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Sparby, Wallace A. "Wally"

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House 1983-93 (District 1B)

Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served: Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/9/1936

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: Wally

City of Residence (when first elected): Thief River Falls

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Realtor

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota; Attended College; Forestry
Bemidji State University; Attended College; Forestry

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

U.S. Executive Branch: United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Minnesota (Director, Appointed by President Bill Clinton); 05/1993 to ? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ione
Children: Four children: Junelle, Russell, Delray, and Michael
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

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Total Days Served: 3789

SESSIONS SERVED

78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1993

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/3/1992

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 5/18/1993 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/5/1993

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections (Chair)

Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office

Session Notes: President Bill Clinton appointed him as the State Director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, which administers federal farm programs in May 1993.

77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1991

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/6/1990

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Oath Date: 1/8/1991

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
Agriculture: Rural Development, Marketing, and International Trade
Appropriations
Appropriations: Environment and Natural Resources Division
Economic Development
Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
Economic Development: Small Business
Financial Institutions and Insurance
Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division (Chair)
Ways and Means

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76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1989

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/8/1988

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/3/1989

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
Appropriations
Appropriations: State Departments Division
Economic Development
Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
Economic Development: Job Training and Retraining
Financial Institutions and Housing
Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1987

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/4/1986

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
Oath Date: 1/6/1987

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Agriculture: Agriculture Finance Division
Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation
Appropriations
Appropriations: State Departments Division
Commerce
Commerce: Energy and Real Estate (Chair)
Economic Development and Housing
Economic Development and Housing: Rural Development

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1985

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/6/1984

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/8/1985

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Realtor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing
Commerce and Economic Development
Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations: Property Tax Study Commission

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73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1983

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/2/1982

Residence: Thief River Falls

Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/6/1985
Oath Date: 1/4/1983

Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake

Occupation: Farmer/Realtor

Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Committees:

Agriculture
Agriculture: Agricultural Exports and Marketing
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations: Jobs Creation and Unemployment Issues
Local and Urban Affairs
Local and Urban Affairs: State-Local Fiscal Affairs Division

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Anderson, Jim. "Sparby Ends Extensive Career That Mirrors His District." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, May 21, 1993, p. 33.

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