Legislator Details
Thomas C. Mathieu
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Number of sessions served 12
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/2/1936
City: Sheboygan, WI
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Luan J. Lanning; children: Susan, Thomas, Jeffrey, Lori
Number of Children: 4
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School
Biographical Sketch:
He was community development director of the Kent Community Action Program. Named Conservation Legislator of the Yr, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, 1979, Outstaanding Service award Grand Rapids Junior College, 1980, Outstanding Service award Association Ind. Colleges and Univs., 1984, Outstanding Legislator of the Year American Association of University Professors, 1982. Member National Association Civilian Conservation Corps. After leaving the legislature, he became the executive director of the Michigan Community Action Agency Association.
Notable Facts:
Majority whip Michigan House of Reps., 1975-76, assistant majority leader, 1977-84.
Committees: Appropriations; co-chmn. Judiciary; member Joint Legis. Retirement
Sessions Served:
Eighty-Ninth Legislature, 1997-1998
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on Consumer & Industry Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement, Appropriations Subcommittee on Supplementals
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 76
District Description: Part of the city of Grand Rapids [see map in Manual p.252] in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/5/1996
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1997
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 76
District Description: Part of the city of Grand Rapids [see map in Manual p.253] in Kent 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: Unknown
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement
Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 76
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt-tracts 1, 2, 5-9, 12-22, 25-30 and 116 in Kent 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 also served as a member of the Legislative Retirement Committee.
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
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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: Married
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Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--Tracts 1-21, 26-27, 36, 39 and 118 (That portion of Grand Rapids City which lies above a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to U.S.-131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jeffereson, north to Chesapeake Railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to U.S.-131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent 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: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--Tracts 1-21, 26-27, 36, 39 and 118 (That portion of Grand Rapids City which lies above a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to U.S.-131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jeffereson, north to Chesapeake Railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to U.S.-131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent 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: Married
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Eighty-Third Legislature, 1985-1986.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--Tracts 1-21, 26-27, 36, 39 and 118 (That portion of Grand Rapids City which lies above a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to U.S.-131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jefferson, north to Chesapeake Railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to U.S.-131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent 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: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--Tracts 1-21, 26-27, 36, 39 and 118 (That portion of Grand Rapids City which lies above a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to U.S.-131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jefferson, north to Chesapeake Railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to U.S.-131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent 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
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Eighty-First Legislature, 1981-1982
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: Townships of Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Walker
and Grand Rapids [tracts 6-8, 15-19: from Tract 1 Blocks 114-6, 201-4, 206-9, 211-2: from tract 2 Blocks 211-2, 214, 216-7: from tract 5 Blocks 104-10, 209,
318, 401-11: from tract 27 Blocks 301-14, 317, 318, 320-7, 204-24] in Kent 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
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Eightieth Legislature, 1979-1980
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: Townships of Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Walker
and Grand Rapids [tracts 6-8, 15-19: from Tract 1 Blocks 114-6, 201-4, 206-9, 211-2: from tract 2 Blocks 211-2, 214, 216-7: from tract 5 Blocks 104-10, 209,
318, 401-11: from tract 27 Blocks 301-14, 317, 318, 320-7, 204-24] in Kent 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
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Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: House Policy , Labor , State Affairs , Taxation
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: Townships of Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Walker
and Grand Rapids [tracts 6-8, 15-19: from Tract 1 Blocks 114-6, 201-4, 206-9, 211-2: from tract 2 Blocks 211-2, 214, 216-7: from tract 5 Blocks 104-10, 209,
318, 401-11: from tract 27 Blocks 301-14, 317, 318, 320-7, 204-24] in Kent County
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
Notes: Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on State Affairs
Seventy-Eighth Legislature, 1975-1976
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Labor , Social Services & Youth, Taxation
Postions Held: Majority Whip
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description: Townships of Alpine and Plainfield; cities of Walker
and Grand Rapids [tracts 6-8, 15-19: from Tract 1 Blocks 114-6, 201-4, 206-9, 211-2: from tract 2 Blocks 211-2, 214, 216-7: from tract 5 Blocks 104-10, 209,
318, 401-11: from tract 27 Blocks 301-14, 317, 318, 320-7, 204-24] in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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