Becklin, Lynn H.
House 1973-74 (District 18A); House 1985-86 (District 19A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Anoka, Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/1/1932
Birth Place:
Cambridge, Minnesota
Birth County:
Isanti
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Cambridge
Occupation (when first elected):
Retired Air Force Officer
EDUCATION
Cambridge High School; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota, School of Management; B.S.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Air Force (Vietnam, 1966-68; Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel);
1951 to 1971
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Betty (when first elected in 1973); Lois (when reelected in 1985)
Children:
Four children (when first elected in 1973); Seven children (when reelected in 1985)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
Religion provided by Legislative Manual, 1973-74.
Body: House
District: 19A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Cambridge
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Anoka, Isanti, Kanabec
Occupation: Business, Cambridge Furniture Studios
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Human Services Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Natural Resources
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Cambridge
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/6/1975
Counties Represented:
Benton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Occupation: Retired Air Force Officer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Education
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Health and Welfare
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