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Age: 73
Home: Fresno since 1956.
Occupation: Certified public accountant. My previous job was teaching for four years at what was then Irwin Junior High.
Hobbies: Golf and travel (one trip was to Omaha to watch Fresno State win the 2008 College World Series).
Bee reader since: 1956.
How many letters: Five in 2009.
Favorite topics: Right-to-life issues, other important social and political issues and sports.
Why do you write? To let my feelings out.
Education: Graduate of Fresno State with majors in accounting and physical education and a minor in science.
Family: Wife, Janet; five children: Suzanne, Paul, Andrew, Marianne and Mark Jr.; and nine grandchildren.
Political philosophy: Strict adherence to the Constitution and to the Bill of Rights. I believe in free enterprise and the "free market system." Actions and votes on issues are more important than party affiliation. I Choose Life!
-- Compiled by Pam Rowse
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