Eugene Yaw
Eugene Yaw | |
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Roger Madigan | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1943 Montoursville, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Lycoming College American University (JD) |
E. Eugene Yaw (born February 26, 1943) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 23rd district since 2009.
Early life and education
Yaw was born to Emerson A. and Harriet Yaw. He graduated from
Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged as first lieutenant after an overseas tour of duty as an artillery officer.[3] He graduated from Lycoming College with a B.A. in 1970 and received a J.D. degree from American University in 1973.[4]
Career
He served as
Pennsylvania Senate for the 23rd district since 2009.[4]
He has been a supporter of legislation related to
Marcellus Shale drilling and the gas industry.[5]
He was a recipient of the National Federation of Independent Business Award for his voting record in support of small businesses in Pennsylvania.[1]
Committee assignments
- Environmental Resources & Energy, Chair[6]
- Judiciary, Vice Chair[6]
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs[6]
- Banking & Insurance[6]
- Rules & Executive Nominations[6]
- Urban Affairs & Housing[6]
References
- ^ a b "Sen. Gene Yaw seek another term". www.lockhaven.com. The Express. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Gene Yaw". www.ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "E. Eugene Yaw Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 23rd Senatorial District". www.yawforsenate.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Pennsylvania State Senate - Gene Yaw Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Loewenstein, James (January 12, 2011). "Sen. Yaw Introduces Marcellus Shale Legislation". The Daily Review. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Senator Gene Yaw". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
External links
- State Senator Eugene Yaw – official PA Senate website
- Yaw for Senate – former campaign website
- State Senator Eugene Yaw – official Party website
