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Gus Yatron was born in ], to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, of Greek descent.. He graduated from ] in ] in 1950. He was a member of the ] 1955–1961. He was member of the ] from 1956 to 1960, and a member of the ] from 1960 to 1968. | Gus Yatron was born in ], to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, of Greek descent.. He graduated from ] in ] in 1950. He was a member of the ] 1955–1961. He was member of the ] from 1956 to 1960, and a member of the ] from 1960 to 1968. | ||
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==Political Career== | ||
He was elected in 1969 as a Democrat to the ] and served until 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992. | He was elected in 1969 as a Democrat to the ] and served until 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992. | ||
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Gus Yatron | |
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File:YatronGus.jpg | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
In office 1968–1992 | |
Preceded by | George M. Rhodes |
Succeeded by | Tim Holden |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives district | |
In office 1960–1968 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mildred L. Yatron |
Gus Yatron was born in Reading, PA, to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, of Greek descent.. He graduated from Kutztown State Teachers College in Kutztown, PA in 1950. He was a member of the Reading School Board 1955–1961. He was member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1956 to 1960, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1960 to 1968.
Political Career
He was elected in 1969 as a Democrat to the 91st Congress and served until 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Gus Yatron (id: Y000014)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded byGeorge M. Rhodes | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district 1969–1993 |
Succeeded byTim Holden |
- 1927 births
- 2003 deaths
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State Senators
- Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania Democrats
- Greek Americans
- Greek American politicians
- School board members in the United States
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania alumni