Penny Houston | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
Assumed office December 17, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Hanson Carter |
Constituency | 166th district (1997–2003) 139th district (2003–2005) 170th district (2005–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Leary,Georgia | September 9,1942
Political party | Republican (2004–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2004) |
Residence | Nashville,Georgia,U.S. |
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