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- ↑ House Resolution 466 (2000): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul Tesanovich
- ↑ Roblee, Dan (14 January 2014). "Tesanovich steps down from Baraga County Board". The Daily Mining Gazette. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ 1999–2000 Michigan Manual: State Representative Paul Tesanovich
- ↑ 147 Cong Rec. E633 (Rep. Stupak): Tribute to Former Michigan State Representative Paul Tesanovich