Bill Vasey | |
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Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 11th district | |
In office 1999 – 2009 | |
Succeeded by | James E. Elliott,Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Saratoga,Wyoming,U.S. | January 13,1939
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Judith |
Residence(s) | Rawlins,Wyoming,U.S. |
Alma mater | Valley City State Teachers College University of Wyoming |
Profession | Educator |
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