Legislator Details
Donald Van Singel
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Number of sessions served 10
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/24/1943
City: Grant, MI
County: Newaygo County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married 1970; children: Douglas and Kimberly
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Reformed Church
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Michigan State University, 1965
Biographical Sketch:
He was a vegetable farmer. Board of Directors Grant State Bank and Fremont Mutual Ins.; Outstanding Young Men of America in 1974.
Notable Facts:
Uncle of Rep. Scott Van Singel
Sessions Served:
Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Conservation, Recreation and Environment, House Oversight , Taxation
Postions Held: Minority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 19
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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: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Member Legislative Council.
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Insurance , Taxation
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 19
District Description: Montcalm and Newaygo Counties
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
Notes: Served on the Legislative Council
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Oversight , Insurance , Taxation
Postions Held: Minority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 19
District Description: Montcalm and Newaygo Counties
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: Republican
Committees Served On: House Oversight , Insurance , Taxation
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 19
District Description: Montcalm and Newaygo Counties
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: House Policy , Insurance , Taxation
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 19
District Description: Montcalm and Newaygo Counties
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: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Newaygo and Mecosta; township of Evan in Osceola County; townships of Coldwater and Broomfield in Isabella County; townships of Reynolds, Pierson, Winfield, Maple Valley, Cato, Pine, Montcalm, Eureka, Belvidere and Douglass; cities of Stanton (ED 29) and Greenville in Montcalm 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: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Corporations & Finance , Insurance , Taxation
Postions Held: Minority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Newaygo and Mecosta; township of Evan in Osceola County; townships of Coldwater and Broomfield in Isabella County; townships of Reynolds, Pierson, Winfield, Maple Valley, Cato, Pine, Montcalm, Eureka, Belvidere and Douglass; cities of Stanton (ED 29) and Greenville in Montcalm 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
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Seventy-Ninth Legislature, 1977-1978
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Public Utilities , Taxation
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Newaygo and Mecosta; township of Evan in Osceola County; townships of Coldwater and Broomfield in Isabella County; townships of Reynolds, Pierson, Winfield, Maple Valley, Cato, Pine, Montcalm, Eureka, Belvidere and Douglass; cities of Stanton (ED 29) and Greenville in Montcalm 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: Minority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Seventy-Eighth Legislature, 1975-1976
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Labor , Public Utilities , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 99
District Description: Counties of Newaygo and Mecosta; township of Evan in Osceola County; townships of Coldwater and Broomfield in Isabella County; townships of Reynolds, Pierson, Winfield, Maple Valley, Cato, Pine, Montcalm, Eureka, Belvidere and Douglass; cities of Stanton (ED 29) and Greenville in Montcalm 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: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Utilities
Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Economic Development , House Policy , Public Utilities
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City of Residence: Grant
County of Residence Newaygo
District: 99
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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
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