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33rd Legislature(2023-2024)

Member Information


Richard Halford
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1979-1982 Representative District  
1983-1992 Senator District
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
09/17/1944;
Boston, Massachusetts
SPOUSE:
Rona
CHILDREN:
Stacy, Katy, Tina, Kellen
OCCUPATION:
Commercial Pilot, Guide
MILITARY:
Alaska Air National Guard, 7 years,
1968-1975, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION:
High School: Norwell High School, 1958-1962
College/University: King's College, Alaska Methodist University,
B.A. History/Political Science, Minor in Economics
EMPLOYMENT:
Halford Guide Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Life Member, National Rifle Association; 
Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 
Alaska Outdoor Council; 
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Flying, children, outdoor activities
OTHER:
Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa, 1988;
Wildlife Conservation Legislator of the Year, Alaska Outdoor Council, 1990;
Outstanding Republican State Senator, Alaska Republican Party, 1992;
Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996