Russ Meekins Sr.
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BornNovember 17, 1915
Pennsylvania, US
DiedAugust 10, 1995 (aged 79)
Occupation(s)Politician, salesman
Political partyDemocratic
Edward Russell Meekins Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1915 Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 10, 1995 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, salesman |
| Political party | Democratic |
Edward Russell Meekins Sr. (November 17, 1915 – August 10, 1995) was an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives in 1959 and 1960. Meekins was a Democrat. He was a salesman of new and used cars in Anchorage, Alaska and was popularly known around town as "Hustling Russ".[1][2][3] His son Russ Meekins Jr. and his daughter Susan Sullivan also served in the Alaska State Legislature.[4][5] His grandson was the figure skater Drew Meekins.[6]
