Guide Note:

Peter Hoekstra is the house representative for the 2nd District of the state of Michigan. Serving in that capacity since 1993, Hoekstra emigrated from the Netherlands to Michigan at a young age. Before his career in politics, he was the vice president for the furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Corp..

Fast Facts:

Born: October 30, 1953 in Groningen, Netherlands
Assumed office: January 3, 1993
Wife: Diane M. Johnson
Political Affiliation: Republican
Previous Profession: Vice President, Marketing, Herman Miller Corp.
Religion: Christian Reformed Church

Position

As a member of the Education & Labor Committee and the subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Peter Hoekstra has been a strong advocate for education reform in the district he represents. During his time in Congress, he has substantially increased the amount of state funding to schools in western Michigan. In 2008, he spearheaded the allocation of more than $60,000 for mentoring programs in the Zeeland Public Schools district.

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Peter Hoekstra

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Peter Hoekstra Criticism and Controversy

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Never Yet Melted: "The Object of Hoekstra's Anger" (2006)
Times/WaPo Watch: "A Glimpse Into the Mind of Peter Hoekstra" (2006)

Peter Hoekstra Timeline

October 30, 1953: Born
1975: Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College
1977: Received an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business
1992: Won a seat for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District
2004: Named chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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