Jerry Huckaby | |
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1977 –January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Otto Passman |
Succeeded by | Jim McCrery |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Jerald Huckaby July 19,1941 Hodge,Louisiana, [1] U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Businessman |
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