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SAMUEL COTTEN
9th-17th Legislature (1975 -1992)

Representative Samuel Cotten

District: 8
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
1975-1982 Representative
1985-1988 Representative
1989-1990 Representative Speaker of the House
1991-1992 Senator

BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
07/16/1947; Juneau, Alaska

OCCUPATION:
Electronics Technician, Commercial Fisherman from Eagle River

EDUCATION:
High School: Palmer High; East Anchorage High; Chugiak High School, 1965 Technical/Vocational: Electronics Tech. School, US Navy, 1965-1966; Several technical training schools with Xerox Corporation College/University: University of Alaska, Anchorage; University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Alaska Methodist University, Political Science and English Majors

SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Outdoor activities, skiing, fishing, bowling, supporting local government activities

MILITARY SERVICE:
US Navy, 4 years, Petty Officer Second Class, 1965-1969
Awards: National Defense Award;
Viet Nam Service Award (2 Tours)

EMPLOYMENT:
Information Officer, Department of Health and Social Services;
Senior Technical Representative, Xerox Corporation; Chairman, Community and Regional Affairs Committee; Well Driller;
Electrician;
Laborer;
Fire Fighter;
Civil Service Employee;
Printer

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