Eugene Yaw Explained

Eugene Yaw
State Senate:Pennsylvania
District:23rd
Term Start:January 6, 2009
Birth Date:26 February 1943
Birth Place:Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Party:Republican
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 Montoursville High School and attended Bucknell University from 1961 to 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1968[1] and graduated from the United States Army Field Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged as first lieutenant after an overseas tour of duty as an artillery officer.[2] He graduated from Lycoming College with a B.A. in 1970 and received a J.D. degree from American University in 1973.[3]

Career

He served as Lycoming County solicitor for 17 years and currently serves as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 23rd district since 2009.[3]

He has been a supporter of legislation related to Marcellus Shale drilling and the gas industry.[4]

He was a recipient of the National Federation of Independent Business Award for his voting record in support of small businesses in Pennsylvania.[5]

Committee assignments

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gene Yaw . www.ballotpedia.org . 17 June 2020.
  2. Web site: E. Eugene Yaw Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 23rd Senatorial District . https://web.archive.org/web/20080615222153/http://www.yawforsenate.com/biography.aspx . dead . 15 June 2008 . www.yawforsenate.com . 17 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Pennsylvania State Senate - Gene Yaw Biography . www.legis.state.pa.us . 16 June 2020.
  4. News: Sen. Yaw Introduces Marcellus Shale Legislation . The Daily Review . Loewenstein, James . January 12, 2011 . https://archive.today/20140821183244/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-27680523.html . dead . August 21, 2014 . August 21, 2014.
  5. Web site: Sen. Gene Yaw seek another term . www.lockhaven.com . The Express . 17 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Senator Gene Yaw. 2021-11-19. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.