Owen Petersen
Owen Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Majority Whip of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 2005–2006 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 2001–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy L. Rounds |
| Succeeded by | Allen Jaggi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1942 Lyman, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Jean |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Wyoming (BS, MS, JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Air Force |
Owen Petersen (born November 29, 1942) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming State House of Representatives. He represented the 19th district (encompassing Uinta County) from 2001 to 2013.[1][2][3]
Biography
Owen Petersen was born on November 19, 1942, in Lyman, Wyoming.[1][2] He received a B.S. in 1965, an M.S. in 1967, and a J.D. in 1974, all from the University of Wyoming.[1][2][3]
He is a retired military officer.[1][2]
He served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.[4][1][2] In 2009, he sponsored HB 74, a bill that would have made marriage contracts from out-of-state valid in Wyoming so long as they involve one man and one woman.[5][6][7][8]
He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America, the American Legion, the Lions Clubs International, Ducks Unlimited, and the AARP.[1][2] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1][2] He is married with three children and seven grandchildren.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Legislature biography
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 House biography
- 1 2 "Owen Petersen". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ↑ "Owen Petersen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ Aaron Leclair, 'Anti-gay marriage bill defeated in Senate', in Laramie Boomerang, March 3, 2011 Archived 2011-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Associated Press, 'Wyoming lawmakers take another look at marriage', in Black Hills Fox, 26 December 2010 Archived 2012-03-31 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Ben Neary, 'Anti-gay marriage bill introduced in Wyoming house', in Dallas Voice, 28 Jan 2009
- ↑ Jeremy Pelzer (January 25, 2011). "Wyoming House passes anti-gay marriage bill". Casper Star Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on January 27, 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2024.