Kathleen Parker (politician)

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Kathleen K. Parker (born September 21, 1943) is an American politician.

Parker was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. Parker lived in Northbrook, Illinois with her husband and family. Parker served in the Illinois Senate from 1995 until 2002 and was a Republican. [1] [2]

Notes

  1. Votesmart.org.-Kathleen K. Parker
  2. 'Illinois Blue Book 2001-2002,' Biographical Sketch of Kathleen K. Parker, pg. 100


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