Dan DeGrow explained

Dan L. DeGrow
Term Start:January 13, 1999
Term End:December 30, 2002
State Senate2:Michigan
Term Start2:January 1, 1983
Term End2:January 1, 2003
Prior Term2:28th district (1983–94)
State House3:Michigan
Term Start3:January 1, 1981
Term End3:December 31, 1982
Predecessor3:William L. Jowett
Successor3:James A. Docherty
Birth Date:28 June 1953
Birth Place:Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Spouse:Cheryl
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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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. The Political Graveyard: DeGrow, Dan L.
  2. Senate Resolution 317 (2002): A resolution for the Honorable Dan L. DeGrow
  3. 2001–2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator Dan L. DeGrow