Milton Zaagman
Milton Zaagman | |
|---|---|
William B. Fitzgerald, Jr. | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1963 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Perry W. Greene |
| Succeeded by | John R. Otterbacher |
| Constituency | 16th district (1963–1964) 32nd district (1965–1974) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1926 Calvin College |
| Profession | Mortician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Milton Zaagman (March 28, 1926 – February 3, 2012) was a Republican member of the Michigan Senate from 1963 through 1974 who was its majority leader in his final year.
Early life
A native of Grand Rapids, Zaagman attended
Senate career
After two unsuccessful campaigns for the state House, Zaagman won election to the Senate in 1962 and served four terms. During his tenure, the Legislature endeavored to implement the state's new constitution. Zaagman was elected president pro tempore in 1971, and majority leader in 1974. He was defeated for re-election in 1974 by John Otterbacher. That year, Zaagman had also run unsuccessfully to fill the vacancy in Congress caused by Gerald Ford's elevation to the vice presidency.[2]
Later life
When Zaagman left the Senate, he pursued a career in lobbying.[3]
Zaagman died on February 3, 2012, aged 85.[4]
References
- ^ 1973-1974 Michigan Manual: Milton Zaagman
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Zaagman, Milton
- ^ Senate Resolution 116 (2012): A resolution offered as a memorial for Milton Zaagman, former member of the Michigan Senate
- ^ The Grand Rapids Press: Milton Zaagman Obituary