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Westin, Leslie E.

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1955-62 (District 41); Senate 1963-66 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/25/1917
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County: Ramsey
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/7/1985
Gender: Male
Religion: Covenant
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, 4 Years

EDUCATION

Minnehaha Academy High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota; College Graduate; History

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board; 19?? to 19?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Harriet Holmberg
Children: Three children: John, Robert, and Edward (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

"Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)

He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Senate district 50 election in 1966.

He died from a heart attack. His funeral was held at the Listoe-Wold-Johnston-Dampier Funeral Home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Religion provided by LRL notebook.

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Total Days Served: 4382

SESSIONS SERVED

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

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
Body: Senate
District: 48
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
Oath Date: 1/8/1963
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter/President, Maplewood Golf Center and Teehouse Drive In Restaurant
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
  • Civil Administration
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Rules and Legislative Expense

63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1963
Body: Senate
District: 48
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
Oath Date: 1/8/1963
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter/President, Maplewood Golf Center and Teehouse Drive In Restaurant
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
  • Civil Administration
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Rules and Legislative Expense
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62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
Body: Senate
District: 41
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date: 1/6/1959
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
  • Education
  • Finance
  • General Legislation
  • Rules and Legislative Expense
  • Transportion and Communications

61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
Body: Senate
District: 41
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date: 1/6/1959
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class (Chair)
  • Education
  • Finance
  • General Legislation
  • Rules and Legislative Expense
  • Transportation

60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1957
Body: Senate
District: 41
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date: 1/4/1955
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)
Committees:
  • Aviation
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Education
  • General Legislation
  • Insurance
  • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
  • University
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59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
Body: Senate
District: 41
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date: 1/4/1955
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Chartered Life Insurance Underwriter, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, 4 Years
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Westin lists himself as a political independent. He plans to caucus with the senate conservatives." (Typewritten Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?)
Committees:
  • Aviation
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Education
  • General Legislation
  • Insurance
  • Military Affairs and Civil Defense
  • University

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