Gus Yatron

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Gus Yatron (October 16, 1927–March 13, 2003) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Gus Yatron was born in Reading, PA, to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, of Greek descent.[1]. He graduated from Kutztown State Teachers College in Kutztown, PA in 1950. He was a member of the Reading School Board 1955–1961. He was member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1956 to 1960, and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1960 to 1968.

He was elected in 1969 as a Democrat to the 91st Congress and served until 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992.

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• Gus Yatron at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by George M. Rhodes

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district 1969–1993

Succeeded by Tim Holden