David Asay

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David Asay
Member of the WyomingHouseofRepresentatives
from the Washakie County district
In office
January 9, 1979 January 11, 1983
Personal details
Born
David Harris Asay

(1925-08-15) August 15, 1925 (age 99)
Lovell, Wyoming, U.S.
Political party Republican
SpouseCharlotte (died 2013)
Children5
Alma mater Meeteetse High School
Colorado State University
ProfessionPolitician, veterinarian

David Harris Asay (born August 15, 1925) is an American politician and veterinarian from Worland, Wyoming, who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing Washakie County from 1979 to 1983 [a] as a Republican in the 45th and 46th Wyoming Legislatures. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Asay was born in Lovell, Wyoming, on August 15, 1925. He attended Meeteetse High School. Asay subsequently attended Colorado State University, graduating in 1955 with a degree. [1]

Career

Asay served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1979 to 1983, representing Washakie County as a Republican in the 45th and 46th Wyoming Legislatures.

During his time in office, Asay served on the Livestock Board, in addition to the following standing committees.

Outside of politics, Asay was also a veterinarian. [1]

Personal life

Asay was married and had five children. [1]

Notes

  1. According to the Wyoming Legislature, Asay served from 1979 to 1982.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. IV. Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce. 1991. pp. 104, 170, 174, 195, 246. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 2, 2023.
  2. "Representative David Asay". Wyoming Legislature . Retrieved February 26, 2023.