Sparby, Wallace A. "Wally"
House 1983-93 (District 1B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/9/1936
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Wally
City of Residence (when first elected):
Thief River Falls
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Realtor
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; Attended College; Forestry
Bemidji State University; Attended College; Forestry
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Minnesota (Director, Appointed by President Bill Clinton);
05/1993 to ?
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ione
Children:
Four children: Junelle, Russell, Delray, and Michael
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 5/18/1993
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources Finance
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections (Chair)
Reason for unfinished term:
Appointed to other office
Session Notes:
President Bill Clinton appointed him as the State Director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, which administers federal farm programs in May 1993.
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Economic Development Consultant
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
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Agriculture: Rural Development, Marketing, and International Trade
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Environment and Natural Resources Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Small Business
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division (Chair)
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Ways and Means
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs (Chair)
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: State Departments Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Job Training and Retraining
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Realtor/Legislator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance Division
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Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Conservation
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: State Departments Division
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Commerce
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Commerce: Energy and Real Estate (Chair)
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Rural Development
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Realtor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
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Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Property Tax Study Commission
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Thief River Falls
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake
Occupation: Farmer/Realtor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Exports and Marketing
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Jobs Creation and Unemployment Issues
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: State-Local Fiscal Affairs Division