Don Hennies Explained

Don Hennies
State House3:South Dakota
District3:13th
Term Start3:January 2, 2001
Term End3:January 2003
Predecessor3:Mary Patterson
Successor3:Bill Thompson
Alongside3:Phyllis Heineman
Nationality:American
Party:Republican

Donald D. Hennies (born c. 1937) is an American politician from South Dakota who represented the 13th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003, alongside Phyllis Heineman.

Political career

Don Hennies won election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2000,[1] and was sworn in on January 2, 2001.[2] He was appointed to the taxation and transportation committees shortly before taking office.[3] In February 2001, Hennies spoke out against increased taxation on tobacco products.[4]

Personal

Outside of politics, Heenies worked as an engineer and construction manager.[5] His older brother Ron was an Episcopalian priest.[6] A younger brother, Tom, was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006.

Notes and References

  1. News: Legislative sample ballot. January 19, 2018. Argus Leader. November 1, 2000.
  2. News: Ross. Denise. Hennies brothers make House history. January 18, 2018. Rapid City Journal. January 8, 2001.
  3. News: Committee positions at a glance. January 19, 2018. Argus Leader. December 25, 2000.
  4. News: State House kills legislation raising taxes on cigarettes. January 19, 2018. Argus Leader. February 17, 2001.
  5. News: Ellis. Jonathan. Sneeve. Joe. Premier Center settlement: City of Sioux Falls counted money that belonged to taxpayers. January 19, 2018. October 2, 2017.
  6. News: Bishop Jones installs Rev. Hennies. January 19, 2018. Deadwood Pioneer-Times. March 1, 1973.