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Gerald Van Woerkom was a Republican member of both houses of the
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between 1999 and 2010. Born April 3, 1947 in
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, Van Woerkom received his bachelor's degree in world history from
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and a master's degree in education from the
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. 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. Van Woerkom was elected to the
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in 1998 and served two terms. He won election to the
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and served from 2003 through 2010.Senate Resolution 203 (2010)
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Gerald Van Woerkom
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