Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Solon (Sam George Solon) was born on 25 June, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Sam Solon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Sam George Solon |
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N/A |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
25 June 1931 |
| Birthday |
25 June |
| Birthplace |
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Date of death |
28 December, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Sam Solon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Sam Solon height not available right now. We will update Sam Solon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sam Solon's Wife?
His wife is Carole (until 1975) Paula (until 1988) Yvonne Prettner
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| Wife |
Carole (until 1975) Paula (until 1988) Yvonne Prettner |
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Not Available |
| Children |
6 |
Sam Solon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Solon worth at the age of 70 years old? Sam Solon’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Sam Solon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
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.
Solon was born in Duluth in 1931.
He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954.
He earned his B.S. in Education in 1958 from the University of Minnesota in Duluth.
After graduation, he worked as a high school teacher and coach.
He also served as chair of Duluth's alcoholic beverage board from 1967 to 1970.
In 1970, Solon ran for and won a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing the old District 60 prior to legislative redistricting.
He served one term, then ran for and won a seat in the Minnesota Senate in 1972, representing the new District 7.
From then on, he faced scant opposition, defeating most opponents by better than 70 percent.
He was also chair of the Education Subcommittee for Assessment and Accountability from 1975 to 1976, and of the Commerce Subcommittee for Banking from 1977 to 1980.
He was an appointed member of the Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board from 1979 to 2001.
Through the years, Solon's special legislative concerns included health and welfare, education, economic development, higher education, seniors, drugs and crime, health insurance, and employment.
Among his accomplishments, he worked to improve the Lake Superior Zoo and expand Duluth's convention center.
He helped attract the Northwest Airlines maintenance base and the construction of a new aquarium.
He was also the primary sponsor legislation mandating the extension of Interstate 35 through downtown Duluth.
While in the senate, Solon chaired the Health, Welfare, and Corrections committee from 1981 to 1982, then chaired the Commerce Committee in its various incarnations from 1983 until his death.
He died of malignant melanoma in 2001.
In August 2001, the University of Minnesota in Duluth honored his contributions to the school by naming a campus center after him.
Solon was married three times, and had six children.
He died of complications arising from malignant melanoma on December 28, 2001.
