Legislator Details


Edgar A. Geerlings
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29

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Birth
Date: 4/24/1937
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Married in 1959.

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion: Reformed Church of America
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Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Central Michigan University, B.A. and M.A. Additional graduate work at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Western Michigan University.

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Notable Facts:
SCR 556, 1980 Senate Journal, p. 2011, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death indicated in the resolution.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Townships of Blue Lake, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Egelston, Fruitport, Holton, Moorland, Ravenna and Sullivan; cities of Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores and Roosevelt Park in Muskegon County

Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Economic Development & Energy , Education , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Townships of Blue Lake, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Egelston, Fruitport, Holton, Moorland, Ravenna and Sullivan; cities of Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores and Roosevelt Park in Muskegon County

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Economic Development & Energy , Education , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Muskegon County [Balance not in Districts 96 and 9X8); Ottawa County (Balance not in Districts 54 and 95)

Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education; Member of the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Economic Development & Energy , Education , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Muskegon County [Balance not in Districts 96 and 9X8); Ottawa County (Balance not in Districts 54 and 95)

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Corporations & Finance , Economic Development , Education , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Muskegon County [Balance not in Districts 96 and 9X8); Ottawa County (Balance not in Districts 54 and 95)

Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Education , Marine Affairs , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Muskegon County [Balance not in Districts 96 and 9X8); Ottawa County (Balance not in Districts 54 and 95)

Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development; and Education
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Education , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
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Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Economic Development.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Education , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Muskegon County (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Republican Vice Chair of the Committee on Economic Development
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Judiciary , Marine Affairs
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
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Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Judiciary , Marine Affairs
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 97
District Description: Townships of Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Egelston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Moorland, Muskegon (part), Norton, Ravenna and Sullivan; cities of North Muskegon and Roosevelt Park in Muskegon County

Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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