Harry T. Gast Jr. (September 19, 1920 – July 30, 2015) was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature and in various local offices between the mid-1950s and 2002. During his final 18 years in the Senate, Gast chaired the appropriations committee.2001-2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator Harry GastThe Herald-Palladium: End of an era: Harry Gast ending 57 years of public service (December 21, 2002)The Political Graveyard: Gast, Harry Jr.Senate Resolution 308 (2002; 91st Legislature): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Harry Gast.
Gast's first elected office was as treasurer of Lincoln Township, an office he held for 18 years. He then became township supervisor for eight years before running for the Michigan House of Representatives. He also served as a member and president of the Evans School board.
A portion of M-63 in Berrien County was named the "Harry Gast Parkway" in 2008,Michigan Legislature: Public Act 369 of 2008 and the Senate Appropriations Committee room in the Michigan State Capitol was named in his honor in 2015.SCR 16 (2015): A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Harry T. Gast, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Gast died on July 30, 2015, aged 94.
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