Alex Deccio
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Alex A. Deccio (October 28, 1921 – October 25, 2011) was an American politician.
Quick Facts Member of the Washington Senate from the 14th district, Preceded by ...
Alex Deccio | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 11, 1993 – January 1, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Jim Matson |
Succeeded by | James Clements |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 12, 1981 – January 9, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Jim Matson |
Succeeded by | Jim Matson |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Ed Seeberger |
Succeeded by | Noel Bickham |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
In office January 13, 1975 – January 10, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Sid Morrison |
Succeeded by | Harold R. Clayton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-10-28)October 28, 1921 Walla Walla, Washington, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 2011(2011-10-25) (aged 89) Yakima, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lucille Deccio (1922-2017) |
Children | 8 |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | U.S. Army Air Forces |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Born in Walla Walla, Washington, Deccio served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He owned an insurance business in Yakima, Washington. Deccio served in the Washington House of Representatives 1975-1980 and then in the Washington State Senate. He also served as Yakima County, Washington commissioner.[1][2]