Ruth Solomon | |
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Member of the Arizona Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 9, 1995 –January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Cindy Resnick |
Succeeded by | Bill Brotherton |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
In office January 9,1989 –January 9,1995 | |
Preceded by | Jim Green |
Succeeded by | Marion L. Pickens |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia,Pennsylvania | April 16,1941
Political party | Democratic |
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