Biography for Alaska State Representative Richard Foster and the 22nd Legislature

Session:
State Capitol, Room 410
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Phone: (907) 465-3789
Fax: (907) 465-3242

Interim:
PO Box 1630
Nome, AK 99762-1630
Phone: (907) 443-5036
Phone: (907) 269-0272
Fax: (907) 269-0273

Elected to the House 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000

Date/Place of Birth: August 9, 1946
Nome, Alaska

Residency in Alaska: Lifelong
Nome, Alaska

Occupation: Air Taxi (retired)

Family: Wife - Cathy
Children: Neal, Jimmy, Myria, Justin, Tiffany, Richard, Nathan, Ramsey, Chandler

Education:
Nome High School: Graduated 1964
University of Alaska: 1968, B.B.A.

Military Service: 3 years service
U.S. Army, Captain
Vietnam Service Medal (2 tours)
Bronze Star Medal
2 Army Commendation Medals

Alaska State House of Representatives: 1989 - present
Finance Committee: 1993-94, 1997 - present
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1995 - 2000
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 1995 - 1996
Committee on Committees: 1993 - 1996
Chair, Transportation Committee: 1991 - 1994
Co-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1993 - 1994
Finance Subcommittees:
   - Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1997 - present
   - Transportation & Public Facilities: 1997 - present
   - Court System: 1999 - 2000
   - Co-Chair, Governor: 1995 - 1996
   - Co-Chair, Legislature: 1995 - 1996
   - Chair, Military & Veterans' Affairs: 1995 - 1996
   - Chair, Transportation & Public Facilities: 1995 - 1996

Other Political and Government Positions:
Majority Whip: 1991 - present
Bush Caucus: 1989 - present
Deferred Maintenance Task Force: 1997 - 1998
Alcohol & Alcohol Abuse Task Force: 1993 - 1994

Business and Professional Positions:
Chair, Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Former Board Member, Bering Straits Native Corporation
Member, Nome Eskimo Community (IRA Council)

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Former Board Member, Nome Community Center
Norton Sound Health Corporation
NW Community College
Rotary and Lions Clubs
Pioneer Igloo #1
Federal Selective Service Board
Nome Planning and Zoning Commission
Nome School Board
Nome City Council

Special Interests:
Enjoying the country

biography last updated 11/20/2002

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