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Holman was born in [[Topeka, Kansas]] on [[March 30]] in [[1931]]. Holman |
Holman was born in [[Topeka, Kansas]] on [[March 30]] in [[1931]]. Holman earned an undergraduate degree in American History from [[Harvard University]] in 1952. He then served in the [[United States Army]] [[Corps of Engineers]]. After being seriously injured while in the service Holman earned an MBA from [[Stanford University]] in 1956. After college he began his career at the [[Northern Trust Company]] in [[Chicago]]. |
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He was married to his wife, Elizabeth for 51 years and had two children, |
He was married to his wife, Elizabeth for 51 years and had two children, [http://www.calandva.com Cal (Mark)] on [[March 17]], [[1957]] and Mary on [[September 30]], [[1958]]. Holman moved to [[Phoenix]] in [[1961]] to work at the [[Valley National Bank]] |
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Holman was personally popular and media reports after his death quoted many friends praising his integrity and public service. |
Holman was personally popular and media reports after his death quoted many friends praising his integrity and public service. |
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Holman was killed in an automobile accident on [[December 28, 2007]]. Two men were allegedly street racing and crashed into Holman's 1973 [[Camaro]]. They were subsequently arrested and charged with second degree murder. |
Holman was killed in an automobile accident on [[December 28, 2007]]. Two men were allegedly street racing and crashed into Holman's 1973 [[Camaro]]. They were subsequently arrested and charged with second degree murder. [http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/105490] [http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/1229scottsdalecrash-ON.html] [http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/105413] [http://coaching.typepad.com/espresso_pundit/2007/12/how-quickly-thi.html] |
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The 1973 [[Camaro]] that Holman was driving when killed was something of personal trademark for the man. The iconic motor vehicle was decorated with bumper stickers for Republican candidates such as [[Jon Kyl]] and [[JD Hayworth]] and stood out the luxury vehicles common in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area. |
The 1973 [[Camaro]] that Holman was driving when killed was something of personal trademark for the man. The iconic motor vehicle was decorated with bumper stickers for Republican candidates such as [[Jon Kyl]] and [[JD Hayworth]] and stood out the luxury vehicles common in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area. |
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Calvin Morns Holman | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1975–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Jordan Holman |
| Children | Calvin Mark and Mary Morns |
| Residence(s) | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Stanford and Harvard |
| Profession | Banking |
| Website | Photos of Cal |
Cal Holman served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985. A Republican, Holman represented District 24 in the Paradise Valley, Arizona area. [1] [2]
During his 10 years in the House he was on the following committees:
- Chairman of Banking and Insurance Committee
- Chairman of Administration Committee
- Health and Aging Committee
- Public Institutions Committee
- Counties and Municipalities Committee
- Joint Legislative Oversight Committee and permanent subcommittee on Insurance
- Appropriations Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Joint Legislative Reeapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Member of the Legislative Council
After leaving the Arizona House of Representatives Holman served as the Director of the Arizona Insurance Council which is a group of 60 insurance companies for 10 years. He then served on the Arizona Council for the Hearing Impaired where he was Chairman from 1998-2001. [3]
Holman's community involvement was extensive. After serving the the Arizona Legislature, Holman served as a Chairman of the District 24 and District 17 Republican Party and as President of the Scottsdale Republican Forum.
The Arizona Republican Party’s annual award for volunteerism has been named in honor of Cal. [4]
Personal
Holman was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 30 in 1931. Holman earned an undergraduate degree in American History from Harvard University in 1952. He then served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. After being seriously injured while in the service Holman earned an MBA from Stanford University in 1956. After college he began his career at the Northern Trust Company in Chicago.
He was married to his wife, Elizabeth for 51 years and had two children, Cal (Mark) on March 17, 1957 and Mary on September 30, 1958. Holman moved to Phoenix in 1961 to work at the Valley National Bank
Holman was personally popular and media reports after his death quoted many friends praising his integrity and public service.
Holman was killed in an automobile accident on December 28, 2007. Two men were allegedly street racing and crashed into Holman's 1973 Camaro. They were subsequently arrested and charged with second degree murder. [5] [6] [7] [8]
The 1973 Camaro that Holman was driving when killed was something of personal trademark for the man. The iconic motor vehicle was decorated with bumper stickers for Republican candidates such as Jon Kyl and JD Hayworth and stood out the luxury vehicles common in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area.
References
1.Sonoran Alliance Press Release
2. Arizona Council for the Hearing Impaired
3. Resolution on the Death of Calvin M. Holman
4. Good Republicans working together