Legislator Details
Paul Hillegonds
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Number of sessions served 9
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/4/1949
City: Holland, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Reformed Church
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Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, University of Michigan;
JD, Cooley Law School
Biographical Sketch:
He was once legislative & administrative assistant to Congressman Philip Ruppe. Phi Beta Kappa
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Legislative Retirement
Postions Held: Speaker
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Allegan
District: 88
District Description: Allegan County, including part of the city of Holland [see map in Manual p.233]
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board; and the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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Postions Held: Co-Speakers
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Allegan
District: 88
District Description: Allegan 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: Unknown
Notes: He served as Co-Speaker. In addition he served on the Legislative Retirement and on the Legislative Council.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Legislative Retirement
Postions Held: Minority Leader
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Allegan
District: 54
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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
Notes: Member Legislative Council.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Allegan
District: 54
District Description: Allegan County; and Townships of Thornapple and Yankee Springs
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: Unknown
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Minority Leader
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 54
District Description: Allegan County; and Townships of Thornapple and Yankee Springs
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: He served as a member of the Legislative Retirement Committee.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Oversight , Judiciary , Labor , Taxation
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City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 54
District Description: Allegan County; and Townships of Thornapple and Yankee Springs in Barry 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: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Oversight
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Policy , Labor , Taxation
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City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 54
District Description: Allegan County; and Townships of Thornapple and Yankee Springs in Barry 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: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on House Policy
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , House Policy , Labor , Taxation
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City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 54
District Description: City of South Haven in Van Buren County; Allegan County (Balance not in Districts 45 and 55); townships of Zeeland, Jamestown, Georgetown (tracts 215 (Blocks 916-22), 217 (Blocks 916-8), 230 (Blocks 902-4), ED 241; cities of Hudsonville and Holland (part) in Ottawa County
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:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Labor , State Affairs , Tourist Industry Relations
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City of Residence: Augusta
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: 54
District Description: City of South Haven in Van Buren County; Allegan County (Balance not in Districts 45 and 55); townships of Zeeland, Jamestown, Georgetown (tracts 215 (Blocks 916-22), 217 (Blocks 916-8), 230 (Blocks 902-4), ED 241; cities of Hudsonville and Holland (part) in Ottawa County
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: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Elections