Walter Bickford | |
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Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1977–1983 | |
Preceded by | Robert C. Reynolds |
Succeeded by | John MacGovern |
Constituency | 17th Worcester (1977–1979) 2nd Middlesex (1979–1983) |
Personal details | |
Born | Marlborough,Massachusetts | February 16,1942
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Berlin,Massachusetts |
Alma mater | University of Alaska Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst |
Occupation | Civil Engineer Politician |
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