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Thomas Joseph Simmons

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1971-72 (District 16A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Renville

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/6/1932
Birth Place: , Minnesota
Birth County: Renville
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 4/10/2002
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Olivia
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

Morton High School; Secondary;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; B.A.;
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Municipal Commission; 19?? to 19?? [Appointed]
Military: United States Army; 19?? to 19??
County Attorney: Renville County, Minnesota; 1962 to 1970

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Rita
Children: Six children: Claire, Matthew, Warren, Carl, Neil, and Dean
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1971
Body: House
District: 16A
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Olivia
Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date: 1/5/1971
Counties Represented: Renville
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Labor Relations

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

  • "Simmons, Thomas Joseph (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 14, 2002.

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