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    Savelkoul, Henry J.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1969-72 (District 9A); House 1973-78 (District 31A)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Freeborn, Mower

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 7/1/1940
    Birth Place: Lansford, North Dakota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Albert Lea
    Occupation (when first elected): Attorney; Firm of Christian, Slen, Savelkoul

    EDUCATION

    St. Leo High School; Secondary; Graduate
    St. Thomas College; B.A.;
    University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree;
    Harvard University, Law School; J.D.;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Board/Commission/Council: Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Minnesota (Chair); 1993 to 1999 [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Margaret
    Children: Four children: Tricia, Donny, John, and Richard
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was a member of the Republican Party.

    Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.

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    Total Days Served: 3647

    SESSIONS SERVED

    70th Legislative Session (1977-1978)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 31A
    Elected: 11/2/1976
    Residence: Albert Lea
    Term of Office: 1/3/1977 to 12/31/1978
    Counties Represented: Freeborn, Mower
    Occupation: Attorney
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Criminal Justice
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Taxes
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
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    69th Legislative Session (1975-1976)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 31A
    Elected: 11/5/1974
    Residence: Albert Lea
    Term of Office: 1/6/1975 to 1/2/1977
    Counties Represented: Freeborn, Mower
    Occupation: Attorney
    Party: Republican
    Committees:
    • Judiciary
    • Local and Urban Affairs
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Taxes
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader

    68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 31A
    Elected: 11/7/1972
    Residence: Albert Lea
    Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
    Counties Represented: Freeborn, Mower
    Occupation: Attorney; Firm of Christian, Slen, Savelkoul, Johnson and Broberg
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Environmental Preservation and Natural Resources
    • Judiciary
    • Taxes
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    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 09A
    Elected: 11/3/1970
    Residence: Albert Lea
    Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
    Counties Represented: Freeborn
    Occupation: Attorney; Firm of Christian, Slen, Savelkoul, Johnson and Broberg
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Claims
    • Commerce and Economic Development
    • Education
    • Environmental Preservation
    • Judiciary
    • Taxes

    66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 09A
    Elected: 11/5/1968
    Residence: Albert Lea
    Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
    Counties Represented: Freeborn
    Occupation: Attorney; Firm of Christian, Slen, Savelkoul
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the Second and Third Class
    • Claims
    • Commerce and Economic Development
    • Crime Prevention
    • Education
    • Employee Compensation and Retirements
    • Judiciary
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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