Background
DEUKMEJIAN, George was born on June 6, 1928 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of C. George and Alice (nee Gairdan) Deukmejian.
DEUKMEJIAN, George was born on June 6, 1928 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of C. George and Alice (nee Gairdan) Deukmejian.
Bachelor, Siena College, 1949. Juris Doctor, St. John's University, 1952. Doctor of Laws (honorary).
Member of the District 39 California Assembly, 1963-1967, minority whip, 1965. Member of the California State Senate, 1967-1979. Attorney general of the State of California, 1979-1982, governor, 1983-1991.
Partner Sidley & Austin, 1991-2000. Delaware Republican National Convention, 1986, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96. Served with United States Army, 1953-1955.
California.
Married Gloria M. Saatjian, 1957. Children: Leslie Ann, George Krikor, Andrea Diane.