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Vernon R. Plaisance

House 1969-72 (District 57B)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Anoka

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/29/1932
Birth Place: Elk River, Minnesota
Birth County: Sherburne
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 5/11/1994
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Coon Rapids
Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate Development and Construction

EDUCATION

De La Salle High School; Secondary;
St. Thomas College; B.A.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Air Force (Auditor, 2 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Joan Johnsen
Children: Nine children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1971
Body: House
District: 57B
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date: 1/5/1971
Counties Represented: Anoka
Occupation: Real Estate Development and Construction
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations: Medical Education
  • Crime Prevention
  • Financial Institutions
  • Health, Welfare and Corrections
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Reapportionment and Elections

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
Body: House
District: 57B
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Coon Rapids
Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date: 1/7/1969
Counties Represented: Anoka
Occupation: Real Estate Development and Construction
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Claims
  • Crime Prevention
  • Elections and Reapportionment
  • Health and Welfare
  • Public Institutions