Jack Dalrymple facts for kids
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Jack Dalrymple
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| 32nd Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office December 7, 2010 – December 15, 2016 |
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| Lieutenant | Drew Wrigley |
| Preceded by | John Hoeven |
| Succeeded by | Doug Burgum |
| 36th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office December 15, 2000 – December 7, 2010 |
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| Governor | John Hoeven |
| Preceded by | Rosemarie Myrdal |
| Succeeded by | Drew Wrigley |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district |
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| In office 1985–2000 |
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| Succeeded by | Vonnie Pietsch |
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John Stewart Dalrymple III
October 16, 1948 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Betsy Wood |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) |
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John Stewart Dalrymple III (born October 16, 1948), known as Jack Dalrymple, is an American politician and businessman. He served as the 32nd governor of North Dakota from 2010 to 2016. Before becoming governor, he was the 36th lieutenant governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. He worked alongside Governor John Hoeven during that time.
Dalrymple became governor after John Hoeven was elected to the United States Senate. Before his time as Lieutenant Governor, Dalrymple was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. He served for eight terms, from 1985 to 2000. He also ran for the U.S. Senate two times, in 1988 and 1992.
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Early Life and Education
Jack Dalrymple was born on October 16, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His parents were Mary Josephine and John Stewart Dalrymple Jr. He spent much of his childhood in Casselton, North Dakota. His family owned a wheat farm there, which was started by his great-grandfather, Oliver Dalrymple, in 1875.
When Dalrymple was seven years old in 1955, his grandfather still owned a very large amount of farmland. In 1966, he finished high school at The Blake School. This was a private school that prepared students for college.
After high school, Dalrymple went to Yale College in Connecticut. He graduated with honors in 1970, earning a degree in American Studies.
Career in Agriculture
After college, Dalrymple returned to North Dakota to manage his family's farm. The Dalrymple Farm was located in the Red River Valley near Casselton. It was known for growing durum wheat, which is used to make pasta.
In 1983, Dalrymple was recognized as the Outstanding Young Farmer of the United States. This award came from the Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA).
In 1992, he helped start the Dakota Growers Pasta Company. This company was a special type of business called an agricultural cooperative. It was owned by more than 1,100 wheat farmers, mostly from North Dakota. The company grew to become one of the largest makers of dry pasta in North America. It made pasta for different brands and food services.
Dalrymple helped the company change its structure to raise money and buy other businesses. In May 2010, Dakota Growers Pasta was sold to a Canadian company for about $240 million.
In 2007, Ernst and Young (now EY) gave Dalrymple an award. He received the Master Winner Award for the Upper Midwest Region. This was for his important work in starting and guiding Dakota Growers Pasta Company.
Community Service
In 1975, Dalrymple helped create ShareHouse Inc. in Fargo. This program provides support for people who are working to overcome challenges.
During the 1980s, Dalrymple was part of the Casselton Jobs Development Commission. This group worked to create jobs in the Casselton area.
In the 1990s, Dalrymple was the chairman of the Board for Prairie Public Television. This is a public television station that also offers radio and media services. It serves North Dakota and nearby areas.
Serving in the State Legislature
In 1984, Jack Dalrymple won a seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives. He was re-elected seven more times, serving until 2000. He represented the rural area of Casselton in Cass County.
He led the House Appropriations Committee for four years. This committee is in charge of deciding how the state's money is spent. He also chaired the Budget Section, which reviews spending issues between legislative sessions.
Running for U.S. Senate
Dalrymple ran for the U.S. Senate two times.
1988 Senate Election
In December 1987, Dalrymple announced he would run for the U.S. Senate. However, he did not win the Republican nomination. That went to Earl Strinden. Strinden then lost the main election to the current U.S. Senator, Quentin Burdick.
1992 Special Senate Election
On September 8, 1992, Senator Quentin Burdick passed away. The governor appointed Burdick's wife, Jocelyn Burdick, to temporarily fill the spot. She did not plan to run for the full term. On September 17, 1992, Dalrymple announced he would run in the special election.
In October 1992, he won the Republican nomination. However, Kent Conrad, who was already a U.S. Senator for North Dakota, decided to run for this open seat. Conrad defeated Dalrymple in the election.
Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
In 2000, Dalrymple was elected as Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota. He ran on the Republican ticket with John Hoeven, who became governor. They were re-elected as Lieutenant Governor and Governor in 2004 and 2008.
Governor of North Dakota
Jack Dalrymple became governor after John Hoeven resigned. Hoeven had been elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010. The change happened according to North Dakota's rules for who takes over as governor. Two days later, on November 4, 2010, Dalrymple chose Drew Wrigley to be his new Lieutenant Governor.
On December 7, 2010, Hoeven officially stepped down as governor. Later that day, Dalrymple was sworn in as governor. Then, Wrigley was sworn in as lieutenant governor.
On November 1, 2011, Governor Dalrymple announced he would run for a full four-year term as governor. Drew Wrigley would be his running mate again. In 2012, Dalrymple easily won the election against Ryan Taylor. This allowed him to serve a full term as governor.
On August 24, 2015, Governor Dalrymple announced that he would not seek re-election in 2016.
Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
In 2016, there were many protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Groups like ReZpect Our Water and Native American tribes, including the Standing Rock Sioux, were involved. Governor Dalrymple called in the North Dakota National Guard to help manage the protests.
Personal Life
Jack Dalrymple married Betsy Wood in 1971. They have four daughters together.
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Jack Dalrymple's signature
See also
In Spanish: Jack Dalrymple para niños
