title: Harold W. Giard
text: # Harold W. Giard
  
  Harold W. Giard is a former Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Addison senate district.
  
  Harold W. Giard was first elected to the Vermont State Senate in 2004, and was reelected in 2006.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Giard grew up in Bridport, Vermont. After graduating from Middlebury Union High School, he attended St. Michael's College.
  
  He is married to Shirley Giard. The couple have one daughter.
  
  Giard is a former dairy farmer.
  
  ## Public life
  
  Giard was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1972 and continued to serve there until 1980.
  
  He was elected to the Vermont Senate in 2004.
  
  In June 2012 Giard told The Addison Independent that he would not be seeking a fifth term in the Vermont Senate.
  
  