. Unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the United States House of Representatives in 1992. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Ninth Congress (January 3, 2005-January 3, 2007). Unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the One Hundred Tenth Congress in 2006.