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    Mason, Sidney Redding "Sid"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1971-72 (District 61B)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  St. Louis

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/25/1926
    Birth Place: Flint, Michigan
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 1/29/2009
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Sid
    City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
    Occupation (when first elected): Treasurer; Liscomb-Hood-Mason Co., General Insurance Agency

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Board/Commission: Duluth, Minnesota (Airport Authority Board); [Dates Unknown]
    Military: United States Navy (Korean War, Naval Aviator, Lieutenant); 1949 to 1955
    State Agency: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; 1996 to 01/01/2004

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Marguerite Atmore Mason
    Children: Six children
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He moved to Duluth, Minnesota in 1957. (Duluth News Tribune, February 1, 2009)

    He was a member of the Republican Party. (Duluth News Tribune, February 5, 2009)

    "Sid would be classified as a moderate Republican, but not once did I see him put politics ahead of community interests. In so many ways, this former naval pilot reflected the finest values of the 'greatest generation.' (Letter from Arne Carlson in the Duluth News Tribune, February 7, 2009)

    Total Days Served: 728

    SESSIONS SERVED

    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 61B
    Elected: 11/3/1970
    Residence: Duluth
    Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
    Counties Represented: St. Louis
    Occupation: Treasurer; Liscomb-Hood-Mason Co., General Insurance Agency
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • City Government
    • Commerce and Economic Development
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
    • Governmental Operations
    • Higher Education
    • Taxes

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Carlson, Arne H. "Sidney Mason One of Minnesota's Finest Sons." Duluth News Tribune, February 7, 2009.

    Doty, Ralph. "Ralph Doty: Rep. Sid Mason was Among the Best and Brightest." Duluth News Tribune, February 5, 2009.

    Greder, Andy. "Duluth Civic Leader Sidney Mason Dies." Duluth News Tribune, February 1, 2009.


    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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