Bill Bowman (American politician)

Bill Bowman (May 26, 1946 – August 15, 2020) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Dakota State Senate from 1990 until 2018.

Bill Bowman
Member of the North Dakota Senate
from the 39th district
In office
December 1, 1990 – December 1, 2018
Succeeded byDale Patten
Personal details
Born(1946-05-26)May 26, 1946
Baker, Montana
DiedAugust 15, 2020(2020-08-15) (aged 74)
Bowman, North Dakota
Political partyRepublican
EducationDickinson State University (BBA)

Early life and education

Bowman was born in Baker, Montana and raised on his parents' ranch in Slope County, North Dakota.

Bowman briefly attended Dickinson State University, but left to serve in the United States Army. While Bowman was awaiting deployment to Vietnam in Hawaii, his father died in a farming accident. Bowman received a hardship discharged and returned to North Dakota, where he helped his mother operate the family's ranch. His mother encouraged him to return to Dickinson State University, where Bowman played on the football team and earned a bachelor's degree in business.[1] During his time at Dickinson State, Bowman also became friends with Rich Wardner, with whom he later served in the North Dakota Senate.[2]

Career

During his career, Bowman worked as an auctioneer, rancher and farmer. Bowman served on the Bowman County Commission. Bowman represented the 39th District in the state senate. He was a member of the Republican Party and served on the Human Services and Agriculture committees. He also served on the Senate Appropriations Committee for 11 sessions, including several sessions in which he served as vice chairman.[3][4]

Personal life

Bowman was a resident of Bowman, North Dakota. He died on August 15, 2020. He was 74 years old.[2]

References
  1. "2019 Agribusiness Award - Bill Bowman - NDSU Foundation". North Dakota State University. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  2. SVIHOVEC, TRAVIS. "Longtime legislator Bill Bowman dies". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  3. "Bill Bowman". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  4. "Senator Bill L. Bowman | North Dakota Legislative Branch". North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
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