Cary G. Peterson | |
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Member of the Utah Senate from the 28th district | |
In office 1981–1992 | |
Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
In office 1973–1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Cedar Fort,Utah,United States | February 10,1935
Political party | Republican |
Relations | Darin G. Peterson (son) |
Residence | Salt Lake City,Utah |
Profession | farmer |
Cary G. Peterson (born February 10,1935),was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives and Utah State Senate. [1] [2] He also served as Utah Commissioner of Agriculture from 1993 to 2005. [3]
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