Legislator Details
Jack L. Gingrass
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/27/1921
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Death
Date: 1/23/2010
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Marital Information:
Married in 1942 to the former Betty Jenkins.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Methodist
Military Service: United States Air Force
Occupation: printer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Northern Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
He owned Standard Printing Co. He served as a county supervisor, city council and as mayor. He was active in the American Legion, Amvets, Lions Club, Elks Club, Industrial Development Corporation, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Notable Facts:
HR 205, 2010 House Journal, p. 98 reported that he had died. No date or place of death. According to Social Security Death Index he died 1/23/2010.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy
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City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Delta, Dickinson and Menominee
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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Consumers, Economic Development & Energy , Public Utilities
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Dickinson and Menominee; Delta County
(Balance not in District 107); Marquette County (Balance not in District 108); Limestone Township in Alger County
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: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Consumers, Economic Development & Energy , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Dickinson and Menominee; Delta County
(Balance not in District 107); Marquette County (Balance not in District 108); Limestone Township in Alger County
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: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Consumers, Economic Development , Public Utilities
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Dickinson and Menominee; Delta County
(Balance not in District 107); Marquette County (Balance not in District 108); Limestone Township in Alger County
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: Majority Caucus Secretary; Chair of the Committee on Economic Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Economic Development , Public Utilities , Roads and Bridges , Tourist Industry Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Dickinson and Menominee; Delta County
(Balance not in District 107); Marquette County (Balance not in District 108); Limestone Township in Alger County
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: Democratic Caucus Secretary. Chair of the Committee on Econ Development
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Economic Development , Military and Veterans' Affairs , Tourist Industry Relations
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City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
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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 of the Committees on Economic Development; and Military and Veterans' Affairs
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Recreation , Economic Development , Labor
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City of Residence: Iron Mountain
County of Residence Dickinson
District: 109
District Description: Counties of Dickinson, Iron and Menominee; townships of Marenisco and Watersmeet in Gogebic; townships Ely,
Humboldt, Republic and Tilden in Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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