Cassell, Sr., George
House 1999-2002 (District 10B)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/25/1935
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Baptist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected):
Retired Educator, School Superintendent
EDUCATION
Tomahawk High School, Wisconsin; Secondary;
University of Wisconsin, River Falls; B.S.; Education/Psychology
University of Wyoming; M.S.; Educational Administration/Psychology
University of Wyoming; Ed.D.; Educational Administration, "Tools" in Law and Finance
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Coast Guard (Greece, 4 years);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Wyoming and Idaho (Superintendent of Schools);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Alexandria, Minnesota (Superintendent of Schools);
1986 to 1997
School Board/Administration:
Herman, Minnesota (Interim Superintendent of Schools);
1997 to 199?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Carol (married in 1955)
Children:
Three children: Susan (daughter); George Jr., and Robert (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Religion proivided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1999-2000.
Body:
House
District:
10B
Elected:
11/7/2000
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/1/2001 to 1/5/2003
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
Occupation:
Retired Educator/Administrator
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy
Minutes
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Education Policy
Minutes
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Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
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Higher Education Finance
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
10B
Elected:
11/3/1998
Residence:
Alexandria
Term of Office:
1/4/1999 to 12/31/2000
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
Occupation:
Retired Educator, School Superintendent
Party:
Republican
Articles & Books About
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Stahl, Theresa. "Hoping to Change Chambers: Cassell Pledges to Seek Another Legislative Term, But This time It Will Be in the Senate." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, April 12, 2002, p. 16.
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Hallonquist, Sarah. "For Cassell, Helping Schools Supercedes Other Concerns." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 12, 2000, p. 16.
District Files
2000 (10B)
2001 (10B)
2002 (10B)
2003 (10B)
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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