Peter Frusetta | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 28th district | |
In office December 5, 1994 –November 30, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Rusty Areias |
Succeeded by | Simon Salinas |
Personal details | |
Born | July 6,1932 |
Died | February 26,2020 87) | (aged
Political party | Republican Party (United States) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954-1956 |
Peter Frusetta (July 6,1932 - February 26,2020) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly between 1994 and 2000.
Frusetta served in the United States Army between 1954 and 1956. [1] He was deployed in Germany. [1]
Frusetta first ran for the California State Assembly in 1992,but was defeated. [2] Frusetta ran again in 1994 and won. [1] Frusetta served for six years in the California State Assembly,before retiring in 2000. [1]
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