Legislator Details


Sidney Ouwinga
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/24/1927
City: Marion, MI
County: Clare County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/17/1991
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Marital Information:
Married

Number of Children: 4


Background

Religion: Christian Reformed
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Occupation: potato farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
McBain Northern Christian High School

Biographical Sketch:
Lifelong resident of the Mason area. Missaukee Rotary; Commissioner Osceola County, 10 years; past president Michigan Association of Counties; member of the Farm Bureau Association

Notable Facts:
Chair of the House Republican Task Force on Local Government HR 396, 1991 House Journal, p. 624, indicated that he had died. No date or place of death. According to Social Security Index he died in July 1991. PolGryd lists death in office on July 17, 1991. Married 4-14-1950 to Marilyn; 4 children: Carl Thomas, Dale John, Kathy Sue, and Robert.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Marion
County of Residence Osceola
District: 18
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office: 7/17/1991

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died July 17, 1991. Succeeded by John Gernaat.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Forestry & Minerals, Towns and Counties , Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marion
County of Residence Osceola
District: 18
District Description: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford

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 Towns and Counties
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural and Forestry , Tourism and Recreation , Towns and Counties , Transportation
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City of Residence: Marion
County of Residence Osceola
District: 18
District Description: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford

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
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Tourism and Recreation , Towns and Counties , Transportation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marion
County of Residence Osceola
District: 18
District Description: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford

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 Towns and Counties
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Consumers, Towns and Counties , Transportation
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City of Residence: Marion
County of Residence Osceola
District: 18
District Description: Counties of Clare, Lake, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Manual 1987 p158; 1991 HJ 2:1780; PolGryd; Manual 1985 p.155