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    Worke, Gary D.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1993-1996 (District 28A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Steele, Waseca

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Waseca
    Occupation (when first elected): Owner, Residential Care Home

    EDUCATION

    Mankato State University; B.S.; Business Administration

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Kathy
    Children: Four children
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

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    Total Days Served: 1463

    SESSIONS SERVED

    79th Legislative Session (1995-1996)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1995
    Body: House
    District: 28A
    Elected: 11/8/1994
    Residence: Waseca
    Term of Office: 1/2/1995 to 1/5/1997
    Oath Date: 1/3/1995
    Counties Represented: Steele, Waseca
    Occupation: Owner, Residential Care Home
    Party: Independent Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Health and Human Services
    • Health and Human Services: MinnesotaCare Finance Division
    • Labor-Management Relations
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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    78th Legislative Session (1993-1994)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1993
    Body: House
    District: 28A
    Elected: 11/3/1992
    Residence: Waseca
    Term of Office: 1/4/1993 to 1/1/1995
    Oath Date: 1/5/1993
    Counties Represented: Steele, Waseca
    Occupation: Owner, Residential Care Home
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
    • Health and Human Services
    • Health and Human Services: Health and Housing Finance Division
    • Regulated Industries and Energy

    OTHER INFORMATION

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