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| Date: | December 28, 2011 | | Contact Name: | Susan Closmore | | Contact Phone: | 651-296-5712 | | Contact Email: | susan.closmore@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
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| SENATOR PAUL GAZELKA ELECTED ASSISTANT SENATE MAJORITY LEADER |
Brainerd- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus elected a new Majority Leader and leadership team Tuesday, December 27. Senator Dave Senjem (R-Rochester) was selected by his peers in the Republican Caucus to serve as Majority Leader. The Senate Republican Caucus also elected Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Brainerd), Sen. Ted Lillie(R-Lake Elmo), and Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) to serve as Assistant Senate Majority Leaders. Senator Gazelka gave the following statement in response to Tuesday’s election.
“It’s a new day for Senate Republicans and we stand unified behind the strong leadership of Majority Leader Senjem. I am so honored that my fellow senators elected me to serve on the leadership team. In this new role, I will continue to prioritize policies that encourage job growth in our great state,” said Senator Gazelka. “Republicans made significant progress last session and we intend to build on those successes as we look at ways to improve how government operates and reduce the tax burden on families and job creators. I am optimistic about the next year and the opportunities and fresh perspective our new Senate leadership will bring to Minnesota.”
This is the first time since 2002 that Senate District 12 has had a representative in a leadership or committee chair position in the Minnesota State Senate.
