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    Sullivan, Henry Holland

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1935-54 (District 45)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Benton, Sherburne, Stearns

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 10/3/1889
    Birth Place: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 3/21/1959
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Cloud
    Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Ruth
    Children: Three children: Mrs. W. W. Cowan, and Mrs. R. J. Robbers (daughters); John D. Sullivan, Jr. (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    John D. Sullivan  - Father

    GENERAL NOTES

    "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)

    He was a Past Exalted Ruler and Life Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

    He died in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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    Total Days Served: 7301

    SESSIONS SERVED

    58th Legislative Session (1953-1954) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1953
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
    Oath Date: 1/2/1951
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Civil Defense
    • Elections
    • Finance (Chair)
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
    Oath Date: 1/2/1951
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Elections
    • Finance (Chair)
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Finance (Chair)
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/7/1947
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Finance (Chair)
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation

    54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
    Oath Date: 1/5/1943
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Workmens Compensation
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1941
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
    Oath Date: 1/3/1939
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads (Chair)
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1939
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
    Oath Date: 1/3/1939
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Insurance
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads (Chair)
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    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
    Oath Date: 1/8/1935
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Railroads (Chair)
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    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
    Body: Senate
    District: 45
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Saint Cloud
    Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
    Oath Date: 1/8/1935
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Senator Sullivan was a Conservative, but gave the strong impact of his support to worthwhile legislation by whomever offered." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 29, 1961, p. 1097)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Elections
    • Finance
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Soldiers Bonus and Soldiers Home (Chair)
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