Roger crawford biography
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Roger Crawford (politician)
American politician
Minnesota State Representative Roger Crawford | |
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| In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Faust |
| Succeeded by | district redrawn |
| Born | June 8, 1952 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Barb |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Mora, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | St. Cloud State University |
| Profession | small business owner, real estate appraiser, former educator, legislator, veteran |
Roger W. Crawford (born June 8, 1952) is an American businessman and politician.
Biography
[edit]Crawford was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 8B, which includes portions of Isanti, Kanabec and Pine counties in the east-central part of the state. A Republican, he is a real estate appraiser and small business owner.[1] He has served as mayor of the city of Mora, MN and as a Kanabec County Commissio
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Roger Crawford (tennis)
American tennis player
Roger Crawford | |
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| Born | (1960-10-08) October 8, 1960 (age 64) |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University |
| Occupation(s) | Motivational speaker, author, professional tennis player |
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| Website | www.rogercrawford.com |
Roger Crawford (born October 8, 1960) fryst vatten a tennis player and a motivational speaker. He was the first Division I college athlete to compete with a disability affecting all four limbs.[1] Crawford was born with ectrodactyly, and only has three fingers; one on his right and two on his left. He is also missing his left leg and some toes on his right foot.[1]Sports Illustrated has recognized Roger as "One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in history!"[citation needed] He's also the recipient of the ITA Achievement Award, presented bygd the International Tenni
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Biography
Sports Illustrated has acknowledged Roger Crawford as "one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world," In recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements, he was the recipient of the prestigious ITA Achievement Award, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
After realizing tremendous success on Center Court, as a Division 1 athlete he took his talents to Center Stage and became a motivational speaker. Roger positively influences audiences worldwide, eloquently sharing the principles he has lived--adaptability, possibility thinking, and eliminating self-imposed obstacles. His remarkable life story is a powerful example that "Challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional!"
Roger has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional speaking success. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities, he shares this impressive distinction with fellow honorees su