Mary Sawatzky
Mary Sawatzky | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Dave Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1961 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Douglas |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Willmar, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | St. Cloud State University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | teacher, legislator |
Mary Sawatzky (born February 7, 1961) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 17B in west-central Minnesota. She is currently teaching as teacher of the deaf (hard of hearing) at Willmar Senior High school in Minnesota
Education[]
Sawatzky attended St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1984 with a B.S. in special education and elementary education.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives[]
Sawatzky was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.
Sawatzky was one of two Democrats in the Minnesota House to vote against a same-sex marriage bill on May 9, 2013. The bill passed 75-59.[2]
Personal life[]
Sawatzky is married to her husband, Douglas. They have two children and reside in Willmar, Minnesota.[3] She teaches at Willmar Middle School.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "About". Mary Sawatzky for MN State Representative. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/journals/2013-14/J0509053.htm
- ^ "Sawatzky, Mary". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
External links[]
- Mary Sawatzky at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Mary Sawatzky official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Mary Sawatzky official campaign website
- 1961 births
- Living people
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians