Lynn Birleffi

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Lynn Birleffi
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
1985–1988
Personal details
Born (1944-07-28) July 28, 1944 (age 80)
Fort Huachuca, Arizona, U.S.
Political party Democratic [1]
Alma mater University of Wyoming
University of New Mexico

Lynn Birleffi (born July 28, 1944) [2] is an American politician. She served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1988. [3]

Life and career

Birleffi was born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. She attended Cheyenne East High School, the University of Wyoming and the University of New Mexico. [2]

Birleffi was a marketing officer. [4]

Birleffi served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1988. She was a member of the Democratic Party. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Legislator, teacher seek Cheyenne job". The Billings Gazette . Billings, Montana. August 19, 1988. p. 12. Retrieved June 26, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  2. 1 2 3 Wyoming Blue Book, Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce, 1991, p. 196
  3. 1 2 "Representative Lynn Birleffi". Wyoming Legislature . Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. "Birleffi urges deffered pay program study". Casper Star-Tribune . Casper, Wyoming. February 24, 1985. p. 12. Retrieved June 26, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg