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| Gus Yatron was born in ], to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, ] immigrants from the Greek island of ]. His father, George, was the owner of a local ice cream business, 'Yatron Ice Cream.' and his mother, Theano, worked as a maid. Yatron graduated from Reading High School, serving as Class President during his senior year. Following high school, Yatron received his bachelor’s degree at ] in ] in 1950, where he also met his wife to be, Mildred L. Yatron. While attending Kutztown University, Yatron played college football for the Golden Bears, and was later inducted into the Kutztown University Athletic Hall of Fame. During his college years, Yatron also took up boxing, eventually becoming a ] in heavyweight division. After graduating from college, Yatron inherited his father's business, 'Yatron Ice Cream,' and built the business into a local success in ], eventually expanding the business with an additional hardware store. In 1968, Yatron sold 'Yatron Ice Cream' to a local competitor, and began to put most of his energy on his verging career in political public service. | Gus Yatron was born in ], to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, working-class ] immigrants from the Greek island of ]. His father, George, was the owner of a local ice cream business, 'Yatron Ice Cream.' and his mother, Theano, worked as a maid. Yatron graduated from Reading High School, serving as Class President during his senior year. Following high school, Yatron received his bachelor’s degree at ] in ] in 1950, where he also met his wife to be, Mildred L. Yatron. While attending Kutztown University, Yatron played college football for the Golden Bears, and was later inducted into the Kutztown University Athletic Hall of Fame. During his college years, Yatron also took up boxing, eventually becoming a ] in heavyweight division. After graduating from college, Yatron inherited his father's business, 'Yatron Ice Cream,' and built the business into a local success in ], eventually expanding the business with an additional hardware store. In 1968, Yatron sold 'Yatron Ice Cream' to a local competitor, and began to put most of his energy on his verging career in political public service. | ||
| ==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
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| Gus Yatron | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
| In office 1969–1993 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | Tim Holden |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office 1960–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Frank W. Ruth |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Gerhart, Jr. |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 127th district | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mildred L. Yatron |
| Alma mater | Kutztown University |
| Profession | Legislator, Businessman, Boxer |
Constantine "Gus" Yatron (October 16, 1927 - March 13, 2003) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Yatron represented the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania for twelve terms, from 1969 until his retirement in 1993.
Early Life & Education
Gus Yatron was born in Reading, PA, to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, working-class Greek immigrants from the Greek island of Lesbos. His father, George, was the owner of a local ice cream business, 'Yatron Ice Cream.' and his mother, Theano, worked as a maid. Yatron graduated from Reading High School, serving as Class President during his senior year. Following high school, Yatron received his bachelor’s degree at Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA in 1950, where he also met his wife to be, Mildred L. Yatron. While attending Kutztown University, Yatron played college football for the Golden Bears, and was later inducted into the Kutztown University Athletic Hall of Fame. During his college years, Yatron also took up boxing, eventually becoming a professional boxer in heavyweight division. After graduating from college, Yatron inherited his father's business, 'Yatron Ice Cream,' and built the business into a local success in Reading, Pa, eventually expanding the business with an additional hardware store. In 1968, Yatron sold 'Yatron Ice Cream' to a local competitor, and began to put most of his energy on his verging career in political public service.
Political Career
Yatron started his career in public service as a member of the Reading School Board from 1955–1961. In 1956, Yatron was elected as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives until 1960. He then ran, and was elected as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1960 to 1968. In 1969, Yatron was elected as a Democrat to the 91st United States Congress, representing the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania, and served until his retirement in 1993.
Post-Political Career
Sources
- United States Congress. "Gus Yatron (id: Y000014)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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