Eugene A. Chappie

Eugene Albert Chappie (March 28, 1920 – May 31, 1992) was a United States Congressman from California. He served as a Republican between 1981 and 1987.

Eugene A. Chappie
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Donald H. Clausen
Succeeded by	Wally Herger
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Harold T. Johnson
Succeeded by	Douglas H. Bosco
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district
In office December 2, 1974 – December 1, 1980
Preceded by	Leroy F. Greene
Succeeded by	Wally Herger
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district
In office December 7, 1964 – December 2, 1974
Preceded by	Paul J. Lunardi
Succeeded by	Leroy F. Greene
Personal details
Born	(1920-03-28)March 28, 1920 Sacramento, California
Died	May 31, 1992(1992-05-31) (aged 72) Georgetown, California
Political party	Republican

Chappie was born in Sacramento, California. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army. Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He returned home to work in agribusiness before serving in the military again, this time during the Korean War.

Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea. He became an El Dorado County Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to the California State Assembly in 1964. In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteran Democratic incumbent Harold "Bizz" Johnson by almost 14 points, becoming the first Republican to represent this vast northern California district since 1942. He was helped by Ronald Reagan easily carrying the district.

He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992. Chappie was known for pushing for more federal highway funding.

External links

• United States Congress. "Eugene A. Chappie (id: C000322)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

California Assembly
Preceded by Paul J. Lunardi	California State Assemblyman, 6th District 1964–1974	Succeeded by Leroy F. Greene
Preceded by Leroy F. Greene	California State Assemblyman, 3rd District 1974–1980	Succeeded by Wally Herger
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Harold T. Johnson	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st congressional district 1981–1983	Succeeded by Douglas H. Bosco
Preceded by Donald H. Clausen	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd congressional district 1983–1987	Succeeded by Wally Herger