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| '''Paul Bussman''' is a member of the ], serving the Fourth District since 2011. He represents Cullman, Lawrence and Winston Counties. | |||
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| | name=Paul Bussman | |||
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| | state_senate=Alabama | |||
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| | district=4th | |||
| | term=2011 - | |||
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| | date of birth={{Birth date and age|1956|12|07}} | |||
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| | spouse=Holly O'Connor Bussman | |||
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| '''Paul D. Bussman''' (born December 7, 1956) is a ] from the ] of ]. | |||
| ==Early life== | |||
| Bussman was born in ] and lived there until the age of 3 when his family moved to ]. | |||
| His mother moved Paul, his sister and two brothers back and forth several years before settling permanently in Cullman where he graduated from ] in 1975. He attended ] where he was a 4-year letterman and received his ] degree in 1979. He then attended the ] where he received his ] in 1983. After receiving his degree he returned to Cullman to practice dentistry. He is also owner of FUNZONE, a family entertainment center in Cullman which includes miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, an inflatable gymnasium and an electric train. | |||
| ==State senator== | |||
| On November 2, 2010 Bussman was elected as a ] to ] 4th District defeating incumbent ]. The 4th District represents ], ] and ] Counties. Bussman is a member of several committees including chairperson of Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources; vice chairperson of Health; Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Banking and Insurance; Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics and Elections; Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability; and Local Legislation No. 1. | |||
| ==Organizations== | |||
| Bussman is also active in the state and local chapters of both ], the ]. He has held five national appointments in the Academy of General Dentistry, was president and executive director of the Alabama office and serves as a spokesdentist for the Academy with national consumer media outlets. | |||
| Bussman was an organizer and past board member of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic- a free medical, optical and dental clinic for uninsured, working individuals in ], and continues to be a free dental provider to clients. He was the first president and organizer for the “Volunteers in Public Schools” program, a mentoring program for at-risk elementary children throughout the County. He was also a past board member and volunteer of ] and the Alabama Judicial Systems’ Juvenile Conference Committee, a past chairman of the ], the Cullman Regional Medical Foundation, Cullman ] and the Leadership Cullman County Class of 2000. He once chaired and currently serves as a board member for Cullman Savings Bank and the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation. | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| Bussman lives Cullman with his wife Holly and their son Noah and daughter Kendall. They have two other children, Phillip and Melissa, | |||
| who live and work in ]. The Bussman family attends Grace Episcopal Church in Cullman. | |||
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| Paul Bussman | |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office 2011 - | |
| Preceded by | Zeb Little |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Holly O'Connor Bussman |
| Profession | dentist |
Paul D. Bussman (born December 7, 1956) is a state senator from the U.S. state of Alabama.
Early life
Bussman was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and lived there until the age of 3 when his family moved to Cullman, Alabama. His mother moved Paul, his sister and two brothers back and forth several years before settling permanently in Cullman where he graduated from high school in 1975. He attended Troy State University where he was a 4-year letterman and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1979. He then attended the University of Alabama School of Dentistry where he received his Doctoral of Dental Medicine in 1983. After receiving his degree he returned to Cullman to practice dentistry. He is also owner of FUNZONE, a family entertainment center in Cullman which includes miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, an inflatable gymnasium and an electric train.
State senator
On November 2, 2010 Bussman was elected as a Republican to Alabama Senate 4th District defeating incumbent Zeb Little. The 4th District represents Cullman, Lawrence and Winston Counties. Bussman is a member of several committees including chairperson of Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources; vice chairperson of Health; Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Banking and Insurance; Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics and Elections; Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability; and Local Legislation No. 1.
Organizations
Bussman is also active in the state and local chapters of both American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry. He has held five national appointments in the Academy of General Dentistry, was president and executive director of the Alabama office and serves as a spokesdentist for the Academy with national consumer media outlets.
Bussman was an organizer and past board member of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic- a free medical, optical and dental clinic for uninsured, working individuals in Cullman County, and continues to be a free dental provider to clients. He was the first president and organizer for the “Volunteers in Public Schools” program, a mentoring program for at-risk elementary children throughout the County. He was also a past board member and volunteer of Habitat for Humanity and the Alabama Judicial Systems’ Juvenile Conference Committee, a past chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, the Cullman Regional Medical Foundation, Cullman Kiwanis Club and the Leadership Cullman County Class of 2000. He once chaired and currently serves as a board member for Cullman Savings Bank and the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation.
Personal life
Bussman lives Cullman with his wife Holly and their son Noah and daughter Kendall. They have two other children, Phillip and Melissa, who live and work in Birmingham. The Bussman family attends Grace Episcopal Church in Cullman.
Links
- The Alabama Senate: Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) official page
- capitolconnect.com
- paulbussman.com campaign site
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