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    Thuet, Jr., Paul A.

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    Senate 1959-62 (District 20); Senate 1963-66 (District 13)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Dakota

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/13/1916
    Birth Place: South Saint Paul, Minnesota
    Birth County: Dakota
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 4/19/1987
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Presbyterian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): South Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Partner, Firm of Beaudoin, Thuet, Todd & Pavlak

    EDUCATION

    Central High School, Saint Paul; Secondary; Graduate
    University of Minnesota; College Graduate;
    University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; Admitted to the Minnesota Bar, 1939

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army (World War II, Pacific Area, Okinawa; Judge Advocate General Corps); 194? to 19??
    Municipal Attorney: South Saint Paul, Minnesota (City Attorney); 1947 to 1949
    Judge: South Saint Paul, Minnesota (Municipal Judge); 1948 to 1958
    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Office of Price Stabilization (Enforcement Director, Appointed by President Harry Truman During the Korean War); 195? to 195? [Appointed]
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Metropolitan Council (Appointed by Governor Wendell Anderson); 1973 to 1975 [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Marian
    Children: Two children: Stephen (killed in Vietnam) and William (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)

    "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)

    He was a member of the Lions Club.

    He was an unsuccessful candidate for Senate district 12 in 1966.

    He died at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota. A private funeral service was held at English and Meeker Funeral Home in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, South Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

    Religion provided by "Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Sen. Thuet." Minneapolis Star, January? 1961.

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    Total Days Served: 2919

    SESSIONS SERVED

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

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 13
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Education
    • Judiciary
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 13
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
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    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 20
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Local Government

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 20
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Partner, Firm of Beaudoin, Thuet, Todd & Pavlak
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)
    Committees:
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Local Government

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    "Paul Thuet Jr. Dies; Was Lawyer, State Senate Leader in the '60s (Obituary)." Star Tribune, April 22, 1987.

    Lewis, Dorothy. "Former DFL Minority Leader Paul A. Thuet Jr. Dies at 70 (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987, p. 4B.

    "Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Sen. Thuet." Minneapolis Star, January? 1961.

    "Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958, p. 1+.


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