Legislator Details
Walter J. DeLange
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/9/1931
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Lois A. Lindhout, 6/26/1951; children: 3
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Christian Reformed
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Occupation: builder
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Graduated Grand Rapids Christian High School, 1949;
Calvin College, Dale Carnegie Human Relations & Public Speking.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Walter & Harriet DeLange. Director Grand Rapids Home Builders Association; vice president Michigan Association Home Builders, 1979-82, board directors; board directors Millbrook Christian School; Sunday school teacher Millbrook Christian Reformed Church, former deacon, elder, teacher catechism, clerk
Notable Facts:
Majority caucus chairman Michigan House Reps., chairman Rep. policy committee, chairman human resources & labor committee, transportation committee, regulatory committee
Sessions Served:
Eighty-Eighth Legislature, 1995-1996
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Human Resources and Labor, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 72
District Description: Townships of Byron, Caledonia, Gaines and Cascade, city of Kentwood in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Labor
Eighty-Seventh Legislature, 1993-1994
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Transportation , Local Government, Mental Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 72
District Description: Twps of Byron, Caledonia, Cascade and Gaines; city of Kentwood in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Eighty-Sixth Legislature, 1991-1992
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Mental Health , Transportation
Postions Held: Minority Caucus Chairperson
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Grand Rapids, Cascade, Byron, Gaines, Caledonia and Bowne; cities of East Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County
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
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor
Eighty-Fifth Legislature, 1989-1990
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Labor , Mental Health , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Twps of Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines and Grand Rapids; cities of East Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County,
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: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Labor
Eighty-Fourth Legislature, 1987-1988
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Labor , Mental Health , Urban Affairs
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City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Twps of Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines and Grand Rapids; cities of East Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County,
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: Economic Development & Energy , Labor , Mental Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines and Grand Rapids; cities of East Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County
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
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
Eighty-Second Legislature, 1983-1984
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Economic Development & Energy , Labor , Mental Health , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Kentwood
County of Residence Kent
District: 91
District Description: Townships of Bowne, Byron, Caledonia, Cascade, Gaines and Grand Rapids; cities of East Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs