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    Novak, Boleslaw G. "Bill, B.G."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1915-18 (District 38); Senate 1935-58 (District 38)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Ramsey

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 6/9/1887
    Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
    Birth County: Ramsey
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 2/27/1963
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Bill, B.G.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Merchant, Grocery Owner

    EDUCATION

    St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
    St. Paul Parochial Schools; At Least Elementary School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children: Two children: Edward G. (son), (daughter)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    Edward G. Novak  - Son

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was a Liberal.

    "The first old age assistance act was in great measure the product of his effort." (In Memoriam, 1965, p. 19)

    He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    Religion provided by In Memoriam.

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    Total Days Served: 10227

    SESSIONS SERVED

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: None Listed
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: He was the Liberal candidate for President Pro Tempore of the Minesota Senate in 1955.
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Civil Administration
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Public Health
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: None Listed
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: He was the Liberal candidate for President Pro Tempore of the Minesota Senate in 1955.
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Education
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Public Health
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

    58th Legislative Session (1953-1954) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Businessman
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Civil Defense
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Workmens Compensation
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Businessman
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Cities of the First Class
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Workmens Compensation
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Businessman
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Reapportionment
    • Workmens Compensation
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: None Listed
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Public Welfare
    • Reapportionment
    • Workmens Compensation

    54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Retail Food Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Proprietor, Retail Grocery Store
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities of the First Class
    • Corporations
    • Liquor Control
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Reapportionment
    • Reforestation
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    40th Legislative Session (1917-1918)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/7/1916
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/2/1917 to 1/6/1919
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Grocery Business/Vice President and Director, Minnesota Polish Publishing Co.
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Commerce and Retail Trade
    • Immigration
    • Insurance
    • Mines and Minerals
    • Public Domain
    • State Training School
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    39th Legislative Session (1915-1916)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 38
    Elected: 11/3/1914
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1915 to 1/1/1917
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant, Grocery Owner
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Cities
    • Commerce and Retail Trade
    • Corporations Other Than Municipal
    • Mines and Minerals
    • Public Buildings
    • Telephone and Telegraph
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    In Memoriam: Senators Ansgar L. Almen, H.M. Arens, Raymond H. Bares, Robert Cook Bell, Gordon H. Butler, David M. Carey, Homer M. Carr, Michael R. Cashman, Julius E. Diesen, Eric Friberg, et al. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, March 31, 1965. - The information on Boleslaw G. Novak also appeared in the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 31, 1965, p. 792-793.


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