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Mares, Harry

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Map of White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake, MN

House 1995-2002 (District 55A)

Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

Counties Served:  Ramsey, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/21/1938 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Racine, Wisconsin Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Not Reported
City of Residence (when first elected):  White Bear Lake

Occupation (when first elected):  High School Social Psychology Teacher, White Bear Lake High School

EDUCATION

Loras College, Iowa; B.A.; Political Science
Winona State University; M.S.; Education

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Board/CommissionWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota (Planning Commission)Appointed01/??/1986 to ??/??/19??
Municipal Council/AldermenWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota (City Council, First Appointed to Fill Out an Unexpired Term, Then Elected in 1990)Appointed11/??/1989 to ??/??/199?
Municipal MayorWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota (City Mayor)Elected03/??/1991 to ??/??/199?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: First Wife (she died in 1975, before he served); Geri (while in office)
Children: Seven children (4 with his first wife, 3 stepchildren from his second wife, one daughter had cystic fibrosis)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Legislative Session: 82nd (2001-2002)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2000 Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
District: 55A Residence: White Bear Lake
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education Policy (Chair)
Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
K-12 Education Finance
Rules and Legislative Administration
State Government Finance
Legislative Session: 81st (1999-2000)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/3/1998 Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
District: 55A Residence: White Bear Lake
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education Policy (Chair)
Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
K-12 Education Finance
Legislative Session: 80th (1997-1998)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/5/1996 Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
District: 55A Residence: White Bear Lake
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: K-12 Education Finance Division
Education Subcommittee: K-12 Education Finance Division-Government Efficiency and Oversight
Education Subcommittee: Quality Initiatives
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Pensions
Legislative Session: 79th (1995-1996)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/8/1994 Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
District: 55A Residence: White Bear Lake
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: High School Social Psychology Teacher, White Bear Lake High School
Party: Independent Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Education
Education Subcommittee: K-12 Education Finance Division
Financial Institutions and Insurance
Governmental Operations
Governmental Operations Subcommittee: Gambling Division

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
Stahl, Theresa. "Voice for Education: After Following the Advice He Gave to Others, Mares Decides to Call It a Legislative Career." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 22, 2002, p. 23.

Hanzlik, K. Darcy. "Political Life Came Unexpectedly to Former White Bear Mayor." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 13, 1995, p. 16.




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