Capitol Address:
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Room 406
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557-7395
Legislative Assistant:
Denise Manek
(405) 557-7395
District Address:
11061 Canterbury Lane
Midwest City, OK 73130
(405) 769-5722
Email:
garybanz@okhouse.gov
Measures Authored 2013
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Representative Banz, Gary W.
District 101 - Republican
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Committees
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, Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair
A&B Public Safety
Energy and Aerospace
Tourism and International Relations
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District Information
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Click here to view the member's full district 101 map.
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County(s) Represented in District
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Oklahoma
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Municipality(s) Represented in District
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Choctaw city, Harrah city, Midwest City, Nicoma Park city, Oklahoma City
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Zipcode(s) Represented in District
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73020, 73045, 73066, 73084, 73110, 73130, 73150, 74851, 74857
Larger water features may be labeled with a 3-digit ZIP Code + "HH"
Large undeveloped areas are assigned the 3-digit ZIP Code + "XX"
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Year Elected
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Year: 2005
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Term Limited
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Year: 2016
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Biographical Information
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PERSONAL:
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Gary is married to Linda and they have three children (all graduates of Midwest City High School) and six grandchildren: daughter Michelle and her husband Steve Livingston and their sons, Nathan and Caleb and daughter Hannah; son Mark and his wife Kim and their daughters Hailey, Maggie, and Lily; and daughter Mindy.
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EDUCATION:
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B.S., Southern Nazarene University, 1968
M. Ed., University of Central Oklahoma, 1973
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PROFESSION:
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Retired public school educator at Putnam City, Ada, and Midwest City High Schools
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MILITARY:
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United States Army, 1968 - 1970
Awarded Army Commendation Medal, 1970
United States Army Reserve, 1982 - 1990
Awarded Army Achievement Medal, 1985
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POSITIONS:
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ALEC-National Board of Directors 2013
Oklahoma Honor Flights Executive Director 2009 - Present
NCSL-Task Force on Veterans Military Sustainability 2008 - Present
ALEC-Co-Chair Oklahoma Delegation 2006 - Present
Board of Directors - Science Museum Oklahoma 2007-2009
Board of Directors - USS Oklahoma Memorial
Defenders of Dreams Heritage Center Foundation, President
Board of Regents Rose State College 2001-2004
Oklahoma County Election Board 1999-2001
Mid-America Kiwanis Club of Midwest City, President 1998 & 2004
Oklahoma Presidential Elector 1996
4th Congressional District Republican Party Chairman, 1995-1997
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Basketball Advisory Board, 1984-1991
Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association, President 1980
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ORGANIZATIONS:
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Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
Leadership Oklahoma Class XVII, 2003-2004
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Choctaw Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Midwest City Alumni
Oklahoma Coaches Association
Choctaw Church of the Nazarene
Midwest City Rotary
Kiwanis Club of Midwest City
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HONORS:
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2009 Oklahoma Veteran's Council Legislator of the year.
2004 Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Presidents Leadership Award
2004 Leadership Midwest City Alumni W.P. "Bill" Atkinson Community Service Award
1995 Oklahoma Bar Association Law-Related Education Teacher of the Year
1985 All-State Basketball Coach - Large East
1984 Coach of Oklahoma/Texas Faith 7 Benefit All-Star Game
1991 Fellowship of Christian Athletes
1981 High School Coach of the Year
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LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
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House of Representatives, 50th Legislature to present
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