Background
Samuelson, Donald B. was born on August 23, 1932 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. Son of Walter H. and Ellen (Gallagher) Samuelson.
Samuelson, Donald B. was born on August 23, 1932 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. Son of Walter H. and Ellen (Gallagher) Samuelson.
Chairman 6th District Committee on Political Education State of Minnesota, 1960-1966. Member Minnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul, 1969-1976, 1981-1982, Minnesota Senate from 12th district, St. Paul, since 1982. President Minnesota Senate, 2000—2002.
Chairman Health & Human Service Finance Division Committee, member Commerce and Consumer Protection, member Family Service Committee, member Financial and Health Care Committee. Former foreman Bor-Son Construct Company. Union business manager.
Chairman 6th District Committee on Political Education, Minnesota, 1960-1966. Member State Central Committee Dem-Farmer-Labor Party, 1964-1966, former chairman Crow Wing County. Member Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, Bricklayers Union, American Legion, Eagles.
Married Nancy O'Brien, 1952. Children: Stephen, Laura, Paula, Christine.