Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Female
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/28/1944
City: Fennville, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/3/2018
City: Holland, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
single; divorced; children: Brent, Eric, Jason
Number of Children: 3
Background
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Occupation: speech pathologist, teacher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BS, Western Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
She taught in the Saugatuck-Douglas schools and Ottawa County Head Start. She was a member of the Saugatuck Township Park and Recreation Commission from 1972-80. Allegan County Treasurer, 1992-96; district staff assistant to US Congressman Fred Upton 1990-92; Saugatuck Township Treasurer, 1982-92; Saugatuck Twp Trustee, 1980-82; Child Development Services, Ottawa Co. Head Start; Gubernatorial appointee; Michigan State Parks Advisory Board, chair 1996, member 1989-97; Rookie of the Year, Michigan Manufacturers Assoc., 1997; Distinguished Achievement Award, Michigan Municipal League, 1998; Business Direct Weekly's Most Influential Women Award, 1999; House Republican Policy Committee vice chair, 1997. Gov. Rick Snyder appointed her director of the Office of the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Commission representative. She served as president of the Allegan Rotary Club and the Friends of the Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Member of many other organizations.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. First woman elected to the House by Allegan Co.
Championed environmental issues, including the Great Lakes Inter-basin Compact
Died of cancer.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
City of Residence: Saugatuck
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Eaton
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Technology and Energy
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Saugatuck
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Eaton
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs ; vice chairmanship: Local, Urban and State Affairs
Committees Served On: Gaming and Casino Oversight , Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs , Technology and Energy
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Saugatuck Township
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Eaton
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology , Land Use and Environment , Local Government and Urban Policy , Tax Policy
Postions Held: Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Saugatuck Township
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Allegan County, including part of the city of Holland [see map in Manual p.190]
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Term limited; elected to state Senate for district 24 in 2002.
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology , Great Lakes and Tourism , Local Government and Urban Policy
Postions Held: Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Saugatuck
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Allegan County, including part of the city of Holland [see map in Manual p.188]
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair: Local Government and Urban Policy. Member Legislative Council.
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Consumer Protection, Local Government, Transportation
City of Residence: Saugatuck
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Allegan County, including part of the city of Holland [see map in Manual p.190]
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Bioeconomy, Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Local, Urban and State Affairs , Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
City of Residence: Saugatuck Township
County of Residence Allegan
District Description: Counties of Allegan, Barry and Eaton
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs
Bibliography:
Manual 1999 p.188; Capitol2007 p.16; Gongwer 5/3/2018; DFP 5/4/2018 online, inclues photo; Allegan Co. News 5/4/2018
