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Al Swift, American former congressman.

Background

Swift, Al was born on September 12, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Education

Student, Whitman College, 1955. Student, Central Washington University, 1956—1957.

Career

Broadcaster; public affairs director Station KVOS-television. Administrative assistant to the United States representative Lloyd Meeds, 1965-1969, 77. Member 96th-103rd Congresses from 2d Washington district, Washington, 1979—1994.

Member Energy and Commerce committee, subcommittee Energy and Power, transportation and hazardous materials, house administration committee, subcommittee elections, accountants. Joint committee organization congress. Partner Colling, Swift & Hynes, Washington, since 1995.

Member Bellingham (Washington) City Charter Revision Committee. Chairman, member Bellingham Citizens Advisory Committee. Member Bellingham Housing Authority.

Achievements

  • First Rate (at Lloyd's) Swift has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Paula Jean Jackson, 1956. Children– Amy, Lauri.

Spouse:
Paula Jean Jackson

child:
Lauri Swift

child:
Amy Swift