Camille "Bud" George (December 23, 1927 – September 1, 2017) was an American politician.

Biography

Born in

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania Houtzdale is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 764 at the 2020 census. History Houtzdale is named after Dr. Daniel Houtz, the original owner of the town site. The town was built quickly in the late ...

on December 23, 1927, George graduated from Houtzdale High School in 1944, and then served in the

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during

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. After serving as mayor of Houtzdale, George was elected to the

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, where he represented his constituents from 1974 until 2012. He was a

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. In a 2002

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designating politicians with yearbook superlatives, he was named the "Toughest to Work For."

Death

George died in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania on September 1, 2017.Longtime state House Rep. George dies at 89
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References

External links

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Camille George (Democrat)
official PA House website
Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Camille George
official Party website {{DEFAULTSORT:George, Camille 1927 births 2017 deaths United States Navy personnel of World War II People from Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Military personnel from Pennsylvania Mayors of places in Pennsylvania Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 21st-century members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly