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Clark, Janet H. "Entzel"

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Map of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN

House 1975-82 (District 60A); House 1983-84 (District 60B)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 06/13/1941 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Freeport, Illinois Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Entzel
Gender:  Female Religion:  Methodist
City of Residence (when first elected):  Minneapolis

Occupation (when first elected):  Educator

EDUCATION

Burley Senior High School, Idaho; Secondary; Graduate
Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah; B.S.; Education and Music
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Education Council ??/??/19?? to ??/??/19??
State AgencyMinnesota Department of Corrections (Administrative Office, Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, and Assistant Commissioner, Legislative and Juvenile Services) ??/??/1984 to ??/??/1999

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Dwayne (when first elected); Single (first listed in 1983); Arnie Entzel (after she left office)
Children: Two children: Jenni and Amy (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Stephen E. Dille  - Other - See Notes

GENERAL NOTES

She moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1963.

Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.

Her first cousin is married to Sen. Steve Dille.

Legislative Session: 73rd (1983-1984)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/2/1982 Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
District: 60B Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Former Teacher
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Health and Welfare
Judiciary
Judiciary Subcommittee: Criminal Justice Division (Chair)
Local and Urban Affairs
Local and Urban Affairs Subcommittee: Governmental Administration and Structures
Legislative Session: 72nd (1981-1982)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/4/1980 Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
District: 60A Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Former Teacher, 8 Years/Former Owner and Operator, Day Care Center, 3 Years
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Subcommittee: Juvenile Justice and Crime Victims
Education
Education Subcommittee: Discipline
Energy
Health and Welfare
Health and Welfare Subcommittee: Social Services (Chair)
Legislative Session: 71st (1979-1980)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/7/1978 Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
District: 60A Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Former Educator, 8 years/Former Day Care Center Owner and Operator, 3 years
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Subcommittee: Juvenile, Criminal Law and Procedures
Energy and Utilities
Energy and Utilities Subcommittee: Alternative Energy Systems
Health and Welfare
Health and Welfare Subcommittee: Social Services
Rules and Legislative Administration
Legislative Session: 70th (1977-1978)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/2/1976 Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/2/1979
District: 60A Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Former Educator, 8 years/Former Day Care Owner and Operator, 3 years
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Criminal Justice
Health and Welfare
Transportation
Legislative Session: 69th (1975-1976)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/5/1974 Term of Office: 1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977
District: 60A Residence: Minneapolis
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Educator
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Agriculture
Crime Prevention and Corrections
Health and Welfare

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books By
Entzel, Janet. "Aka McGuire." Edina, Minnesota: Beaver's Pond Press, 2007. - A Mystery Novel


Articles & Books About
Wilson, Betty. "'For Men Only' Cafe Yields to DFL Women." Minneapolis Star, January 21, 1975.




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