Legislator Details


Jack Horton
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Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/1/1955
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Marital Information:
married Fay; children: Janelle, Seth and Bethany

Number of Children: 3


Background

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Occupation: social worker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
BA, Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1977; Postgrad., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; Postgrad., Calvin College

Biographical Sketch:
National assistant director Bapts. for Life, 1988-90.

Notable Facts:
Jan 1 is his actual birthdate. State Issues Committee, 1989—


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Human Services and Children, Tourism
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Lowell
County of Residence Kent
District: 73
District Description: Townships of Algoma, Plainfield, Cannon, Grand Rapids, Ada, Vergennes, Lowell and Bowne, cities of Rockford, East Grand Rapids and Lowell 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: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Education , Human Services, Mental Health
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City of Residence: Vergennes Township
County of Residence Kent
District: 73
District Description: Townships of Algoma, Plainfield, Cannon, Grand Rapids, Ada, Vergennes, Lowell and Bowne, cities of Rockford, East Grand Rapids and Lowell in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Human Services
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Human Services and Children, Public Health , Education , Senior Citizens
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City of Residence: Alpine Township
County of Residence Kent
District: 73
District Description: Twps of Ada, Algoma, Bowne, Cannon, Grand Rapids Charter, Lowell, Plainfield and Vergennes; cities of East Grand Rapids, Lowell and Rockford in Kent County

Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Consumers, Public Health , Social Services & Youth
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City of Residence: Alpine Township
County of Residence Kent
District: 90
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

WWMW26th; Capitol1997 p.44