E. Eugene Yaw (born February 26, 1943) is an American politician from

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currently serving as a

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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

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from 1961 to 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1968 and graduated from the

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. He was honorably discharged as

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after an overseas tour of duty as an artillery officer. He graduated from

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with a B.A. in 1970 and received a J.D. degree from American University in 1973.

Career

He served as

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solicitor for 17 years and currently serves as a

member of the

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for the 23rd district since 2009. He has been a supporter of legislation related to

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drilling and the gas industry. He was a recipient of the

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Award for his voting record in support of small businesses in Pennsylvania.

Committee assignments

* Environmental Resources & Energy, Chair * Judiciary, Vice Chair * Agriculture & Rural Affairs * Banking & Insurance * Rules & Executive Nominations * Urban Affairs & Housing

References

External links

State Senator Eugene Yaw
official PA Senate website
Yaw for Senate
official campaign website
State Senator Eugene Yaw
official Party website 1943 births 20th-century American lawyers 21st-century American politicians American University alumni Living people Lycoming College alumni Military personnel from Pennsylvania Pennsylvania lawyers Republican Party Pennsylvania state senators People from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-PASenate-stub