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Parry, Mike
Senate 2010-2012 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Rice, Steele, Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 01/05/1953
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Albert Lea, Minnesota
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Birth County: Freeborn |
Birth Country: United States |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Lutheran
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Waseca
Occupation (when first elected):
Owner and Manager, Marketing and Motivation Company, Sterling-Krystel LLC/Family Owned Business, Godfather’s Pizza Franchise, Waseca/Former Radio Station Manager/Former Police Officer
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EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Attended College;
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy, Arden Hills; Vocational-Technical School; Licensed Peace Officer, Law Enforcement
Brown Institute of Broadcasting, Minneapolis; Vocational-Technical School; Broadcasting
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| County Government | Freeborn County , Minnesota (Deputy Sheriff) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Board/Commission | Waseca, Minnesota (Economic Development Authority, Member) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/20?? |
| Municipal Government | Morristown, Minnesota (Police Department) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Government | Jackson, Minnesota (Police Department) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Military | Army National Guard (Staff Sergeant) | | ??/??/???? to ??/??/???? |
| Municipal Council/Aldermen | Waseca, Minnesota (City Council, Member) | | ??/??/2004 to ??/??/2008 |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Kathy Carlsen (married in 1972)
Children:
Two children: Michelle (daughter), Dustin (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: business, job growth, education.
He was raised on a farm.
He ran successfully for the Republican endorsement for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District in the 2012 primary election. He lost the primary to Allen Quist.
He was a licensed General Aviation Pilot.
He was a member of the Masons.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his 2010 campaign site.
| Legislative Session:
87th (2011-2012)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/2010
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Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
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| District: 26 |
Residence: Waseca |
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Counties Represented:
Rice, Steele, Waseca
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| Occupation: Small Business Owner, Marketing-Motivation Consultant, Sterling-Krystel, LLC |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Finance
State Government Innovation and Veterans (Chair)
Transportation
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| Legislative Session:
86th (2009-2010) (second half of Senate term)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 1/26/2010
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Term of Office: 2/4/2010 to 1/3/2011
(Special Election)
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| District: 26 |
Residence: Waseca |
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Counties Represented:
Rice, Steele, Waseca
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| Occupation: Owner and Manager, Marketing and Motivation Company, Sterling-Krystel LLC/Family Owned Business, Godfather’s Pizza Franchise, Waseca/Former Radio Station Manager/Former Police Officer |
| Party:
Republican |
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Bills Authored:
Chief Author
Author
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Special Session Bills Authored: |
Committees:
Business, Industry and Jobs
Capital Investment
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Transportation Budget and Policy Division
State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
Transportation
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