Melvin DeStigter

Melvin J. DeStigter was a Republican member, assistant clerk, and clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives, totaling just over three decades of service to the chamber.[2]

Melvin J. DeStigter
28th Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 1993 – December 30, 1996
Serving with David Evans (1993-1994)[1]
Succeeded byMary Kay Scullion
Assistant Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1979 – 1992
Preceded byWilfred Bassett
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 95th district
In office
January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1978
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byJim Dressel
Personal details
Born(1928-11-21)November 21, 1928
Sioux Center, Iowa
DiedAugust 7, 2003(2003-08-07) (aged 74)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Carol
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army

A native of Iowa, DeStigter served in the United States Army following the Second World War, and, after moving to Michigan, graduated from Calvin College and studied at the University of Michigan. He was a member of the Hudsonville city commission for five years.[3]

DeStigter won election to the House in 1964 and was re-elected six times. While in the House, he sponsored legislation creating an income tax credit for donations to state colleges and universities. He retired as a legislator in 1978, but was appointed assistant clerk of the House in 1979. He served as assistant clerk through 1992, and was then co-clerk during the unique "shared power arrangement" in 1993-1994. In 1995, DeStigter was elected clerk, and retired at the end of the session in 1996 after 32 years of service in the House.[4]

DeStigter died of cancer on August 7, 2003, aged 74.[5]

References
  1. DeStigter and Evans were elected co-clerks of the House under the 1993-1994 "shared power arrangement" due to the 55-55 partisan split of the House
  2. 1977-1978 Michigan Manual: Melvin DeStigter
  3. The Political Graveyard: DeStigter, Melvin J.
  4. House Resolution 111 (2003): A resolution offered as a memorial for the Honorable Melvin DeStigter
  5. "Services Tuesday for Former Rep./Clerk Mel DeStigter". Gongwer News Service. 11 August 2003.
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