Legislator Details
Gerald R. VanWoerkom
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Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/3/1947
City: Grand Haven, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Death
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Marital Information:
married Valerie; children: Michael, Angela, Joel, Gregory and Matthew
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Calvin College in history;
MA, University of Michigan in education
Biographical Sketch:
He was a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent of Christian schools over the course of 28 years. member of the Christian Educators' Association.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Education , Joint Administrative Rules , Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Mason
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Agriculture; and Local, Urban and State Affairs ; Vice-Chair of the Committees on Education; and Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Bioeconomy, Education , Joint Administrative Rules , Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 23
District Description: Counties of Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Mason
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy; and Local, Urban and State Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education; and Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism , Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Mason
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism , Banking and Financial Institutions , Education , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 34
District Description: Counties of Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Mason
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Resource Management , Commerce , Education , Insurance and Financial Services
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City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Revenna, Sullivan, Fruitport, Norton Shores, Egelston, Moorland, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Fruitland, White River, Montague, White Hall, Blue Lake and Holton; cities of Montague, Roosevelt Park and Whitehall in Muskegon County
Date Elected: 11/7/2000
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2001
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state Senate for district 34 in 2002.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Education , Great Lakes and Tourism , Insurance and Financial Services
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Revenna, Sullivan, Fruitport, Norton Shores, Egelston, Moorland, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Fruitland, White River, Montague, White Hall, Blue Lake and Holton; cities of Montague, Roosevelt Park and Whitehall in Muskegon County
Date Elected: 11/3/1998
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1999
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair: Great Lakes & Tourism.