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Henry Holland Sullivan
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
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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.
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:
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Civil Defense
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Elections
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Finance (Chair)
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Judiciary
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
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Municipal Affairs
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Workmens Compensation
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:
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Elections
-
Finance (Chair)
-
Judiciary
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Workmens Compensation
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:
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Committees
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Elections
-
Finance (Chair)
-
Judiciary
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Workmens Compensation
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:
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Committees
-
Elections
-
Finance (Chair)
-
Judiciary
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Railroads
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Workmens Compensation
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:
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Aviation
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Elections
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Finance
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Railroads (Chair)
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Workmens Compensation
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
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
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)
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)
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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