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Senate President
Senator Rick Halford
District M - Republican, Chugiak

Room 111
465-4958 / fax 465-4928
Interim address: P.O. Box 670190, Chugiak, AK 99567-0190
Interim phone: 694-4958 / fax: 694-0549
Staff: Kelly Huber, Bill Stoltze, Kathy Schutte, Susan Wallen.
Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1944, Boston, Mass. Spouse: Rona; five children. Anchorage resident, 1966-68; Chugiak, 1968-present.
Education: Norwell High School; Kings College; Alaska Methodist University, B.A. in History/Political Science, Economics.
Military service: Alaska Air National Guard, seven years.
Occupation: Commercial pilot; owner/operator, Halford Guide Service.
Legislature/committees: Senate, 1983-present; member, Resources Committee, State Affairs Committee, Rules Committee.
Former/other: Chairman, Finance Committee, Resources Committee; vice chairman, Judiciary Committee; member, Transportation Committee, Committee on Committees, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee; Senate president, 1993-95; Senate majority leader, 1985-87, 1989, 1991-93, 1995-97; House, 1979-83; House majority leader, 1981-83; co-chairman, Finance Committee.
Interests: Flying, children, outdoor activities.