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Quick facts for kids Hans de Boer
Hans de Boer in 1979
Member of the Social and Economic Council
In office 1 November 1995 – 1 January 2007
Chair	See list Theo Quené (1995–1996) Klaas de Vries (1996–1998) Herman Wijffels (1999–2006) Alexander Rinnooy Kan (2006–2007)
Mayor of Haarlemmermeer
In office 13 March 1983 – 1 October 1985
Preceded by	Cor van Stam
Succeeded by	Aad van Dulst
Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Work
In office 29 May 1982 – 11 October 1982
Prime Minister	Dries van Agt
Preceded by	André van der Louw
Succeeded by	Til Gardeniers-Berendsen (Ad interim)
State Secretary for Culture, Recreation and Social Work
In office 11 September 1981 – 29 May 1982
Prime Minister	Dries van Agt
Preceded by	Jeltien Kraaijeveld-Wouters Gerard Wallis de Vries
Succeeded by	Office discontinued
Chairman of the Anti-Revolutionary Party
In office 13 December 1975 – 27 September 1980
Leader	Willem Aantjes
Preceded by	Jan de Koning
Succeeded by	Office discontinued
Member of the House of Representatives
In office 16 September 1982 – 13 March 1983
In office 16 February 1972 – 11 September 1981
Personal details
Born	Hans Andries de Boer (1937-05-30) 30 May 1937 (age 88) Velsen, Netherlands
Political party	Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980)
Other political affiliations	Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980)
Children	2 children
Residences	Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
Occupation	Politician · Civil servant · Businessman · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Trade association executive · Lobbyist

Hans Andries de Boer, born on May 30, 1937, is a former Dutch politician. He was a member of the now-closed Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP) and later the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. He also worked as a leader for trade associations.

Hans de Boer's Life and Career

Early Life and Community Work

Hans de Boer went to school in Velsen, a town in the Netherlands, from May 1949 to June 1955. He worked as a farmworker in Velsen from 1953 to 1960. Later, he became a leader for the Christian Farmers and Gardeners association (CBTB) from 1960 to 1972. He was even the General-Secretary of this group from 1970 to 1972.

De Boer also served in local government. He was part of the Provincial Council of North Holland from 1966 to 1972. He also served on the town council of Velsen from 1971 to 1974. During this time, he was an Alderman in Velsen from 1971 to 1973. An Alderman is like a city council member who helps make decisions for the town.

Serving in the House of Representatives

In 1972, Hans de Boer became a member of the House of Representatives. This is similar to the parliament or congress in other countries, where laws are made. He took office on February 16, 1972. In this role, he was a "frontbencher," meaning he had important duties. He led special committees on topics like gambling reforms and fishing zones. He also spoke for the party on issues like small businesses, government workers, fishing, culture, media, and military personnel.

From 1975 to 1980, De Boer was the Chairman of the Anti-Revolutionary Party. After the 1977 election, his party, the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), formed a government with another party. Hans de Boer and some other CDA members had concerns about the agreement. They formed a small group within their party that supported the government only on certain issues.

Roles as State Secretary and Minister

After the 1981 election, Hans de Boer was appointed as the State Secretary for Culture, Recreation and Social Work. He started this job on September 11, 1981. A State Secretary is a high-ranking official who helps a Minister.

The government he was part of lasted only seven months. It fell apart in May 1982. De Boer continued to serve in a temporary role. Then, on May 29, 1982, he became the Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Work. A Minister is a top government official in charge of a specific area.

After the 1982 election, De Boer returned to the House of Representatives on September 16, 1982. He took a break for medical reasons in October 1982. He continued to serve in the House of Representatives, speaking on topics like welfare, sports, social work, and culture.

Mayor and Secretary-General

In February 1983, Hans de Boer was chosen to be the mayor of Haarlemmermeer. He started this job on March 13, 1983, and left the House of Representatives the same day. As mayor, he was the leader of the city government.

In September 1985, De Boer was appointed as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Welfare, Health and Culture. He left his role as mayor on October 1, 1985, and started as secretary-general on January 1, 1986. He held this important government position until October 1995.

In October 1995, De Boer became the chairman of the executive board of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen (NVZ), which is an organization for hospitals. He left his secretary-general role to take on this new leadership position.

Later Career and Public Service

After his active political career, Hans de Boer became involved in many different organizations. He served on the boards of various companies and non-profit groups. These included Stork B.V., a pension fund, the European Cultural Foundation, and the World Press Photo organization. He also served on several government commissions and councils, advising on topics like pensions, spatial planning, and environmental assessments. He was also a member of the Social and Economic Council.

Awards and Honours

Hans de Boer has received special awards for his service to the Netherlands. These awards are given to people who have made important contributions to their country.

Honours

Ribbon bar	Honour	Country	Date	Comment
	Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau	Netherlands	9 December 1982
	Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion	Netherlands	1 August 1995