Kathryn Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Decaria |
| Succeeded by | John Hastert |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1999 –January 11,2011 | |
| Preceded by | Guy E. Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Nutting |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13,1942 Jackson,Wyoming,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Widowed |
| Residence(s) | Cheyenne,Wyoming,U.S. |
| Profession | Educator |
Kathryn L. Sessions (born February 13,1942) was a Democratic member of the Wyoming Senate,who represented the 7th district from 1999 until 2011. She previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993 through 1998.
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