Dan DeGrow
Dan L. DeGrow (born June 28, 1953) was the former superintendent of the St. Clair County RESA, and a Republican former member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature, serving portions of the Thumb for just over two decades.[1]
Dan L. DeGrow | |
|---|---|
| 11th Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 13, 1999 – December 30, 2002 | |
| Governor | John Engler |
| Preceded by | Dick Posthumus |
| Succeeded by | Ken Sikkema |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 27th district 28th district (1983–94) | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin J. DeGrow |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Emerson |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Jowett |
| Succeeded by | James A. Docherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1953 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University (J.D.) Michigan State University St. Clair County Community College |
DeGrow was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1980 and served one term. In 1982, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served for 20 years. DeGrow was named the chamber's majority leader in 1999. When he was forced from office due to the state's term limits, he was recognized for his "outstanding leadership" during a "most impressive tenure of commitment to the people of this state."[2]
During his tenure, he was recognized with a number of awards, including being named legislator of the year by three organizations, and twice voted one of the ten best legislators by The Detroit News.[3]
Upon leaving the Senate, DeGrow became superintendent of the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency.
References
- The Political Graveyard: DeGrow, Dan L.
- Senate Resolution 317 (2002): A resolution for the Honorable Dan L. DeGrow
- 2001–2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator Dan L. DeGrow