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Donald Young's Biography

Deceased

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Full Name:

Donald 'Don' E. Young

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Anne; 2 Children: Joni, Dawn

Birth Date:

06/09/1933

Birth Place:

Meridian, CA

Home City:

Fort Yukon, AK

Religion:

Episcopalian

BA, Education, Chico State University, 1958

AA, Yuba Junior College, 1952

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Alaska, District At-Large, 1973-2022

Candidate, Alaska House of Representatives, District At Large, 2018, 2020

Senator, Alaska State Senate, 1970-1973

Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, 1966-1970

Member, Fort Yukon City Council, 1960-1968

Mayor, Fort Yukon, 1964-1966

Member, Aerospace Caucus

Member, After School Caucus

Member, Army Caucus

Member, Arthritis Caucus

Member, Aviation Caucus

Member, Biomedical Research Caucus

Member, Children’s Caucus

Member, Coast Guard Caucus

Member, Coastal Caucus

Member, Congressional Caucus on Wild Salmon

Member, Congressional Military Family Caucus

Former Member, Federal Lands Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Member, House Diabetes Caucus

Former Member, Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Korea Caucus

Member, Military Veterans Caucus

Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus

Member, Native American Caucus

Member, Public Broadcasting Caucus

Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus

Member, Rural Caucus

Member, Russia Caucus

Member, Sportsmen's Caucus

Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, United States House of Representatives

Member, Tourism Caucus

Founder, Universal Service Fund Caucus

Member, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Caucus

Chair, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives, 2001-2007

Chair, Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives, 1995-2001

Teacher, Bureau of Indian Affairs School

Served, 41st Tank Battalion, United States Army, 1955-1957

Member, Boone and Crockett Club

Board Member, National Rifle Association

Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1972

Astrological Sign:

Gemini

Awards:

Freshman Congressman of the Year, 1973
Americans for Tax Reform Hero of the Taxpayers
United States Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise

Favorite Book:

"Call of the Wild," by Jack London

Favorite Sport:

Football

First Job:

Construction

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting and fishing

Number of Grandchildren:

14

Priority Issues:

Energy Independence, Access to Quality Health Care, Improving America's Schools and Building a Lasting Transportation Infrastructure.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am passionate about Alaska and Alaskans and I remain fully committed to helping each and every area in our State achieve as many of their goals as possible. I believe this is the job of being your Congressman.

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