Pat O'Connor (politician)

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Pat O'Connor
Member of the MissouriHouseofRepresentatives
from the 79th district
In office
1992–2002
Personal details
Born (1960-12-17) December 17, 1960 (age 61)
St. Louis, Missouri
Political party Missouri Democratic Party
Alma mater University of Missouri–St. Louis
CommitteesMotor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations (chair), Labor, Professional Registration and Licensing

Pat O'Connor (born December 17, 1960, in St. Louis) is an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. He was elected as a Democrat, and left office due to term limits. [1] In his final term, O'Connor was the chair of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Committee and a member of the Labor Committee and the Professional Registration and Licensing Committee. [2]

O'Connor attended Hazelwood West High School and University of Missouri–St. Louis. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Roth, Melinda (November 25, 1998). "Alarm Clock". Riverfront Times . Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  2. 1 2 "Representative Patrick O'Connor, District 79, Democrat" . Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  3. Blunt, Matt (2001–2002). Official Manual State of Missouri. p. 175.