Don Bennett (politician)
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Donald J. Bennett (May 6, 1931 – August 30, 1987) was a United States military officer, politician, and a businessman
Born in Fresno, California, Bennett went to San Jose State University and the University of Maryland. He served in the United States Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Bennett lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and was a businessman. He served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1977 to 1979 and was a Republican. Bennett then served in the Alaska Senate from 1979 until his death. Bennett was president of the senate. Bennett died at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska after suffering a heart attack.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ 100 Years-Alaska Legislature-Don Bennett
- ^ 'Sen. Don Bennett Dies in Fairbanks,' Sitka Daily Sentinel, August 31, 1987, pg. 1
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- 1931 births
- 1987 deaths
- Politicians from Fairbanks, Alaska
- People from Fresno, California
- Military personnel from California
- San Jose State University alumni
- University System of Maryland alumni
- Businesspeople from Fairbanks, Alaska
- Alaska Republicans
- Members of the Alaska House of Representatives
- Presidents of the Alaska Senate
- Alaska state senators
- Military personnel from Fairbanks, Alaska
- 20th-century American politicians
- 20th-century American businesspeople