Simmons, Thomas Joseph
House 1971-72 (District 16A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Renville
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/6/1932
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Renville
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
4/10/2002
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Olivia
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney
EDUCATION
Morton High School; Secondary;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; B.A.;
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Municipal Commission;
19?? to 19??
[Appointed]
Military:
United States Army;
19?? to 19??
County Attorney:
Renville County, Minnesota;
1962 to 1970
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rita
Children:
Six children: Claire, Matthew, Warren, Carl, Neil, and Dean
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He requested there be no visitation or funeral, so none were held.
Body: House
District: 16A
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Olivia
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Renville
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Crime Prevention
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Education
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Judiciary
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Labor Relations
Articles & Books About
"Simmons, Thomas Joseph (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 14, 2002.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.