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Pastor, Whittier Congregational Church, UCC, 11/30/2014

Medical Technologist, Hospitals and Traveler Companies, 1972-2013

Clinical Pastoral Education, Roosevelt Hospital New York City, 1989

Worker, Habitat for Humanity, Jermon Pomares, Nicaragua,, 1986

Trainer, Thresholds/Decisions, Correctional Centers, Vt., 1978-1985

Border Witness, Witness for Peace, Nicaragua, 1984

Awards:

After giving a talk in Woodstock, Vermont I was given a plowshares award.

Current Car:

2008 Honda Fit

Father's Name:

Martin Eugene Betz, Sr.

Father's Occupation:

Electrical Contractor

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Minnie Mouse

Favorite Author:

Biographies of all sorts.

Favorite Book:

One on D.D.Eisenhower

Favorite Color:

Green

Favorite Movie:

Oklahoma

Favorite Musician:

Frankie Carl

Favorite President and Why:

Eisenhower, his wwii heroism

Favorite Quote:

If you are going to do it, do it right the first time

Favorite Sport:

Hockey

Favorite TV Shows:

Walt Disney's world of foreign lands and also of foreign animals. He also liked westerns of all sorts.

Favorite Type of Music:

Big Bands

Favorite Vacation Spot:

None, home

First Job:

Working on a farm on Statin Island.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

He could build anything.

Mother's Name:

Helen Lillian Dailey Betz

Mother's Occupation:

Legal Secretary

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

I am doing it.

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Personal Hero and Why:

Dr. Tom Dooley

Pets (include names):

Dogs: Molly McGee, Sissie Whippersnapper
Cats: Cleo, Giselle

Priority Issues:

Offer education opportunities for lifetime learning. Ensure quality educational opportunities for children and youth. Expand health care for the most needy in those states that are withholding it. Get the old sniviling white males out of women's health issues. Register guns and ban assault weapons.

Publications:

Mother Jones, Sports Illustrated, Down East

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I believe our lives find their value when we are serving others. Our seat is currently rubber stamping the governors agenda and not the needs of the people. I believe that we can do better.

Spouse's Occupation:

Artist