Eugene Yaw

American politician
Eugene Yaw
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded byRoger Madigan
Personal details
Born (1943-02-26) February 26, 1943 (age 81)
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLoyalsock Township, Pennsylvania
Alma materLycoming 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[1] and attended Bucknell University from 1961 to 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1968[2] 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.[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 Lycoming County solicitor for 17 years and currently serves as a Republican member of the 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

  1. ^ a b "Sen. Gene Yaw seek another term". www.lockhaven.com. The Express. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Gene Yaw". www.ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ a b "Pennsylvania State Senate - Gene Yaw Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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
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