Gerald Watkins | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 2013 –January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Brent Housman |
Succeeded by | Randy Bridges |
Personal details | |
Born | Paducah,Kentucky | December 8,1954
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Paducah,Kentucky |
Alma mater | Paducah Community College Murray State University |
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Watkins earned his AA from Paducah Community College (now the West Kentucky Community and Technical College),and his BS in business administration and MBA from Murray State University.
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