Bob DeWeese

Bob M. DeWeese (born November 8, 1934) is an American politician in the state of Kentucky.

For the former professional basketball player, see Bob DeWeese (basketball).
Bob DeWeese
Bob DeWeese (right) with his wife Angie in 2013
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Assumed office
1993
Personal details
Born (1934-11-08) November 8, 1934
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Angie DeWeese
ResidenceLouisville, Kentucky
Occupationretired surgeon

DeWeese is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, serving since 1993, representing the 48th district, as a Republican. He is 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 is a retired general surgeon.[1] He is a member and former president of the Jefferson County Medical Society, in addition to the Kentucky and American Medical Association.[2] He has received the Dr Nathan Davis Award from the American Medical Association. He is married to Angie and has four children.[3]

Committees he serves on currently are:[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

References
  1. "Bob DeWeese's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". votesmart.org. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  2. "House District 48". lrc.ky.gov. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  3. 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.


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