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Robert E. Cook, Sr.

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1967-68 (District 28B)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/13/1921
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County: Hennepin
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 4/22/1996
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Richfield
Occupation (when first elected): District Manager, A.D. Smith Corp.

EDUCATION

Army Adjutant General School; Postsecondary; Adm. Fort Ben Harrison
Army Engineer School; Postsecondary; Fort Belvoir
University of Minnesota, School of Business Administration; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; College Graduate; Mechanical Engineering and Commission (Mil. Sc.)

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army Reserve, Corps of Engineers (World War II, Major, 23 years); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Government: Richfield, Minnesota (Volunteer Fire Department, and Rescue Squad); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Government: Richfield, Minnesota (Police Civil Service Commission); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission: Richfield, Minnesota (Centennial Committee, New City Hall Committee, Sewer and Water Committee, and Library Founding); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Mary Anderson
Children: Four children: Diane, Robert Jr., James, and Jaclyn
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1967
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Richfield
Term of Office: 1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
Oath Date: 1/3/1967
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: District Manager, A.D. Smith Corp.
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the Second and Third Class
  • Commerce and Business Development
  • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • Government Employee Security
  • Law Enforcement and Liquor Control
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs

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