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Legislature Names
Near Island Bridge for Zharoff

(JUNEAU) - The Alaska House unanimously passed legislation on Friday that would name a bridge on Kodiak Island after Sen. Fred Zharoff.

"Fred worked tirelessly to represent folks in his districts, and for the people of Alaska," said Sen. Alan Austerman (R-Kodiak). "Since Fred was so instrumental in bringing about the funding for this bridge, it seems fitting that we give generations to follow a reminder of his dedication to public service."

Zharoff grew up in Kodiak, where he was a commercial fisherman, laborer and longshoreman. He also served in the Alaska Army National Guard. Zharoff graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1971 with a degree in education, and taught on Kodiak Island for 18 years.

In 1979, Zharoff was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives, and served for six years before being elected to the Senate, where he ended his political career in 1996. Over the years the boundaries of his district changed significantly, at times reaching out to the tip of the Aleutians and to rural Southeast Alaska.

During his tenure in the Legislature, Zharoff was instrumental in bringing projects to Kodiak such as the Near Island Bridge. The completion of the bridge allowed the full utilization of St. Herman Harbor and the development of the Fishery Industrial Technology Center and Kodiak Fisheries Research Center.

On February 6, 2001 Sen. Fred Zharoff lost his battle with cancer. He was 57.

Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Austerman, would rename the Near Island Bridge the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge.

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