Representative Sharon Schwartz

Biography

Family:  I have been married to Leo Schwartz for 44 years.  Together we have two children and seven grandchildren. We are business managers/partners of a diversified family farm.

Education: I graduated from Hanover High School and received further education at Santa Ana Junior College and Cloud County Community College.

Public Service:  I have been a Kansas House Representative for the 106th District for 8 years.  I have been a Member and Chair of Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee from 2000-2004.  I am also a member of the Appropriations Committee, the Environment Committee, and the Joint Rules and Regulations Committee. 

Outside the Legislature, I am currently a member of the National Pork Producer Environment Committee, the National Pork Board Environment Committee, the American Legislative Exchange Co.'s Agriculture and Environment committee.

Awards:  I received the Local Government Outdoor Recreation Grant Program award in 2002.  I was a 4-H Leader for 20 years.  I have been recognized as an Outstanding Citizen by the Lions Club, received an Honorary American Farmer Degree, and received Kansas State University's Block and Bridal Award.  I was also recognized as a Farm Bureau Woman Leader. 

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