Den Ouden, Gaylin L.R.
House 1977-86 (District 21B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Yellow Medicine
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/9/1945
Birth Place:
Edgerton, Minnesota
Birth County:
Pipestone
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Christian Reformed
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Prinsburg
Occupation (when first elected):
6th Grade Teacher and Principal, Central Christian School; Formely Taught at Manhattan Montana Christian School
EDUCATION
Edgerton Christian Elementary; Elementary School;
Southwest Christian High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1963
Bemidji State University; Attended College;
Montana State University; Attended College;
Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa; B.A.; Secondary Education, 1963-67; also listed as A.B.
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, Minnesota; B.A.; Elementary Education/Driver's Education, 1971-72; also listed as A.B.
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Prinsburg, Minnesota (City Council);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Government:
Prinsburg, Minnesota (Fire Department);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Cobie
Children:
Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Marion O. Menning
- Brother-in-Law
GENERAL NOTES
He was born and raised on a farm.
He was a member of Prinsburg Christian Reformed Church.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1977-78.
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Prinsburg
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley
Occupation: Legislator/Teacher/Truck Driver
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Appropriations: Joint Claims
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Appropriations: State Departments Division (Chair)
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Natural Resources
-
Judiciary
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Prinsburg
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley
Occupation: Teacher/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Appropriations: Health, Welfare, and Corrections Division
-
Appropriations: Joint Claims
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
Environment and Natural Resources: Game and Fish
-
Transportation
-
Transportation: Highway Safety
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Prinsburg
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Kandiyohi, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Appropriations: Health, Welfare and Corrections Division
-
Appropriations: Joint Claims
-
Energy
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
Environment and Natural Resources: Game and Fish
-
Regulated Industries
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Prinsburg
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Kandiyohi, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: Teacher/Salesman/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Appropriations: Health, Welfare and Corrections Division
-
Appropriations: Joint Claims Division
-
Environment and Natural Resources
-
Transportation
-
Transportation: Safety and General Transportation
Body: House
District: 21B
Elected: 3/15/1977
Residence: Prinsburg
Term of Office: 3/18/1977 to 1/2/1979
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Kandiyohi, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine
Occupation: 6th Grade Teacher and Principal, Central Christian School; Formely Taught at Manhattan Montana Christian School
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Commerce and Economic Development
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Education
-
Transportation
Session Notes:
He won the seat vacated by A. O. Setzepfandt.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.
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