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Novak, Boleslaw G. "Bill, B.G."

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House 1915-18 (District 38); Senate 1935-58 (District 38)

Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served: Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 6/9/1887

Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Birth County: Ramsey

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death: 2/27/1963

Gender: Male

Religion: Catholic

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names: Bill, B.G.

City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul

Occupation (when first elected): Merchant, Grocery Owner

EDUCATION

St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
St. Paul Parochial Schools; At Least Elementary School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Two children: Edward G. (son), (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Edward G. Novak - Son

GENERAL NOTES

He was a Liberal.

"The first old age assistance act was in great measure the product of his effort." (In Memoriam, 1965, p. 19)

He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Religion provided by In Memoriam.

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Total Days Served: 10227

SESSIONS SERVED

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1957

Body: Senate

District: 38

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: None Listed

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: He was the Liberal candidate for President Pro Tempore of the Minesota Senate in 1955.

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Civil Administration
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Public Health
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Taxes and Tax Laws
Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

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59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1955

Body: Senate

District: 38

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: None Listed

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: He was the Liberal candidate for President Pro Tempore of the Minesota Senate in 1955.

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Education
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Public Health
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Taxes and Tax Laws
Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1953

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/7/1950

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date: 1/2/1951

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Businessman

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Committees:

Aviation
Cities of the First Class
Civil Defense
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Taxes and Tax Laws
Workmens Compensation

Leadership Position: Minority Leader

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1951

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/7/1950

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date: 1/2/1951

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Businessman

Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Committees:

Aviation
Cities of the First Class
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Taxes and Tax Laws
Workmens Compensation

Leadership Position: Minority Leader

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56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1949

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/5/1946

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/7/1947

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Businessman

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Reapportionment
Workmens Compensation

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55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1947

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/5/1946

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/7/1947

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
General Legislation
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Public Welfare
Reapportionment
Workmens Compensation

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1945

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/3/1942

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Retail Food Merchant

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1943

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/3/1942

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Merchant

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1941

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/8/1938

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Merchant

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1939

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/8/1938

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Merchant

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1937

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/6/1934

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Merchant

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1935

Body: Senate

District: 38

Elected: 11/6/1934

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Proprietor, Retail Grocery Store

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities of the First Class
Corporations
Liquor Control
Military Affairs
Public Highways
Reapportionment
Reforestation
Telephone and Telegraph

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40th Legislative Session (1917-1918)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1917

Body: House

District: 38

Elected: 11/7/1916

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/1/1917 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date: 1/2/1917

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Grocery Business/Vice President and Director, Minnesota Polish Publishing Co.

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Commerce and Retail Trade
Immigration
Insurance
Mines and Minerals
Public Domain
State Training School

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39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1915

Body: House

District: 38

Elected: 11/3/1914

Residence: Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/4/1915 to 12/31/1916
Oath Date: 1/5/1915

Counties Represented: Ramsey

Occupation: Merchant, Grocery Owner

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Cities
Commerce and Retail Trade
Corporations Other Than Municipal
Mines and Minerals
Public Buildings
Telephone and Telegraph

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OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

In Memoriam: Senators Ansgar L. Almen, H.M. Arens, Raymond H. Bares, Robert Cook Bell, Gordon H. Butler, David M. Carey, Homer M. Carr, Michael R. Cashman, Julius E. Diesen, Eric Friberg, et al. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, March 31, 1965. - The information on Boleslaw G. Novak also appeared in the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 31, 1965, p. 792-793.

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