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    Christie, Thomas N.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1947-52 (District 30); House 1955-59 (District 30)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 6/26/1899
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: Greece
    Date of Death: 5/25/1959
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
    Occupation (when first elected): Insurance and Accounting Business

    EDUCATION

    University of Minnesota; Attended College; Law and Political Science
    Minnesota College; College Graduate;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children: One child: (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Thomas N. Christie was involved in a contested election with Sally Luther after the 1952 election. Sally Luther was determined to be the winner.

    He was a member of the Minnesota United Nations Committee.

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    Total Days Served: 3795

    SESSIONS SERVED

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 5/25/1959 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Public and Tax Accountant/General Insurance Agent
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • Elections
    • Insurance
    • Labor
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
    • University
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on May 25, 1959 during the 1959 Special Session.

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1957
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/6/1956
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/7/1957 to 1/4/1959
    Oath Date: 1/8/1957
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Public and Tax Accountant/General Insurance Agent
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • Elections
    • Insurance
    • Labor
    • University
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
    Oath Date: 1/4/1955
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Public Accountant/General Insurance Agent
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • Claims
    • Communications
    • Penal Institutions
    • Veterans and Military Affairs

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
    Oath Date: 1/2/1951
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: General Insurance/Accounting
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Insurance
    • Taxes
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
    • Veterans and Military Affairs
    term photo
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/2/1948
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/4/1949
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: General Insurance and Accounting Business
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Employees Compensation
    • Insurance
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
    • Welfare
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
    Body: House
    District: 30
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Insurance and Accounting Business
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Insurance
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Welfare

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