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    Van Engen, Tom

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1994-96 (District 15A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Kandiyohi

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1954 (uncertain)
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    Gender: Male
    Religion: Christian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Spicer
    Occupation (when first elected): Licensed Social Worker, Kandiyohi County Family Services

    EDUCATION

    Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa; B.A.; Psychology, 1979

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Government: Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (Licensed Social Worker, Chemical Dependency; Kandiyohi County Family Services); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Rose
    Children: Three children
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1992 election.

    Religion provided by Session Weekly, March 11, 1994, p. 16.

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    Total Days Served: 1050

    SESSIONS SERVED

    79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1995
    Body: House
    District: 15A
    Elected: 11/8/1994
    Residence: Spicer
    Term of Office: 1/2/1995 to 1/5/1997
    Oath Date: 1/3/1995
    Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
    Occupation: Licensed Social Worker, Kandiyohi County Family Services
    Party: Independent Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Ethics
    • Health and Human Services
    • Health and Human Services: MinnesotaCare Finance Division
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Data Practices
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    78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1993
    Body: House
    District: 15A
    Elected: 2/8/1994
    Residence: Spicer
    Term of Office: 2/21/1994 to 1/1/1995 (Special Election)
    Oath Date: 2/21/1994
    Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
    Occupation: Licensed Social Worker, Kandiyohi County Family Services
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Health and Human Services
    • Health and Human Services: Human Services Finance Division
    • Judiciary
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
    Session Notes: He won the special election for the seat vacated by Alan Welle. He was sworn in on February 21, 1994.

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