Member of the Michigan Senate from the 34th district
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by
Joel Gougeon
Succeeded by
Goeff Hansen
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 91st district
In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2002
Preceded by
Paul Baade
Succeeded by
David Farhat
Personal details
Born
(1947-04-03) April 3, 1947 (age 77) Grand Haven, Michigan
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Valerie
Alma mater
University of Michigan (M.A., education) Calvin College (B.A., world history)
Gerald Van Woerkom was a Republican member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1999 and 2010.[1]
Born April 3, 1947 in Grand Haven, Van Woerkom received his bachelor's degree in world history from Calvin College and a master's degree in education from the University of Michigan. He was involved in various capacities in Christian schools in Michigan for nearly 30 years, including as the superintendent of Muskegon Christian Schools from 1994 through 1997. He was also involved in the Muskegon County Local Emergency Planning Committee, the Muskegon Lake Public Advisory Committee, and the White Lake Public Advisory Committee.[2]
Van Woerkom was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1998 and served two terms. He won election to the Michigan Senate and served from 2003 through 2010.[3]
^2009-2010 Michigan Manual: State Senator Gerald Van Woerkom
^Project Vote Smart: Gerald Van Woerkom
^Senate Resolution 203 (2010): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Gerald Van Woerkom
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