Dedicated to my uncle, the late Richard H. Austin, Michigan Secretary of State from 1971 - 1994, whose life was devoted to public
service.
service.
Richard H. Austin (1913-2001) — Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Member, NAACP; Urban League; Kappa Alpha Psi.
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, Michigan State University, Spring 1985
Richard H. Austin Excellence in Accounting Scholarship, Wayne State University,
School of Business Administration
- Born in Stouts Mountain, Cullman County, Ala., May 6, 1913
- Democrat. Accountant
- delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Wayne County
6th District, 1961-62 - candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 1st District,
1964 - candidate for mayor of Detroit, Mich., 1969
- Secretary of State of Michigan, 1971-94
- candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1976
- delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980, 1984
Member, NAACP; Urban League; Kappa Alpha Psi.
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, Michigan State University, Spring 1985
Richard H. Austin Excellence in Accounting Scholarship, Wayne State University,
School of Business Administration
"Richard H. Austin will long be
remembered as a‘role-model' public
servant who worked tirelessly and
devotedly to promote the public good."
Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
remembered as a‘role-model' public
servant who worked tirelessly and
devotedly to promote the public good."
Congressman John Conyers, Jr.