Don Bennett (politician)
Donald J. Bennett | |
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![]() Don Bennett | |
Member of the Alaska Senate | |
In office 1979–1987 | |
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fresno, California, USA | May 6, 1931
Died | August 30, 1987 Fairbanks, Alaska, USA | (aged 56)
Political party | Republican |
Education | San Jose University University of Maryland |
Donald J. Bennett (May 6, 1931 – August 30, 1987) was a United States military officer, politician, and a businessman.
Born in Fresno, California, Bennett attended 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
[edit]- ^ 100 Years-Alaska Legislature-Don Bennett
- ^ 'Sen. Don Bennett Dies in Fairbanks,' Sitka Daily Sentinel, August 31, 1987, pg. 1