Gus Yatron
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Constantine "Gus" Yatron (October 16, 1927 – March 13, 2003) was an American businessman, boxer, and politician who served twelve consecutive terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district from 1969 to 1993.
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Gus Yatron | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | George Rhodes |
Succeeded by | Tim Holden |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1961 – November 30, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Frank Ruth |
Succeeded by | Robert Gerhart |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Berks County district | |
In office January 1, 1957 – November 30, 1959 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-10-16)October 16, 1927 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 13, 2003(2003-03-13) (aged 75) Fairfax Station, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Charles Evans Cemetery in Reading, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mildred L. Yatron |
Children | George C. Yatron Theana Yatron Kastens |
Alma mater | Kutztown University |
Profession | Legislator, Businessman, Boxer |
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