Donald D. Hennies (born c. 1937) is an American politician from South Dakota who represented the 13th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003, alongside Phyllis Heineman.
Don Hennies | |
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| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – January 2003 Serving with Phyllis Heineman | |
| Preceded by | Mary Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Bill Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 (age 86–87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | www |
Political career
editDon Hennies won election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2000,[1] and was sworn in on January 2, 2001.[2] He was appointed to the taxation and transportation committees shortly before taking office.[3] In February 2001, Hennies spoke out against increased taxation on tobacco products.[4]
Personal
editOutside of politics, Heenies worked as an engineer and construction manager.[5] His older brother Ron was an Episcopalian priest.[6] A younger brother, Tom, was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006.
References
edit- ^ "Legislative sample ballot". Argus Leader. November 1, 2000. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ Ross, Denise (January 8, 2001). "Hennies brothers make House history". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Committee positions at a glance". Argus Leader. December 25, 2000. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ "State House kills legislation raising taxes on cigarettes". Argus Leader. February 17, 2001. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ Ellis, Jonathan; Sneeve, Joe (October 2, 2017). "Premier Center settlement: City of Sioux Falls counted money that belonged to taxpayers". Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Bishop Jones installs Rev. Hennies". Deadwood Pioneer-Times. March 1, 1973. Retrieved January 19, 2018.