Norman D. Shumway
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Norman David Shumway is a former California
Republican
politician
.
After moving to California, he was educated in the Stockton public school system
. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Stockton College in 1954, and was graduated from the University of Utah
with a Bachelor of Science
degree in political science in 1960. Shumway received a J.D.
degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law
in 1963.
Prior to entering public office, Shumway was a partner in a Stockton
law firm. He taught legal courses at San Joaquin Delta College
and at Humphreys College, and holds a lifetime California teaching credential. In 1974, then-Governor Ronald Reagan
appointed him to the San Joaquin County
Board of Supervisors. He was elected to the Board in 1974 and in 1978. He was Vice chairman of the board in 1977 and chairman in 1978.
In November 1978, Shumway, a Republican, was elected to the United States House of Representatives
from California's 14th congressional district
, defeating incumbent Democrat John J. McFall
. He won reelection five times but chose not to seek for re-election in 1990. A post office building in Stockton was named for him.
As a member of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. He was also a member of the Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. As a member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Oceanography. He further served as a member of the House Select Committee on Aging. During his years in Congress, Shumway was one of only two members of the House of Representatives who were fluent in spoken Japanese
. Consequently, he was selected many times to lead delegations of his colleagues to Japan
to meet with representatives of Japanese government, industry and education
. He participated in many forums and seminars, in both the United States and Japan, dealing with trade conflicts, defense issues, and the U.S.-Japan relationship in general. He was asked by President Ronald Reagan to represent him at the funeral of former Prime Minister
Takeo Miki
. Shumway was active in promoting several parliamentary exchanges between Diet
members and members of the US Congress, and helped to host Diet members as they visited the United States. He has traveled extensively in Japan, and remains a student of Japanese culture.
After retiring from Congress, Shumway was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson
to the Public Utilities Commission for the State of California
. He served as a Commissioner for four years. Governor Wilson then appointed him to the California Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority, where he served for one year as a parole board
member.
President George H. W. Bush
appointed Shumway to the Board of Directors of Legal Services Corporation
. He has also served on the boards of U.S. English, Goodwill Industries
of America and Omniplex
, Ltd. He was a member of the Board of Visitors of the J. Reuben Clark Law School
at Brigham Young University
from 1989 to 1991. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and is a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Boy Scouts of America
and numerous volunteer associations have honored him.
Shumway has been active as a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary
to Japan from 1954 to 1958, and as a bishop of the church from 1969 to 1974. He has been a seminary instructor, high priest group leader, gospel doctrine
teacher, ward organist, high councilman and a counselor in a stake presidency. From 1996 to 1999 he was president of the Japan Hiroshima Mission. In 2000–2001 he was the Public Affairs Director for the Asia North Area, stationed in Tokyo
. He and his wife were Hosting Directors for the Church from 2002 through 2005. They currently live in New York City, serving as Church representatives to the United Nations
.
In 1960, Shumway married the former Luana Schow. They have six children and thirty-four grandchildren. Their home is in Bountiful
, Utah
.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
.
After moving to California, he was educated in the Stockton public school system
Stockton Unified School District
Stockton Unified School District, is a school district headquartered in Stockton, California.Most of the city of Stockton is served by SUSD.-Grade reconfiguration:...
. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Stockton College in 1954, and was graduated from the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in political science in 1960. Shumway received a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law is a public law school in San Francisco, California, located in the Civic Center neighborhood....
in 1963.
Prior to entering public office, Shumway was a partner in a Stockton
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
law firm. He taught legal courses at San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta College is a community college in Stockton, California. It is the successor of the Stockton Junior College which was formed in 1935.Part of Disney's 1973 film The World's Greatest Athlete was shot here.-Description:...
and at Humphreys College, and holds a lifetime California teaching credential. In 1974, then-Governor Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
appointed him to the San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.-History:...
Board of Supervisors. He was elected to the Board in 1974 and in 1978. He was Vice chairman of the board in 1977 and chairman in 1978.
In November 1978, Shumway, a Republican, was elected to the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from California's 14th congressional district
California's 14th congressional district
California's 14th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. It is located between San Francisco and San Jose. The district includes portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties and most notably contains part of Silicon Valley. Major cities in...
, defeating incumbent Democrat John J. McFall
John J. McFall
John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:...
