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Gus Yatron was born on 16 October, 1927 in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Gus Yatron's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

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Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 16 October 1927
Birthday 16 October
Birthplace Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death 2003
Died Place Fairfax Station, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Mildred L. Yatron

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Gus Yatron Net Worth

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1927

Constantine "Gus" Yatron (October 16, 1927 – March 13, 2003) was an American businessman, boxer, and politician who served twelve consecutive terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district from 1969 to 1993.

Gus Yatron was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, to George H. and Theano Lazo Yatron, working-class Greek immigrants from the Greek city of Mytilene, of the island Lesbos.

His father, George, was a carpenter and his mother, Theano, worked as a maid.

Yatron graduated from Reading High School, serving as class president during his senior year.

1950

Following high school, Yatron received his bachelor's degree at Kutztown University in 1950, where he also met his wife to be, Mildred L. Yatron.

While attending Kutztown University, Yatron played college football for the Golden Bears, and was later inducted into the Kutztown University Athletic Hall of Fame.

1955

Yatron started his career in public service on the Reading School Board from 1955 to 1961.

1956

He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Berks County from 1956 until 1960.

1961

He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 11th district from 1961 to 1968.

1968

In 1968, he sold 'Yatron Ice Cream' to a local competitor and began to focus on his career in political public service.

In 1968, campaigning as a moderate in support of fiscal responsibility and opposition to further military involvement in the Vietnam War, Yatron was elected to the 91st United States Congress, representing the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Upon entering office, Yatron quick made a name for himself as a workhorse for his constituency.

1971

His first major legislation, in 1971, expanded black lung benefits and extended eligibility requirements for afflicted miners, their widows and children.

1973

In 1973, Yatron traveled to Europe delivering a speech to the European Parliament in France, urging NATO countries to take more initiative in absorbing the costs of defending Europe.

As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Yatron became a passionate advocate for centering human rights as the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy.

1974

As a Greek-American, Yatron found personal hardship during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

As one in a few Greek-Americans in the U.S. Congress, he took leadership in implementing U.S. assistance that ultimately led to a cease-fire in the region.

1975

Yatron sponsored legislation, signed into law in 1975, which set up a committee to review the volume of paper wasted in U.S. federal government and offer recommendations to reduce that waste.

After its investigation, the Paperwork Commission made recommendations that resulted in savings of $3.5 billion.

1979

He took the chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs in 1979 and began investigations into the Iran–Contra affair.

1983

In 1983, Yatron become the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight.

1992

After serving 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Yatron retired in 1992.

2003

He died in Fairfax Station, Virginia in 2003.

2013

During his college years, he also took up boxing, becoming a heavyweight division professional boxer in 1947, with a professional career record of 13-2-1, nine of which were TKO.

After graduating from college, Yatron ran 'Yatron Ice Cream,' the business he founded with his father and built it into a local success in his home town, eventually expanding the business with an additional hardware store.