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Ray Pleasant

1928 – 2022

American politician in the state of Minnesota born 1928

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About Ray Pleasant

Lived 1928 – 2022 (aged 94). Ray Pleasant was an American politician.

Ray O'Jean Pleasant (April 22, 1928 – May 27, 2022) was an American politician in the state of Minnesota.

Early life and career Pleasant was born in Jetmore, Kansas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an army engineer and received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kansas in 1951. Pleasant worked for Remington Rand and was sent to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He then lived in Bloomington, Minnesota with his wife and family and served on the Bloomington City Council from 1970 to 1973. Pleasant then served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1973 to 1980 as an Independent Republican member, representing district 39B. He was the second African-American to be elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the first since the election of John Francis Wheaton in 1899.

Pleasant's wife A. Gene Crenshaw served for a time on the judicial selection board of the governor of Minnesota.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Kansas
Positions held
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Pleasant?

American politician in the state of Minnesota born 1928

When was Ray Pleasant born?

Ray Pleasant was born on 22 April 1928 in Jetmore.

When did Ray Pleasant die?

Ray Pleasant died on 27 May 2022 in Chaska.

What was Ray Pleasant's occupation?

Ray Pleasant was a politician.

What nationality was Ray Pleasant?

Ray Pleasant was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Pleasant

· Wikidata: Q66859125

· DBpedia: Ray Pleasant

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