Raymond Merrick

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Raymond Merrick
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 37th district
In office
2011 – Incumbent
Preceded by Jeff Colyer
Personal details
Born October 18, 1939 (1939-10-18) (age 72)
Smith, Alberta, Canada
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Phyllis Merrick
Residence Stilwell, Kansas
Alma mater Washburn University
Religion Lutheran

Ray Merrick is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 37th district. Before being elected to fill the remainder of Jeff Colyer's Senate term, Merrick had served in the Kansas House since January 6, 2000. Merrick was the House Majority Leader from 2006 to 2010 and previously served one term as the Speaker Pro Tempore.

Merrick is an active member of the American Legislative Exchange Council serving as both the Kansas Co-Chair and on the National Board. In addition, he is the co-founder of Kansas Chapter of the National Association of Sportsman's Caucuses.

After college Ray was in the United States Marine Corps for several years and then began a career in sales for Folgers Coffee. Merrick is the current owner of MJM Management and has served as Senior Vice President/General Manager for both the Myron Green Cafeterias Company and Treat America.[1]

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[edit] Issue positions

Merrick's website lists some of his major goals as "tougher restrictions on sexual predators," "protecting Blue Valley and Olathe school districts," and "advocating responsible government and protecting our tax dollars."[2]

His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test are available

[edit] Committee membership

  • Senate Commerce Committee
  • Senate Utilities Committee
  • Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee


  • American Legislative Exchange Council, Kansas Co-Chair and National Board Member
  • National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses, Kansas Co-Founder

[edit]

  • SCR 1602 Congratulating Kansas' Sesquicentennial. 01/28/2011
  • SCR 1604 Constitutional amendment to preserve right to choose health care services and participate in health insurance plans. 02/09/2011
  • SR 1847 Recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child. 04/27/2011
  • SR 1851 Supporting the development of 4-H projects in south Johnson County. 04/028/2011

[edit] Major Donors

The top five business donors to Merrick's 2010 campaign were all professional organizations and corporations:[3]

  • 1. Sprint Nextel $1,000
  • 2. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
  • 3. Kansas Bankers Association $1,000
  • 4. Glaxosmithkline $1,000
  • 5. Koch Industries $1,000

[edit] References

  1. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Raymond Merrick Biography
  2. ^ Ray Merrick Official Website - Homepage
  3. ^ - 2010 Campaign Contributions

[edit] External links

Members of the Kansas State Senate
   
  1.    Dennis Pyle (R)
  2.    Marci Francisco (D)
  3.    Tom Holland (D)
  4.    David Haley (D)
  5.    Kelly Kultala (D)
  6.    Chris Steineger (R)
  7.    Terrie Huntington (R)
  8.    Tim Owens (R)
  9.    Julia Lynn (R)
  10.    Mary Pilcher-Cook (R)
  1.    John Vratil (R)
  2.    Pat Apple (R)
  3.    Bob Marshall (R)
  4.    Dwayne Umbarger (R)
  5.    Jeff King (R)
  6.    Ty Masterson (R)
  7.    Jeff Longbine (R)
  8.    Laura Kelly (D)
  9.    Anthony Hensley (D)
  10.    Vicki Schmidt (R)
  1.    Mark Taddiken (R)
  2.    Roger Reitz (R)
  3.    Robert Olson (R)
  4.    Pete Brungardt (R)
  5.    Jean Schodorf (R)
  6.    Dick Kelsey (R)
  7.    Leslie Donovan (R)
  8.    Mike Petersen (R)
  9.    Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D)
  10.    Susan Wagle (R)
  1.    Carolyn McGinn (R)
  2.    Steve Abrams (R)
  3.    Ruth Teichman (R)
  4.    Terry Bruce (R)
  5.    Jay Emler (R)
  6.    Allen Schmidt (D)
  7.    Raymond Merrick (R)
  8.    Garrett Love (R)
  9.    Stephen Morris (R)
  10.    Ralph Ostmeyer (R)
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