Allan D. "Al" DeKruif (born February 3, 1956) is an American politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate in which he represented District 25.
Al DeKruif | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Dahle |
| Succeeded by | district redrawn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1956 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carol |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Madison Lake, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | consultant, business owner, legislator |
Politics edit
Allan DeKruif represented District 25 which included:
DeKruif was first elected in 2010. He was a member of the Education, the Jobs and Economic Growth, and the Transportation committees. His special legislative concerns included the state's business climate and building the state budget with long term growth in mind.[1][2] On May 21, 2011, he joined the Senate Republican Majority in voting for a constitutional amendment to define marriage as a legal bond exclusively between a man and woman.[3]
Legislative Committees edit
Dekruif was a member of the following legislative committees:
- Education, Member
- Jobs and Economic Growth, Member
- Transportation, Member[4]
Information edit
As a Republican, he is a consultant and owner of DeKruif Enterprises, Inc., This company not only handles the planning and permitting of super load moves across America, but it also runs the moving of large electric transformers into nuclear and coal-fired power plants and substations. He is also the owner of Sakatah Trail Resort in Madison Lake.[1][4] He is a member of the Minnesota Patriot Guard, and served as a ride captain for two years.[4][5]
Family edit
DeKruif is married to Carol, and together they have two children named Jason and Melissa.[4]
Education edit
DeKruif attended the University of Minnesota in Waseca.[4]
Organizations edit
Al DeKruif has been a member of the following organizations:
- Chair of the Board of Trustees, Lutheran Church
- Ride Captain, Minnesota Patriot Guard[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - DeKruif, Al D
- ^ Senator Al DeKruif (R) District 25
- ^ SF1308 Status in Senate for Legislative Session 87
- ^ a b c d e f "About « Al DeKruif". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Senator Al DeKruif - Biography