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John A. Bares, Jr.
House 1969-72 (District 51B)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/7/1926
Birth Place:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/27/1986
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sauk Rapids
Occupation (when first elected):
Welder/Steam Fitter
EDUCATION
St. Anthony School; Elementary School;
Cathedral High School; Secondary;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Navy (World War II);
02/27/1945 to 08/31/1948
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Isabella Katherine Lahr (married June 28, 1950)
Children:
Eight children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Raymond H. Bares
-
Brother
GENERAL NOTES
He is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Body:
House
District:
51B
Elected:
11/3/1970
Residence:
Sauk Rapids
Term of Office:
1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date:
1/5/1971
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Welder/Steam Fitter
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
-
Crime Prevention
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Local Government
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Regulated Industries
Body:
House
District:
51B
Elected:
11/5/1968
Residence:
Sauk Rapids
Term of Office:
1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/7/1969
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Welder/Steam Fitter
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Municipal Affairs
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Regulated Industries and Utilities
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Taxes