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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.
On March 30, 2009, Hoekstra officially entered the race for the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan.Politico: The Scorecard: Hoekstra running for governor (March 30, 2009)
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 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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