James J. Sossaman

Background

Sossaman, James J. was born on July 17, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Jasper H. and Faith Carolyn (Mather) Sossaman.

Education

Student, Arizona State University, 1950-1952.

Career

Member, Arizona House of Representatives, 1969-1987; majority whip, Arizona House of Representatives, 1976-1984; speaker, Arizona House of Representatives, 1985-1987; senator, Arizona House of Representatives, 1987-1993.

Achievements

• James J. Sossaman has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Precinct committeeman, since 1958. Member Queen Creek School Board, 1965-1980. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1952-1956, Korea.

Member American Legislation Exchange Council, Western Conference Council State Govts., Maricopa County Farm Bureau (president), Arizona Cotton Growers Board (agriculturalist for 1986).

Connections

Married Carolyn Sue Peters, December 12, 1953. Children— Kimberlee, Stephen, Scott.

Father:

Jasper H. Sossaman

Mother:

Faith Carolyn (Mather) Sossaman

Spouse:

Carolyn Sue Peters