Betty A. A. Adkins

Background

Adkins, Betty A. was born on June 4, 1934 in Minneapolis. Daughter of John Edward and Barbara (Graff) Whalen.

Education

Student, North Hennepin Community College. Student, University Minnesota, 1952—1953.

Career

From Saint Michael, Minnesota, Adkins went to North Hennepin Community College and University of Minnesota. Adkins served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1983 to 1995 as a Democrat. She died in Buffalo, Minnesota.

In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature designated the bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Otsego and Elk River the Betty Adkins Bridge.

Achievements

• Betty A. Adkins has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Minnesota Senate, Saint Paul, since 1982. Formerly chairman Wright County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

Connections

Married Wally Adkins, 1956. Children: Patrick, Susan, Michael, Kathleen, Caroline, Nancy.

Father:

John Edward Whalen

Mother:

Barbara (Graff) Whalen

Spouse:

Wally Adkins

child:

Michael Adkins

child:

Susan Adkins

child:

Kathleen Adkins

child:

Nancy Adkins

child:

Patrick Adkins

child:

Caroline Adkins