Sam Solon | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – December 28, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Earl B. Gustafson (Old Senate District 60) |
| Succeeded by | Yvonne Prettner Solon |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 60th District | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Earl B. Gustafson |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sam George Solon June 25, 1931 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2001 (aged 70) Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Carole (until 1975) Paula (until 1988) Yvonne Prettner |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| Profession | Educator, coach, legislator, veteran |
Sam George Solon (June 25, 1931 – December 28, 2001) was a Minnesota politician, and a member of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives. A Democrat, he served in the legislature for over 30 years, 28 of those years in the senate. He died of malignant melanoma in 2001.[1]