Chip Pashayan
| Chip Pashayan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 17th district | |
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In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | John Hans Krebs |
| Succeeded by | Cal Dooley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 27, 1941 Fresno, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Pomona College UC Hastings College of the Law |
| Profession | lawyer |
Charles (Chip) Pashayan, Jr. (born March 27, 1941) served as a Republican Congressman from the Fresno area in California's Central Valley from 1979 to 1991. He won his first term in 1978, when he upset two-term incumbent Democrat John Hans Krebs by a 54% to 46% margin. He represented his largely rural, conservative district until 1990, when he was defeated for reelection by Democrat Cal Dooley. He is of Armenian descent.[1]
References
- ↑ Richard G Hovannisian: The Armenian people from ancient to modern times (p. 405)
External links
- United States Congress. "Chip Pashayan (id: P000097)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John Hans Krebs |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district 1979–1991 |
Succeeded by Cal Dooley |
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