Jess M. Stairs | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 59th [1] district | |
In office January 4, 1977 [2] –November 30, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Eugene G. Saloom |
Succeeded by | Mike Reese |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Pleasant,Pennsylvania | June 5,1942
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Joan Stairs |
Children | 2 children |
Residence(s) | Acme,Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | Penn State University |
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