Adams, Leo G.
House 1975-80 (District 44B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/11/1937
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
4/15/1995
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
New Hope
Occupation (when first elected):
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
EDUCATION
Minneapolis North High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota; B.M.E.; Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School; Business Administration
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota State Board on Human Rights (2 years);
19?? to 19??
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Public Service Commission;
06/1980 to 01/1986
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary
Children:
Three children: Therese, Colleen, and Michael
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.
Body:
House
District:
44B
Elected:
11/7/1978
Residence:
New Hope
Term of Office:
1/3/1979 to 6/1/1980
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Engineering Supervisor, Sperry Univac
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce, Economic Development and Housing
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Commerce, Economic Development and Housing: Tourism and Consumer Protection
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Personnel (Chair)
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
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Transportation
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Transportation: Bridges and Highways
Reason for unfinished term:
Appointed to other office
Session Notes:
He was appointed to the Minnesota Public Service Commission in June 1980. His actual term end date is uncertain due to the appointment.
Body:
House
District:
44B
Elected:
11/2/1976
Residence:
New Hope
Term of Office:
1/4/1977 to 1/2/1979
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Economic Development
-
Governmental Operations
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Local and Urban Affairs
Body:
House
District:
44B
Elected:
11/5/1974
Residence:
New Hope
Term of Office:
1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Economic Development
-
Governmental Operations
-
Higher Education
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