Torrey Westrom
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About
American businessman and politician who serves as a member of the Minnesota Senate. He is affiliated with the Republican party and represents District 12. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first documented visually impaired individual to be elected to the Minnesota Legislature.
Before Fame
On May 17th, 2011, he was entrusted with the role of Speaker Pro Tempore, marking a significant milestone as the first recorded visually impaired individual to preside over state House debates in the United States.
Trivia
He has served on legislative commissions such as the Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission and the Rural Health Care Advisory Task Force.
Family Life
He is from Elbow Lake, Minnesota. He and his wife, Anna Westrom, have three children.
Associated With
In the year 2002, President George W. Bush selected him to serve on the Ticket to Work federal advisory panel for a term of four years.
