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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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