Emile D. Beaulieu
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Emile Dorilas Beaulieu served two non-consecutive terms as the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
, from 1982-1983 and from 1988-1989.
on April 2, 1931, the son of Emile Beaulieu Sr. and Albina (Claveau) Beaulieu. He established Beaulieu Floor Coverings, Inc. and served as its president. As a member of the New Hampshire National Guard for 20 years, Beaulieu served during the Korean War
and Berlin crisis.
He is married to the former Laurette Fournier.
Beaulieu's daughter, Jane Beaulieu, is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and is frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor of Manchester
His political career began with his election to the state legislature
in 1973. The following year, he was elected Manchester's welfare commissioner, a position he held until he was elected mayor in 1981.
Urban Renewal Project and the development of Arms Park and Bass Island. Riverfest, an annual community festival, was revitalized during Beaulieu's tenure.
During the latter part of the 1980s, Beaulieu visited Neustadt an der Weinstraße
in Germany
and Taichung
in Taiwan
, establishing sister city relationships between these two cities and Manchester.
In 1989, Beaulieu gave his approval to the establishment of Manchester Community Television.
and New Hampshire Right to Life. He was founder and is a past president of Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Greater Manchester. Beaulieu has served on the board of directors of the State Employment Training Council and Child Health Services.
He remains active in the city's Republican Party
and worked on Mayor Frank Guinta
's 2005 election campaign. On Thursday, May 31, 2007, Beaulieu was named honorary co-chairman of Guinta's re-election campaign, despite the fact that her daughter, Jane Beaulieu, a Democrat and New Hampshire state representative, is considering a campaign for mayor against Guinta. http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=As+Jane+Beaulieu+mulls+run%2C+her+father+supports+Guinta&articleId=a348be5b-7407-4b6d-9db3-dc28fccc435f
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
, from 1982-1983 and from 1988-1989.
Early life
Beaulieu was born in NashuaNashua, New Hampshire
-Climate:-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 86,494 people, 35,044 households, and 21,876 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,719.9 people per square mile . There were 37,168 housing units at an average density of 1,202.8 per square mile...
on April 2, 1931, the son of Emile Beaulieu Sr. and Albina (Claveau) Beaulieu. He established Beaulieu Floor Coverings, Inc. and served as its president. As a member of the New Hampshire National Guard for 20 years, Beaulieu served during the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
and Berlin crisis.
He is married to the former Laurette Fournier.
Beaulieu's daughter, Jane Beaulieu, is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and is frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor of Manchester
His political career began with his election to the state legislature
New Hampshire General Court
The General Court of New Hampshire is the bicameral state legislature of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The lower house is the New Hampshire House of Representatives with 400 members. The upper house is the New Hampshire Senate with 24 members...
in 1973. The following year, he was elected Manchester's welfare commissioner, a position he held until he was elected mayor in 1981.
As mayor
During his first administration, he was involved in promoting the Amoskeag MillyardAmoskeag Manufacturing Company
The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was a textile manufacturer which founded Manchester, New Hampshire. From modest beginnings in near wilderness, it grew throughout the 19th century into the largest cotton textile plant in the world. At its peak, Amoskeag was unrivaled both for the quality and...
Urban Renewal Project and the development of Arms Park and Bass Island. Riverfest, an annual community festival, was revitalized during Beaulieu's tenure.
During the latter part of the 1980s, Beaulieu visited Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Neustadt an der Weinstraße is a town located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. With 53,892 inhabitants as of 2002, it is the largest town called Neustadt.-Etymology:...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Taichung
Taichung
-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, establishing sister city relationships between these two cities and Manchester.
In 1989, Beaulieu gave his approval to the establishment of Manchester Community Television.
Today
Beaulieu's community involvement over the years has been extensive. He is a member of the American Legion Post 43, the National Rifle AssociationNational Rifle Association
The National Rifle Association of America is an American non-profit 501 civil rights organization which advocates for the protection of the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights and the promotion of firearm ownership rights as well as marksmanship, firearm safety, and the protection...
and New Hampshire Right to Life. He was founder and is a past president of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501 non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth....
of Greater Manchester. Beaulieu has served on the board of directors of the State Employment Training Council and Child Health Services.
He remains active in the city's Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
and worked on Mayor Frank Guinta
Frank Guinta
Frank Guinta is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served as the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, an alderman, a state representative and a congressional aide.- Early life, education, and business career :...
's 2005 election campaign. On Thursday, May 31, 2007, Beaulieu was named honorary co-chairman of Guinta's re-election campaign, despite the fact that her daughter, Jane Beaulieu, a Democrat and New Hampshire state representative, is considering a campaign for mayor against Guinta. http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=As+Jane+Beaulieu+mulls+run%2C+her+father+supports+Guinta&articleId=a348be5b-7407-4b6d-9db3-dc28fccc435f
See also
- List of mayors of Manchester, New Hampshire
- The Records of Emil D. Beaulieu. Office of the Manchester City Clerk.