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    Taylor, Glen A.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1981-82 (District 29); Senate 1983-90 (District 24)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/20/1941
    Birth Place: Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Congregational
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Mankato
    Occupation (when first elected): Management; President, Taylor Corporation

    EDUCATION

    Comfrey High School; Secondary; 1959
    Mankato State University; B.S.; Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science, 1962
    Harvard University, Graduate School of Business; Attended Graduate School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Commission on Reform and Efficiency (CORE); 07/29/1991 to 1994 [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Glenda; Divorced (after he left office); Becky Mulvihil (married in June 2007)
    Children: Six children: Jean and Mari (daughters); Terri, Taylor Moor, Jeff, and Kendahl
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: education, job climate, senior citizens.

    He was raised on a farm 60 miles west of Mankato.

    He was a member of the First Congregational Church.

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-82.

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    Total Days Served: 3317

    SESSIONS SERVED

    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1989
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 2/3/1990 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/6/1987
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Banking
    • Commerce: Consumer Protection
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education Division
    • Governmental Operations
    • Rules and Administration
    Reason for unfinished term: Resigned
    Session Notes: He resigned to devote more time to his business interests.

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1987
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 2/3/1990 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/6/1987
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Chairman of the Board, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Banking
    • Commerce: Consumer Protection
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education Division
    • Finance: Joint Claims
    • Governmental Operations
    • Rules and Administration
    Reason for unfinished term: Resigned
    Session Notes: He resigned to devote more time to his business interests.

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1985
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/2/1982
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
    Oath Date: 1/4/1983
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corp.
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Education Aids
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education
    • Finance: State Departments
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Committees
    • Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
    • Rules and Administration: Personnel
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader - He became Minority Leader after James E. Ulland resigned on January 9, 1985.
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    73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1983
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/2/1982
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/3/1983 to 1/4/1987
    Oath Date: 1/4/1983
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corp.
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Education Aids
    • Employment
    • Employment: Workers' Compensation
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education
    • Finance: State Departments
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Personnel
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

    72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1981
    Body: Senate
    District: 29
    Elected: 11/4/1980
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
    Oath Date: 1/6/1981
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet
    Occupation: Management; President, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Educational Organization and Special Programs
    • Employment
    • Employment: Economic Development
    • Employment: Labor
    • General Legislation and Administrative Rules
    • Veterans' Affairs
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    News Sources

    The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.
    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

    Photographs

    Senator Glen Taylor and Senator William Belanger stand together in the Senate chamber, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..
    Senator Glen Taylor listens to testimony during a committee hearing, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..
    Senator Glen Taylor speaks on the floor of the Senate, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1983-1986. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..
    Senator Dennis Frederickson, Senator Glen Taylor, and Senator Darrel Peterson talk on the the Senate floor, St. Paul, Minnesota. c. 1981-1984. Photo credit: Senate Media ServicesThis image was scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library..

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