Bob DeWeese
Bobby Miller DeWeese (November 8, 1934 – November 25, 2020) was an American politician and physician who served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016, representing the 48th district.
Bob DeWeese | |
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 Bob DeWeese (right) with his wife Angie in 2013 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office 1993–2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Ken Fleming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1934 LaCenter, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2020 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Angie DeWeese |
| Occupation | Politician, surgeon |
He was the Republican Minority Caucus Chair.[1] DeWeese attended the University of Kentucky for a Bachelor of Science degree, and the University of Louisville for his M.D.. He was a general surgeon[1] and both a member and president of the Jefferson County Medical Society, in addition to the Kentucky and American Medical Association.[2] He received the Dr Nathan Davis Award from the American Medical Association. He is married to Angela for 62 years and had four children.[3]
Committees he served on:[3]
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources
- House Economic Development Committee
- House Health and Welfare Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Legislative Research Commission Committee
- Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee
DeWeese died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 86.[4]
References
- "Bob DeWeese's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". votesmart.org. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- "House District 48". lrc.ky.gov. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- SunStar Media. "Kentucky House Republican Caucus – About Us – Caucus Members – Bob DeWeese". kentuckyhouserepublicans.org. Archived from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- Bobby Miller DeWeese M.D.