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    Thuet, Jr., Paul A.

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    Senate 1959-62 (District 20); Senate 1963-66 (District 13)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Dakota

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/13/1916
    Birth Place: South Saint Paul, Minnesota
    Birth County: Dakota
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 4/19/1987
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Presbyterian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): South Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Partner, Firm of Beaudoin, Thuet, Todd & Pavlak

    EDUCATION

    Central High School, Saint Paul; Secondary; Graduate
    University of Minnesota; College Graduate;
    University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; Admitted to the Minnesota Bar, 1939

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army (World War II, Pacific Area, Okinawa; Judge Advocate General Corps); 194? to 19??
    Municipal Attorney: South Saint Paul, Minnesota (City Attorney); 1947 to 1949
    Judge: South Saint Paul, Minnesota (Municipal Judge); 1948 to 1958
    U.S. Executive Branch: United States Office of Price Stabilization (Enforcement Director, Appointed by President Harry Truman During the Korean War); 195? to 195? [Appointed]
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Metropolitan Council (Appointed by Governor Wendell Anderson); 1973 to 1975 [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Marian
    Children: Two children: Stephen (killed in Vietnam) and William (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)

    "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)

    He was a member of the Lions Club.

    He was an unsuccessful candidate for Senate district 12 in 1966.

    He died at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota. A private funeral service was held at English and Meeker Funeral Home in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, South Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

    Religion provided by "Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Sen. Thuet." Minneapolis Star, January? 1961.

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    Total Days Served: 2919

    SESSIONS SERVED

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

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
    Body: Senate
    District: 13
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
    Oath Date: 1/8/1963
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Education
    • Judiciary
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1963
    Body: Senate
    District: 13
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
    Oath Date: 1/8/1963
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...he was long active in DFL Party politics..." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, April 22, 1987)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
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    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
    Body: Senate
    District: 20
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Law Partner, Firm of Thuet and Todd
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Local Government

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
    Body: Senate
    District: 20
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: South Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Dakota
    Occupation: Partner, Firm of Beaudoin, Thuet, Todd & Pavlak
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "I want to make it clear that I am a lifelong Democrat and intend to continue as one." ("Thuet Candidate in Senate Race." West St. Paul Booster, June 20, 1958)
    Committees:
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary
    • Local Government

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