Fritz Pettyjohn | |
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Member of the AlaskaHouseofRepresentatives from the 8-A district | |
In office 1985–1991 | |
Preceded by | John Cowdery |
Succeeded by | Betty Bruckman |
Member of the Alaska Senate from the E-A district | |
In office 1983–1985 | |
Preceded by | Victor Fischer |
Succeeded by | Jay Kerttula |
Personal details | |
Born | Berkeley,California,U.S. | September 20,1945
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Babbie |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of California,Berkeley (BA) University of California,Los Angeles (JD) |
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