George D. Buffett
George D. Buffett | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 24th district | |
In office 1979–2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Casper, Wyoming, U.S. | November 19, 1928
Died | October 13, 2012 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 83)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jeanette Franzen |
Relations | Warren Buffett |
Residence(s) | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
Profession | Businessman |
George Duval Buffett (November 19, 1928 – October 13, 2012) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1979 to 2002.[1] Buffett attended University of New Mexico and was a businessman.[2] He died in 2012.[3] He was an arch-conservative state representative, owner of Buffett's Candy and cousin of Warren Buffett.
George's interest in politics stemmed from his uncle, congressman
George founded B&H Company in 1952, which ran concessions at various fiestas and fairs across the state. This business also ran the concessions at the ABQ Zoo for 16 years, the concessions at Speedway Park, the concessions at the Civic Auditorium and the concessions at the ABQ Dukes for 18 years. This business grew into B&H Wholesale, which supplies other concessionaires, their products and currently distributes across the state of NM and into parts of AZ, CO, OK, TX and UT. In 1956, George founded Buffett's Candies.[5] George founded also the Popcorn Cannery, which produces and distributes pre-popped and flavored popcorn to grocery stores in ABQ. Legislative financial disclosure forms have listed George's ownership of unspecified shares in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
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