Background
Brassard, Gerald Maurice was born on April 15, 1922 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George Napoleon and Yvonnne (Dubois) Brassard.
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Brassard, Gerald Maurice was born on April 15, 1922 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George Napoleon and Yvonnne (Dubois) Brassard.
Doctor Chriopractic, Palmer Chiropractic College, Davenport, Iowa, 1949; postgraduate, International College chiropractics, 1965; postgraduate, American College Chiropractics, 1980.
Director, Parker Chiropractic Clinic, Beaumont, Texas, 1949-1953; owner, director, Brassard Chiropractic Clinic, Beaumont, Texas, 1953-1980; director governmental affairs, American Chiropractic Association, Des Moines, Iowa., 1971-1980; executive vice president, American Chiropractic Association, Arlington, Virginia, since 1980. Director Golden Triangle Savings & Loan, Bridge City, Texas, 1974-1979. Chairman of the Board First Texas Bank, Vidor, 1974-1980.
Member Beaumont City Council, 1960-1964. Mayor pro-tem City of Beaumont, 1962. Member Texas Democratic Executive Committee, Austin, 1974-1978.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO. Member American Chiropractic Association (president 1970-1971), Texas Chiropractic Association (president 1953-1955 Outstanding Chiropractor, legislation representative 1952-1971), Sabine Chiropractic Society (president 1952-1953), American Legion (vice Commander Beaumont 1950 Distinguished Service award) Lodges: Kiwanis. Elks; Knights of Columbus.
Married May Claire Wurtele, September 27, 1941. Children: Richard, George, Raymond Maurice.