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Richard Rice

Senate 1935-38 (District 67)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Kittson, Marshall, Roseau

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1885
Birth Place: North Dakota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Alvarado
Occupation (when first elected): Implement Business/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

North Dakota Public Schools; Elementary School;
University of North Dakota; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Alvarado, Minnesota (Village Council, President); 19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration: Alvarado, Minnesota (Board of Education Member); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: One child: (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was of Norwegian descent.

He came to Minnesota in 1912.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
Body: Senate
District: 67
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Alvarado
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Kittson, Marshall, Roseau
Occupation: Implement Business/Former Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Cooperatives
  • Corporations
  • Drainage
  • Finance
  • Game and Fish
  • Reforestation
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • Soldiers Bonus and Soldiers Home

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: Senate
District: 67
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Alvarado
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Kittson, Marshall, Roseau
Occupation: Implement Business/Former Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Corporations
  • Drainage
  • Finance
  • Game and Fish
  • Reforestation
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • Soldiers Bonus and Soldiers Home