Jerry Pettis
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Jerry Lyle Pettis (July 18, 1916 – February 14, 1975) was an American politician and a four-term Congressman from California from 1967 to 1975. He was also a rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, and businessman. Pettis was the first Seventh Day Adventist elected to Congress.[citation needed]
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Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from California, Preceded by ...
Jerry Pettis | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office January 3, 1967 – February 14, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth W. Dyal |
Succeeded by | Shirley Neil Pettis |
Constituency | 33rd district (1967–75) 37th district (1975) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jerry Lyle Pettis (1916-07-18)July 18, 1916 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Died | February 14, 1975(1975-02-14) (aged 58) Banning, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Montecito Memorial Park |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Shirley Neil Pettis |
Alma mater | Pacific Union College |
Profession | Rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, businessman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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