Patrick Verschoore | |
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Member of the IllinoisHouseofRepresentatives from the 72nd district | |
In office March 2003 –January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Joel Brunsvold |
Succeeded by | Michael Halpin |
Personal details | |
Born | Rock Island,Illinois | November 30,1943
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Charlene |
Residence | Bowling Township,Illinois |
Occupation | Union plumber (retired) |
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