Joseph P. Mazurek Explained

Joseph P. Mazurek
Office:21st Attorney General of Montana
Term Start:January 4, 1993
Term End:January 2, 2001
Office2:Member of the Montana State Senate
Term Start2:1981
Term End2:1993
Birth Date:27 July 1948
Birth Place:San Diego, California, US
Death Place:Helena, Montana, US
Mother:Priscilla Mazurek
Father:Thomas Mazurek
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1970-1972
Rank:First lieutenant
Spouse:Patty Mazurek
Education:University of Montana
Children:3
Party:Democratic

Joseph P. Mazurek (July 27, 1948 – August 28, 2012) was the 21st Attorney General of Montana and a Montana State Senator from 1981 to 1993.

Early life

Mazurek was born on July 27, 1948, in San Diego, California. Mazurek's parents were Priscilla and Thomas Mazurek.[1] When he was just nine months old, his parents moved to Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1966, after serving as its student body president.[1]

Education

In 1970, Mazurek earned a degree from University of Montana. In 1975, Mazurek earned a law degree from University of Montana School of Law.[1]

Career

Military service

Mazurek served in the United States Army for two years between 1970 and 1972. He had the rank of First Lieutenant.[1]

State Senator (1981-1993)

In 1980, Mazurek was elected to the Montana State Senate from the 16th district.[2] In 1984, after redistricting, he was elected to the 23rd district.[2] In 1988 he was re-elected.[2] In 1991 he was appointed to be the president of the Montana State Senate.[3]

Montana Attorney General (1993-2001)

On November 3, 1992, Mazurek was elected Montana Attorney General. He won the race by 13.74 percent against Jack Sands.[2] He was reelected by 21.09 percent four years later, against Larry L. Baer.[2]

2000 Montana Governor Democratic Primary

Mazurek lost in the primary to Mark O'Keefe.[4]

Personal life

On June 13, 1970, he married his wife Patty.[1] He had three children, Tom, Jeff, and Dan.[1]

Mazurek died on August 28, 2012, at the age of 64.[3] [1]

Legacy

The Montana Supreme Court building was renamed in his honor as The Joseph P. Mazurek Justice Building.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In Memory Of Mazurek, Joseph P . September 10, 2020.
  2. Web site: Mazurek, Joe . ourcampaigns.com . September 10, 2020.
  3. Web site: Dennison . Mike . Former Montana Attorney General Joe Mazurek dies at 64 . Billings Gazette . September 10, 2020 . August 28, 2012.
  4. Web site: Janofsky . Michael . THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: AROUND THE NATION; Montana Voters Pick Candidates for Governor and Senate . New York Times . September 10, 2020 . June 8, 2000.
  5. Web site: CORRIGAN . TERENCE . Mazurek memorial garden, justice building dedicated to former attorney general . September 10, 2020.