Joe Acinapura

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Joseph N. Acinapura (born 13 May 1938, in Union City, New Jersey)^[1] is a Republican politician who was elected and currently serves in the Vermont House of Representatives.^[2] He represents the Rutland-7 Representative District.

Early life, education and military service

Acinapura graduated from Union Hill High School in New Jersey in 1956. He received a bachelor of arts in mathematics from Rutgers University in 1960^[1] and a master of arts in political science from the University of Colorado in 1970. He was as an officer in the United States Army.^[3] While in the army, he was a computer programmer, was stationed at the North American Air Defense Command in Colorado, and served in Vietnam.^[3] He attended the Naval War College. He retired as a colonel.

Political experience

Joe Acinapura has had the following political experience:

Representatives, Vermont State House of Representatives, 2005–2012
Appointed, Vermont State House of Representatives, November 16, 2005
Chair, Vermont Republican Party, 2003–2004
Candidate, Vermont State Senate, District Addison 1, 1996
Selectman, 1991–1993
Chair, Brandon Select board, 1991-1992^[1]

Professional experience

Joe Acinapure has had the following professional experience:

Chair, Vermont Parole Board, State of Vermont, 2005
Auditor, Brandon Fire District, 2003–2005
Coach, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union Basketball, 2000–2005
Professor, College of St. Joseph, 1992–1997
United States Army, 1961–1989
High School Teacher, 1960-1961^[1]

Personal life

Acinapura is married to Lois and together they have two children named Lauren and Jeanne.^[1] He is a Catholic.^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 "Representative Joe N. Acinapura's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
↑ "List of Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives from the state legislators database - Adam Brown, BYU Political Science". Adambrown.info. February 25, 2011. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
1 2 "Army Promotes Union City Man to Major", The Jersey Journal and Jersey Observer , Jersey City, New Jersey, 102nd year, number 57, July 9, 1968, page 8 Hoboken. (subscription required)

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[Joe-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Representative Joe N. Acinapura's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 12, 2012.

[2] "List of Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives from the state legislators database - Adam Brown, BYU Political Science". Adambrown.info. February 25, 2011. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

[Major-3] 1 2 "Army Promotes Union City Man to Major", The Jersey Journal and Jersey Observer , Jersey City, New Jersey, 102nd year, number 57, July 9, 1968, page 8 Hoboken. (subscription required)

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