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    Tomczyk, Edward J.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1949-62 (District 28); House 1963-69 (District 40)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Hennepin

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 12/13/1917
    Birth Place: Columbia Heights, Minnesota
    Birth County: Anoka
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 11/11/1969
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
    Occupation (when first elected): Hennepin County Highway Department

    EDUCATION

    Parochial and Public Schools; Elementary School;
    Vocational High School; Secondary; Graduate
    University of Minnesota, Extension Schools; Attended College;
    Minnesota College of Law; Attended Law School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Government: Hennepin County, Minnesota (Engineer's Office, Right of Way Negotiator); 1941 to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Martha
    Children: Five children: Martha, Therese, Barbara, and Laura (daughters); Paul (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He moved to Hennepin County, Minnesota when he was 5 years old.

    "...a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)

    "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)

    He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Eagles.

    He died of an apparent heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital. His funeral was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

    He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1949.

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    Total Days Served: 8274

    SESSIONS SERVED

    66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
    Body: House
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/5/1968
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 11/11/1969 (unfinished term)
    Oath Date: 1/7/1969
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Senior Right of Way Agent, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "…a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Employee Compensation and Retirements
    • Governmental Operations
    • Highways
    • Insurance
    • Regulated Industries and Utilities
    Reason for unfinished term: Death
    Session Notes: He died while in office on November 11, 1969.
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    65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1967
    Body: House
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/8/1966
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
    Oath Date: 1/3/1967
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Right of Way Negotiator, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "…a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Government Employee Security
    • Highways
    • Insurance and Securities
    • Law Enforcement and Liquor Control

    64th Legislative Session (1965-1966)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
    Body: House
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/3/1964
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/4/1965 to 1/1/1967
    Oath Date: 1/5/1965
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Right of Way Negotiator, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Highways
    • Insurance
    • Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
    • Temperance and Liquor Control

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1963
    Body: House
    District: 40
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/3/1965
    Oath Date: 1/8/1963
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • Highways
    • Insurance
    • Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
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    62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1961
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/8/1960
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/2/1961 to 1/6/1963
    Oath Date: 1/3/1961
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • Civil Administration
    • Highways
    • Rules
    • Temperance and Liquor Control (Chair)
    • Welfare

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/1/1961
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "...a tenure which made him one of the senior DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature." ("E. Tomczyk Dies; State Lawmaker." Minneapolis Star, November 12, 1969)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • Civil Administration
    • Highways
    • Rules
    • Temperance and Liquor Control (Chair)
    • Welfare

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1957
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/6/1956
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/7/1957 to 1/4/1959
    Oath Date: 1/8/1957
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Hennepin County Engineer's Office
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • General Legislation
    • Highways
    • Insurance
    • Temperance and Liquor Control (Chair)
    • Welfare
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
    Oath Date: 1/4/1955
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Hennepin County Highway Department
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First and Second Class
    • General Legislation
    • Highways
    • Insurance
    • Temperance and Liquor Control (Chair)
    • Welfare

    58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1953
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/5/1952
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
    Oath Date: 1/6/1953
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Hennepin County Highway Department
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    • Engrossment and Enrollment
    • General Legislation
    • Highways
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Welfare

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
    Oath Date: 1/2/1951
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Hennepin County Highway Department
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    • Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
    • General Legislation
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Veterans and Military Affairs
    • Welfare
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 11/2/1948
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
    Oath Date: 1/4/1949
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Hennepin County Highway Department
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    • Banking
    • Crime Prevention
    • Engrossment and Enrollment
    • Highways
    • Reapportionment
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
    Body: House
    District: 28
    Elected: 3/14/1947
    Residence: Minneapolis
    Term of Office: 3/19/1947 to 1/2/1949 (Special Election)
    Oath Date: 3/19/1947
    Counties Represented: Hennepin
    Occupation: Hennepin County Highway Department
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "He begins his sixth term as a 28th district house member, all of them as a liberal." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Edward J. Tomczyk." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
    Committees:
    Session Notes: He won the seat held by Rep. John McNulty before his death on February 10, 1947. He was sworn in on March 19, 1947. His margin of victory over Len Biernat was only 49 votes so Biernat requested a recount. After the recount Tomczyk was declared the winner.

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