Alphonse Roy "Al" Lejk (February 12, 1911 – July 28, 1995) was an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1949 to 1953, representing the 2nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 56th and 57th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]

Alphonse Roy Lejk
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 4, 1949 – January 5, 1953
Personal details
Born(1911-02-12)February 12, 1911
Waumandee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1995(1995-07-28) (aged 84)
Resting placeSaint Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minnesota, U.S.
Children3
Residence(s)Winona, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationPolitician

Early life

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Lejk was born in Waumandee, Wisconsin, on February 12, 1911.

Career

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Lejk served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1949 to 1953, representing the 2nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 56th and 57th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Lejk served on the following committees:

  • Education (1949–1953)
  • General Legislation (1949–1950)
  • Employees Compensation (1951–1952)
  • Highways (1949–1953)
  • Labor (1949–1953)
  • Reapportionment (1949–1950)
  • Public Domain (1951–1952)

Lejk's time in office began on January 4, 1949, and concluded on January 5, 1953. His district included representation for Winona County.

Lejk was affiliated with the liberal caucus.

Prior to serving in the Minnesota Legislature, Lejk was an assistant flour bender and grain miller.

Personal life and death

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Lejk was married and had three children. He resided in Winona, Minnesota.

Lejk died at the age of 84 on July 28, 1995. He was interred in Saint Mary's Cemetery, located in Winona.

References

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  1. ^ "Lejk, Alphonse Roy "Al"". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
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