Daniel E. Bosley

Town: North Adams

Age: 48

Birth date: December 9, 1953

Occupation: State representative

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Chairman, Joint Committee on Government Regulations; co-chairman, Massachusetts House Literacy Caucus; Council on State Governments; chairman, Eastern Region, Export Trade Task Force; chairman, Eastern Region, Electricity Deregulation Task Force; chairman, Annual Meeting Committee; chairman, National, Association Advisory Board; member, National, Executive Committee/Finance Committee.

Family: Wife, Laura; daughter, Stephanie.

Education: Drury High School, North Adams; B.A. history/public science, North Adams State College, 1976; M.A. Public Policy, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 1996.

Personal heroes/role models: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy

Why are these people a hero/role model to you?: The courage of their convictions.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Change the world incrementally -- one day at a time.”

The best advice you can give someone: Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “The Washing of the Speaks,” by Donald Morrison.

Favorite TV/radio show: “Ed”

Pet peeve: People who try to get on the elevator before you get off.

Hobbies/interests: Reading, music.