. He won reelection five times but chose not to seek for re-election in 1990. A post office building in Stockton was named for him.
As a member of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. He was also a member of the Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. As a member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Oceanography. He further served as a member of the House Select Committee on Aging. During his years in Congress, Shumway was one of only two members of the House of Representatives who were fluent in spoken Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. Consequently, he was selected many times to lead delegations of his colleagues to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to meet with representatives of Japanese government, industry and education
Education in Japan
In Japan, education is compulsory at the elementary and lower secondary levels. Approximately 98% of all students progress to the upper secondary level, which is voluntary . Most students attend public schools through the lower secondary level, but private education is popular at the upper...
. He participated in many forums and seminars, in both the United States and Japan, dealing with trade conflicts, defense issues, and the U.S.-Japan relationship in general. He was asked by President Ronald Reagan to represent him at the funeral of former Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Japan
The is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office...
Takeo Miki
Takeo Miki
was a Japanese politician and the 41st Prime Minister of Japan.-Background summary:Born in Awa, Tokushima, Miki graduated from Meiji University in Tokyo...
. Shumway was active in promoting several parliamentary exchanges between Diet
Diet of Japan
The is Japan's bicameral legislature. It is composed of a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors. Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. In addition to passing laws, the Diet is formally...
members and members of the US Congress, and helped to host Diet members as they visited the United States. He has traveled extensively in Japan, and remains a student of Japanese culture.
After retiring from Congress, Shumway was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson
Pete Wilson
Peter Barton "Pete" Wilson is an American politician from California. Wilson, a Republican, served as the 36th Governor of California , the culmination of more than three decades in the public arena that included eight years as a United States Senator , eleven years as Mayor of San Diego and...
to the Public Utilities Commission for the State of California
California Public Utilities Commission
The California Public Utilities Commission is a regulatory agency which regulates privately owned public utilities in the state of California, including electric power, telecommunications, natural gas and water companies...
. He served as a Commissioner for four years. Governor Wilson then appointed him to the California Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority, where he served for one year as a parole board
Parole Board
A parole board is a panel of people who decide whether an offender should be released from prison on parole after serving at least a minimum portion of their sentence as prescribed by the sentencing judge. Parole boards are used in many jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the United...
member.
President George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
appointed Shumway to the Board of Directors of Legal Services Corporation
Legal Services Corporation
The Legal Services Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation established by the United States Congress. It seeks to ensure equal access to justice under the law for all Americans by providing civil legal assistance to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it...
. He has also served on the boards of U.S. English, Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries International is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges...
of America and Omniplex
Omniplex
Omniplex may refer to:* Omniplex, a Ward Anderson cinema in Ireland* The Omniplex Science Museum, a previous name of the Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City...
, Ltd. He was a member of the Board of Visitors of the J. Reuben Clark Law School
J. Reuben Clark Law School
The J. Reuben Clark Law School is a professional graduate school located in Provo, Utah at Brigham Young University. Founded in 1973, the school is named after J. Reuben Clark, Jr.—former U.S. Ambassador, Undersecretary of State, and LDS Church General Authority—and its charter dean was former...
at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
from 1989 to 1991. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and is a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
and numerous volunteer associations have honored him.
Shumway has been active as a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary
Mormon missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the most active modern practitioners of missionary work, with over 52,000 full-time missionaries worldwide, as of the end of 2010...
to Japan from 1954 to 1958, and as a bishop of the church from 1969 to 1974. He has been a seminary instructor, high priest group leader, gospel doctrine
Sunday School (LDS Church)
Sunday School is an official auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . All members of the church and any interested nonmembers, age 12 and older, are encouraged to participate in Sunday School.-Purpose:...
teacher, ward organist, high councilman and a counselor in a stake presidency. From 1996 to 1999 he was president of the Japan Hiroshima Mission. In 2000–2001 he was the Public Affairs Director for the Asia North Area, stationed in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. He and his wife were Hosting Directors for the Church from 2002 through 2005. They currently live in New York City, serving as Church representatives to the United Nations
United Nations
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.
In 1960, Shumway married the former Luana Schow. They have six children and thirty-four grandchildren. Their home is in Bountiful
Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 42,552, a three percent increase over the 2000 figure of 41,301...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
.