Charles J. Colgan

Charles Joseph Colgan (September 25, 1926 – January 3, 2017) was an American politician and businessman. He served for forty years in the Senate of Virginia for the 29th district, with a brief period as the President pro tempore.

Charles J. Colgan
President pro tempore
of the Senate of Virginia
In office
January 28, 2014  June 12, 2014
Preceded byWalter Stosch
Succeeded byWalter Stosch
In office
January 9, 2008  January 11, 2012
Preceded byJohn Chichester
Succeeded byWalter Stosch
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 14, 1976  January 13, 2016
Preceded byH. Selwyn Smith
Succeeded byJeremy McPike
Personal details
Born
Charles Joseph Colgan

(1926-09-25)September 25, 1926
Frostburg, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 2017(2017-01-03) (aged 90)
Aldie, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Agnes Loretto Footen
(m. 1948; died 2001)
    Carmen Alicia Bernal
    (m. 2008; died 2017)
    Signature
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/serviceU.S. Army Air Forces
    United States Air Force
    Years of service1945–1950
    RankSergeant
    Battles/warsWorld War II
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