Date of Birth: 
About Florian Chmielewski
- Florian W.
- Chmielewski, Sr.
- (born February 10, 1927) is a Minnesota musician, politician, a former legislator, and a former President of the Minnesota Senate. Chmielewski was elected to the Senate in 1970, becoming chair of the employment committee in 1981.
- During a special session in 1987, Chmielewski was elected to serve as president, due to the absence of State Sen.
- Jerome M.
- Hughes, who both preceded and succeeded Chmielewski in the position.In 1996, Chmielewski became embroiled in the "phonegate" scandal.
- It was revealed that Chmielewski had given family members state long-distance access codes, allowing them to make phone calls at state expense.
- Chmielewski was ultimately defeated for re-election in 1996, after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.Chmielewski continues to work as an accordion player with the Chmielewski Family Funtime Band, performing polka music throughout the midwest.
Read more at Wikipedia