George Sokolowski

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George Sokolowski (1917-1984) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Sokolowski was born on April 21, 1917, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Extension division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and what is now the Milwaukee Area Technical College and became a machinist at the Blackhawk Manufacturing Company. Additionally, he served in the United States Navy. Sokolowski was a member of several organizations, including the Catholic Order of Foresters. He died in May 1984. [2]

Political career

Sokolowski was a member of the Assembly during the 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1959 sessions. [3] He was a Democrat.

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References

  1. THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK 1956. 1956. p. 54. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  2. "George Sokolowski (1917 - 1984)". AncientFaces. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  3. "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999" (PDF). State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 109. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-08-19.