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    DeKruif, Al D.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 2011-2012 (District 25)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Le Sueur, Rice, Scott, Sibley

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 2/3/1956
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    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Madison Lake
    Occupation (when first elected): Consultant and Owner; DeKruif Enterprises, Inc., Planning and Permitting of Super Load Moves; Business Owner, Sakatah Trail Resort

    EDUCATION

    University of Minnesota, Waseca; Attended College;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Carol (married around 1978)
    Children: Two children: Jason (son), Melissa (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: Minnesota’s business climate and building the state budget with long term growth in mind.

    He was a member of the Minnesota Patriot Guard, members attend the funeral services of fallen American soldiers.

    Religion provided by his 2010 campaign website.

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    Total Days Served: 735

    SESSIONS SERVED

    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/2011
    Body: Senate
    District: 25
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Madison Lake
    Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
    Oath Date: 1/4/2011
    Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Rice, Scott, Sibley
    Occupation: Consultant and Owner; DeKruif Enterprises, Inc., Planning and Permitting of Super Load Moves; Business Owner, Sakatah Trail Resort
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Jobs and Economic Growth
    • Transportation
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Whip - He was selected for this position in 2012.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    News Sources

    The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.
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