(Rep.), 32nd Senate District Born Viroqua, August 25, 1955; married; 2 children. Graduate Westby H.S.; B.A. Luther College; M.A. UW-Madison. Former employe communications specialist, adm. asst. Wisconsin Senate, and researcher Iowa Senate. Member: Sons of Norway; Kickapoo Valley Assn.; Lions; Norwegian-American Historical Assn. (executive bd.); Natl. Trust for Historic Preservation (bd. of advisors); State Historical Society; Moose; Friends of Norskedalen; Friends of Villa Louis; Viterbo College bd. of advisors; E.L.C.A. National Church Council. Elected to Assembly 1982; elected to Senate in April 1984 special election; reelected since November 1984. Assistant Minority Leader 1999, 1997, 1995, 1989 to 4/20/93; President of the Senate 1997 (eff. 4/21/98), 1995 (eff. 1/5/95 to 6/13/96), 1993 (eff. 4/20/93). Biennial committee assignments: 1999 Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs; Privacy, Electronic Commerce and Financial Institutions; Senate Organization (since 1989); Jt. Com. on Legislative Organization (co-chp. 1997, eff. 4/21/98, and 4/20/93 to 6/13/96, mbr. since 1989); Environmental Education Bd.; Historical Soc. of Wis. Bd. of Curators (since 1987); Legis. Adv. Com. to the Minn.-Wis. Boundary Area Comn. (since 1983); Mississippi River Parkway Comn. 1997 -- Jt. Com. on Employment Relations; State of Wis. Building Comn. (also 1995, 1993, 1987); State Capitol and Executive Residence Bd. (also 1995); Jt. Legislative Council (co-chp., eff. 4/21/98, mbr. 1995, 1993); Legis. Coun. Coms. on Historic Building Code (chp.), on State Strategies for Economic Development (vice chp.). 1993 -- Health, Human Services and Aging; Labor, Revenue and Economic Development; Legis. Coun. Com. on School Health Services (co-chp.). 1991 -- Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs (also 1989); Tourism, Commerce, Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs. 1989 -- Labor, Business, Insurance, Veterans and Military Affairs. 1987 -- Agriculture, Health and Human Services (also 1985); Education; Transportation, Tourism and Conservation. 1985 -- Urban Affairs, Utilities and Elections; Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules. Telephone: Office: (608) 266-5490; District: (608) 789-4607; E-mail address: Sen.Rude@legis.state.wi.us Voting address: 307 Babcock Street, Coon Valley 54623. Mailing address: Office: Room 108 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882; District: 115 5th Avenue South, #414, La Crosse 54601-4018. (Blue Book 1999-2000)

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