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Don Young

Don YoungAKA Donald Edwin Young

Born: 9-Jun-1933
Birthplace: Meridian, CA

Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Alaska

Military service: US Army (1955-57)

According to obviously wary Congressman George Miller, Don Young has a reputation for being irascible:

"Sitting next to this guy for 18 years is like sitting next to Vesuvius. [...] I'm never quite sure when he's gonna go off, I'm never quite sure if he's gonna pull a knife, I don't know if he's gonna stick it in my leg, or what."

Wife: Lula Fredson (m. 1963, d. 1-Aug-2009, two daughters)
Daughter: Joni Nelson
Daughter: Dawn Vallely
Wife: Anne Garland Walton (m. 9-Jun-2015)

    High School: Sutter Union High School, Sutter, CA (1951)
    University: AA, Yuba Junior College, Marysville, CA (1952)
    University: BA, California State University Chico (1958)

    US Congressman, Alaska at Large (1973-present)
    Alaska State Senate (1971-73)
    Alaska State House of Representatives (1967-70)
    Mayor Ft. Yukon, AK (1964-66)
    Global Warming Skeptics
    American Legislative Exchange Council
    Close Up Foundation Board of Advisors
    Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks
    Freemasonry Fairbanks Lodge #12
    Jaycees
    Kennedy Center ex-officio member
    Lions Club
    National Rifle Association Board Member
    National Wilderness Institute National Advisory Board

Official Website:
http://donyoung.house.gov/


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