Legislator Details
Donald H. Gilmer
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Number of sessions served 11
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/29/1945
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Lynn A. Weimeister; children: Laura, Steven, Jason.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Protestant
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Occupation: fruit farmer
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Education:
Kellogg High School, Hickory Corners MI; attended Michigan State University, 1965;
attended Western Michigan University, 1966
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Howard N. & Genevieve (Raymer) Gilmer. Vice chair, then chair Kalamazoo (Michigan) County Board Commissioners, 1973-74; member Michigan Agricultural Labor Commission, 1975-77. Member Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Horticulture Society, Kiwanis (vice president 1971), Jaycees (impact award 1977), Association Retarded Citizens, Urban League.
Notable Facts:
Minority vice-chmn. appropriations committee Michigan House Reps
Sessions Served:
Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 63
District Description: Townshios of Brady, Climax, Charleston, Comstock, Ross, Wakeshma, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde and Schoolcraft; city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County; townships of Leroy, Athens, Burlington, Newton, Tekonsha, Fredonia, Marshall, Convis, Lee, Marengo, Eckford, Clarendon, Homer, Albion, Sheridan and Clarence; cities of Marshall and Albion in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: He also served on the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 63
District Description: Townshios of Brady, Climax, Charleston, Comstock, Ross, Wakeshma, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde and Schoolcraft; city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County; townships of Leroy, Athens, Burlington, Newton, Tekonsha, Fredonia, Marshall, Convis, Lee, Marengo, Eckford, Clarendon, Homer, Albion, Sheridan and Clarence; cities of Marshall and Albion in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 63
District Description: Twps of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde, Ross, Schoolcraft and Wakeshma; city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County and twps of Albion, Athens, Burlington, Clarence, Clarendon, Convis, Eckford, Fredonia, Homer, Lee, Leroy, Marengo, Marshall, Newton, Sheridan and Tekonsha; cities of Albion and Marshall in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 48
District Description: Townships of Richland, Ross, Comstock, Charleston, Pavilion, Climax, Brady and Wakeshma; city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County; township of Bedford, part of Battle Creek Township, cities of Battle Creek and Springfield in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 48
District Description: Twps of Bedford & Battle Creek pt-tract 14.00 block 201 (that portion of Battle Creek Twp within the City of Battle Creek); cities of Battle Creek & Springfield in Calhoun County; Twps of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavillion, Richland, Ross and Wakeshma and city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 48
District Description: Twps of Bedford & Battle Creek pt-tract 14.00 block 201 (that portion of Battle Creek Twp within the City of Battle Creek); cities of Battle Creek & Springfield in Calhoun County; Twps of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavillion, Richland, Ross and Wakeshma and city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 48
District Description: Townships of Bedford & Battle Creek pt.-tract 14.00 block 201 (that portion of Battle Creek Township within the City of Battle Creek); cities of Battle Creek & Springfield in Calhoun County; Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavillion, Richland, Ross and Wakeshma and city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 48
District Description: Townships of Bedford & Battle Creek pt-tract 14.00 block 201 (that portion of Battle Creek Township within the City of Battle Creek); cities of Battle Creek & Springfield in Calhoun County; Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavillion, Richland, Ross and Wakeshma and city of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 55
District Description: Kalamazoo County (Balance not in Districts 46 and 47); townships of Leighton and Wayland in Allegan County; Barry County (Balance not in District 45)
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 55
District Description: Kalamazoo County (Balance not in Districts 46 and 47); townships of Leighton and Wayland in Allegan County; Barry County (Balance not in District 45)
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Government, Colleges and Universities , Consumers, Education , Labor
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 55
District Description: Kalamazoo County (Balance not in Districts 46 and 47); townships of Leighton and Wayland in Allegan County; Barry County (Balance not in District 45)
Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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