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    Luknic, Marsha Johnson "Marnie"

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    House 1979-82 (District 24B)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Le Sueur, Rice

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 7/30/1943
    Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Birth County: Hennepin
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 8/22/1992
    Gender: Female
    Religion: Congregational, United Church of Christ
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Marnie
    Former Name: Johnson
    City of Residence (when first elected): Faribault
    Occupation (when first elected): Antique Dealer, Family Business

    EDUCATION

    Colorado University; Attended College; Philosophy
    Western State; Attended College;
    St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Board/Commission: Faribault, Minnesota (Planning Commission); 19?? to 19??
    State Board/Commission/Council: Committee to Renovate the Governor's Mansion (Coordinator); 198? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Otto Luknic (married in 1969)
    Children: Two children: Stephanie (daughter), Matthew (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    When she was born, her middle name was Ann.

    She was a member of the Rice County Historical Society.

    Her father, Winston Johnson, served as City Attorney in Faribault, Minnesota.

    She died from a brain hemorrhage at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa. Her funeral was held at the Boldt Funeral Home in Faribault, Minnesota.

    Religion provided by her obituary.

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    Total Days Served: 1463

    SESSIONS SERVED

    72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 24B
    Elected: 11/4/1980
    Residence: Faribault
    Term of Office: 1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
    Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Rice
    Occupation: Antique Dealer, Family Business
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Farm Programs and Policies
    • Energy
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Judicial Administration
    • Taxes
    • Taxes: Revenue Division
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 24B
    Elected: 11/7/1978
    Residence: Faribault
    Term of Office: 1/1/1979 to 1/4/1981
    Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Rice
    Occupation: Antique Dealer, Family Business
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Products and Marketing
    • Rules and Legislative Administration [She served in 1980 only.]
    • Taxes [She served in 1980 only.]
    • Taxes: Division I - Income and Sales Tax Division
    • Transportation
    • Transportation: Safety and General Transportation

    OTHER INFORMATION

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