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Hoekstra Announces Fremont Fire Department to Receive $85,275 Fire Grant
Dec 18, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced on Wednesday that the Fremont Fire Department will receive $85,275 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fund Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety.
“Channeling DHS funds directly to the Fremont Fire Department will help provide its firef...
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Rebuild U.S. Intelligence
Dec 18, 2003
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In his new book, "Why America Slept," author Gerald L. Posner raises the possibility that better tactical performance by the United States could have averted the Sept. 11 terror attacks. He suggests the problem was that law enforcement and other agencies failed to effectively identify and act on num...
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Hoekstra to Train for Disney Marathon with Hudsonville Family
Dec 17, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, on Saturday will train with Mary and Dave Veldink of Hudsonville, as well as family and friends, as they prepare for the Disney Marathon in Orlando, Fla.
The training run will begin in Park Township at Ottawa Beach Inn, 2155 Ottawa Beach Road, at 7 a.m. The run...
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Hoekstra Appointed to 'Saving America's Cities' Working Group
Dec 16, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced on Tuesday that House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert has appointed him to his newly formed “Saving America’s Cities” working group.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to evaluate specific ways in which we can revitalize America’s cit...
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Hoekstra Announces Army has Awarded $12.5 Million Contract to General Dynamics
Dec 15, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced on Monday that the Army has awarded a contract with an estimated cumulative total of $12,532,953 to General Dynamics Land Systems in Muskegon.
The contract is for the procurement of 1,800 crankshaft engines for the M88 Hercules recovery vehicle.
“G...
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Hoekstra Issues Statement on the Capture of Saddam Hussein
Dec 14, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, issued the following statement Sunday on news of coalition forces capturing deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein:
“We can finally share in the joy and excitement of the Iraqi people now that the Butcher of Baghdad is gone for good. The capture of Saddam Hussei...
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Hoekstra announces Allendale Fire Department to receive $63,791 grant
Dec 13, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced on Thursday that the Allendale Township Fire Department will receive a grant worth $63,791 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, largely to fund a carbon monoxide emissions exhaust system at the fire station.
“Allendale Township first respond...
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Hoekstra, Pomeroy Repeat Friendly Wager on NCAA Division II National Championship
Dec 10, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, congratulated the Grand Valley State Lakers for reaching their third straight Division II National Championship game and announced he is offering a personal stake in the effort to defend their title.
“I wish the Lakers all the best in their attempt to repeat as...
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Hoekstra, Ehlers Announce GVSU Teacher Academy to Receive $50,000 in Appropriations Bill
Dec 10, 2003
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Congressmen Pete Hoekstra and Vern Ehlers announced that the 2004 federal appropriations bill passed by the House includes $50,000 for a unique teaching program at Grand Valley State University.
“The Grand Valley Teacher Academy is an exceptional program that addresses the unique needs of urban d...
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Hoekstra Announces West Michigan to Receive $723,100 for Emergency Food & Shelter
Dec 9, 2003
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U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced on Tuesday that seven West Michigan counties will receive $723,100 under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program.
“As we are now into the winter season, emergency food and shelter funding could not com...
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