Legislator Details

Image of John   P. Smeekens
Image Description:
John P. Smeekens portrait from Manual 1959 p.li

John P. Smeekens
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/13/1925
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/17/1999
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Marital Information:
Married Arlene R. Lewis, August 5, 1944 and father of 12 children

Number of Children: 12


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: manufactoring executive
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Henry Ford Trade School; Detroit Public Evening High School; Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Wayne State University.

Biographical Sketch:
served his community as supervisor of Branch County, as intergovernmental advisor and on teh Board of Public Works of Coldwater and as director of Michigan State Association of Suoervisor.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. married Arlene


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Constitutional Revision & Women's Rights, Judiciary , Youth Care
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 41
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Constitutional Revision and Women's Rights.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Youth Care
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 41
District Description: County of Branch, Hillsdale and Lenawee (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Republican Vice-Chair of the Committee on Revision and Amendment of Constitution
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Drainage , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , Youth
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Sherwood
County of Residence Branch
District: 41
District Description:

Date Elected: 2/25/1969
Date Sworn In: 3/4/1969
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the House on February 25, 1969 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Rep. Frederic J. "Bill" Marshall
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health and Welfare, Retirement, Public Utilities, State Affairs
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/6/1962
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1963
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Retirement
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Public Utilities, Retirement, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Public Utilities, Retirement, State Affairs
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City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Labor
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Public Utilities , Retirement, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Coldwater
County of Residence Branch
District: 9
District Description: Counties of Branch and Calhoun

Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; USDeptVetAffBIRLSDeathFile, 1850-2010; 1969 HJ p.416; Manual 1959-60, p.187; Manual 1961-1962 p.182; Manual 1963-64 p.172