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Hamilton, Leo Richard 1927 | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Hamilton, Leo Richard 1927

Hamilton, Leo Richard 1927 | Wisconsin Historical Society
(Dem.), 67th Assembly District Born St. Paul, MN, December 13, 1927; married; 3 children; 6 grandchildren. Graduate St. Thomas Military Acad., St. Paul, MN; B.A. Univ. of Notre Dame 1949. Former public relations officer, tavern owner, utility salesman and automobile dealer. Korean Conflict veteran; served in Army 1951-53. Member: Rotary Club (bd. mbr.); American Legion; D.A.V.; Chamber of Commerce; Industrial Development Corp.; Metropolitan Planning Organization; Chippewa Valley Ecumenical Housing Bd. Former member: Toastmasters; Elks. Chippewa Co. Emergency Planning Comn.; Wis. Retirement Bd. 1984-86; Mayor of Chippewa Falls 1981-87. Elected to Assembly 1986; reelected since 1988. Biennial committee assignments: 1991 - Government Operations and Corrections (chp.); Highways; State Affairs (also 1989); Urban and Local Affairs (vice chp. 1989, 1987); Veterans and Military Affairs. 1989 - Excise and Fees (vice chp., also 1987); Financial Institutions and Insurance (also 1987); Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems (also 1987); Legislative Council Com. on Municipal Boundary and Related Issues; Special Com. on Ft. McCoy (chp.); Retirement Research Com. (also 1987). 1987 - Legis. Coun. Com. on School District Boundary Changes. Telephone: Office: (608) 266-1194; District: (715) 723-3300. Voting address: 930 West Spruce Street, Chippewa Falls 54729. Mailing address: Office: Room 34 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1991-92)

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[Source: Blue book]