Robert Burns
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| Robert Burns | |
| Arizona State Senate District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2003 | |
| Current term ends 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business President |
| Website | Senate website |
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Robert Burns has been a Republican member of the Arizona Senate since 2003. He was re-elected in 2005, 2007, and 2009. He represents the 9th district and is currently serving as the senate's president.[1]
Education
Burns has attended several different schools. He began by attending the U.S Navy Aviation Preparatory School and later went on to attend the U.S. Navy Avionics Technician School. Following his Navy schooling, he attended the General Electric Computer Programming School as well as Glendale Community College.
Professional experience
Burns is a former volunteer lobbyist for the Arizona Association of Child Care Management. He worked in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 1958 to 1962. After his service in the Navy he became a programming analyst for General Electric and Honeywell, where he worked until 1978. He was also employed by Rainbow Elementary Prep Schools from 1971 to 1997. Burns then worked for Dairy Queen of Sun City West until 1999. He has been the president of BMG Investments Incorporated since 1971 and has worked for Christmas Cottage-Gifts and Collectibles since 1995.
Political Experience
In 1978, Burns began his political career as a precinct committee-person for the Deputy Registrar. He served as Legislative District Chair in 1986. He was later elected to the Arizona State House of Representatives in 1989 and served until 2000. In 2003, Burns was elected to the Arizona State Senate to represent the 9th district. He current serves as the senate's president.
Committee membership
- Rules Committee, Arizona Senate Chairperson
Sponsored Legislation
See Robert Burns official website for information about sponsored legislation.
Personal life
Robert has two children with his wife Gayle.
Contact Information
Senator Robert Burns
1700 W. Washington
Room 204
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5993
Fax Number: (602) 417-3225
External links
- Official Arizona State Senate website of Senator Robert Burns
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Robert Burns
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2002 1998
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