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    Taylor, Glen A.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1981-82 (District 29); Senate 1983-90 (District 24)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/20/1941
    Birth Place: Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Congregational
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Mankato
    Occupation (when first elected): Management; President, Taylor Corporation

    EDUCATION

    Comfrey High School; Secondary; 1959
    Mankato State University; B.S.; Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science, 1962
    Harvard University, Graduate School of Business; Attended Graduate School;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Commission on Reform and Efficiency (CORE); 07/29/1991 to 1994 [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Glenda; Divorced (after he left office); Becky Mulvihil (married in June 2007)
    Children: Six children: Jean and Mari (daughters); Terri, Taylor Moor, Jeff, and Kendahl
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Special Legislative Concerns: education, job climate, senior citizens.

    He was raised on a farm 60 miles west of Mankato.

    He was a member of the First Congregational Church.

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-82.

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    Total Days Served: 3316

    SESSIONS SERVED

    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 2/3/1990 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Banking
    • Commerce: Consumer Protection
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education Division
    • Governmental Operations
    • Rules and Administration
    Reason for unfinished term: Resigned
    Session Notes: He resigned to devote more time to his business interests.

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 2/3/1990 (unfinished term)
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Chairman of the Board, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Banking
    • Commerce: Consumer Protection
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education Division
    • Finance: Joint Claims
    • Governmental Operations
    • Rules and Administration
    Reason for unfinished term: Resigned
    Session Notes: He resigned to devote more time to his business interests.

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/2/1982
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corp.
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Education Aids
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education
    • Finance: State Departments
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Committees
    • Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules
    • Rules and Administration: Personnel
    Leadership Position: Minority Leader
    Leadership Notes: He became Minority Leader after James E. Ulland resigned on January 9, 1985.
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    73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/2/1982
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Waseca
    Occupation: Management, Taylor Corp.
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Education Aids
    • Employment
    • Employment: Workers' Compensation
    • Finance
    • Finance: Education
    • Finance: State Departments
    • Rules and Administration
    • Rules and Administration: Personnel
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

    72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 29
    Elected: 11/4/1980
    Residence: Mankato
    Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Nicollet
    Occupation: Management; President, Taylor Corporation
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Education: Educational Organization and Special Programs
    • Employment
    • Employment: Economic Development
    • Employment: Labor
    • General Legislation and Administrative Rules
    • Veterans' Affairs
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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