Sam Teasley | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 69th district | |
In office January 14, 2013 –January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Terry Johnson |
Succeeded by | Mary Frances Williams |
Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 38th district | |
In office January 10,2011 –January 14,2013 | |
Preceded by | Pat Dooley |
Succeeded by | David Wilkerson |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Kyser Teasley April 29,1976 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Marietta,Georgia |
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