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    Westin, Leslie E.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1955-62 (District 41); Senate 1963-66 (District 48)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Ramsey

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/25/1917
    Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
    Birth County: Ramsey
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 6/7/1985
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Covenant
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, 4 Years

    EDUCATION

    Minnehaha Academy High School; Secondary;
    University of Minnesota; College Graduate; History

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board; 19?? to 19?? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Harriet Holmberg
    Children: Three children: John, Robert, and Edward (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)

    He died from a heart attack. His funeral was held at the Listoe-Wold-Johnston-Dampier Funeral Home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    Religion provided by LRL notebook.

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    Total Days Served: 4382

    SESSIONS SERVED

    64th Legislative Session (1965-1966) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 48
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter/President, Maplewood Golf Center and Teehouse Drive In Restaurant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • Civil Administration
    • Commerce
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Rules and Legislative Expense

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 48
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter/President, Maplewood Golf Center and Teehouse Drive In Restaurant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • Civil Administration
    • Commerce
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
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    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 41
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • Education
    • Finance
    • General Legislation
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Transportion and Communications

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 41
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
    • Education
    • Finance
    • General Legislation
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Transportation

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 41
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Education
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
    • University
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 41
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, 4 Years
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Education
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
    • University

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    "Former State Senator Leslie E. Westin Dies (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 9, 1985.

    "Leslie E. Westin." Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955? and 1957?



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